United States Department Of

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INVENTORY No. 89

Washington, D. C. Issued April, 1929

PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN PLANT INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY, OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31,1926 (NOS. 68956 TO 70867)

CONTENTS Pa Introductory statement 1 Inventory 3 Index of common and scientific names , 54

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT During the period covered by this inventory P. H. Dorsett concluded his ex- plorations in Manchuria. The great number of introductions of soy beans, mung beans, barley, and wheat recorded here is due to the cooperation afforded Mr. Dorsett toward the close of his work in that country. Through the courtesy of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner at Harbin, about 500 rural postmasters, several of them in sections of the country never yet visited by white men, were instructed to send in small seed samples of wheat, barley, soy beans, and mung beans, and the majority of the postmasters were able to supply seed. The nature of the country where these grew makes them of unusual promise for the northern and northwestern United States. While continuing his work in southeastern China, F. A. McClure collected, among other things, tubers of 6 cultivated varieties of yams from Kwangtung (Dioscorea spp., Nos. 69072 to 69077), 55 local strains of rice, also from Kwangtung (Oryza sativa, Nos. 69172 to 69226), and scions of 20 locally grown varieties of kaki from Anhwei (Diospyros kaM, Nos. 70256 to 70275). During his visit to the Stockholm Botanic Gardens, at Stockholm, Sweden, David Fairchild obtained seeds of three species of rhubarb (Rheum spp., Nos. 69105 to 69107). These are not only of possible use to rhubarb growers for breeding experiments but are also of ornamental value and are not now known in this country. Five species of Cassia are recorded in this inventory (Nos. 69147 to 69151). The showy flowers of this genus make them valuable as ornamentals, and they should be a very interesting group for local collections in sections of fche United States where they are adapted. Agronomists engaged in wheat investigations will be interested in 51 locally developed varieties (Triticum spp., Nos. 70689 to 70739) presented by the inspector general of agriculture of Iraq. Since Iraq is essentially a subtropical country, these varieties should be of most promise in the southern portions of the wheat-growing areas of the United States. Mimosa invisa (No. 69122) deserves mention from the fact that it has been used successfully in the East Indies as a cover and green-manure plant. Its spiny nature is objectionable from this standpoint and may make it less desir- able than other good legumes that we are now using. However, it is a worthy plant for experimentation in this connection and may also have value as an ornamental. 4559—29 1 2 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

In propagating the papaw, Asimina triloba (No. 69166), attention should be called to this outstanding native fruit which has so much to recommend it in its wild state and which has received so little attention at the hands of plant breeders and horticulturists. It should be given special consideration in connection with the custard apple, Annona cherimola, and other species. Selection and hybridization of Jh&se fruits should be attempted under glass or in southern areas having climatic conditions favorable to such plants. The Cohune palm, Attalea cohune (No. 69063), although already established in a few places in Florida, is deserving of much greater attention. It is a magnificent palm and one that should be in every good collection. The copihue, Lapageria rosea (No. 69168), the national flower of Chile, is a woody vine producing extremely showy flowers. While it has been introduced into the United States a number of times, its exacting requirements have pre- vented its ever being commonly cultivated. It should be given special trial in the immediate coastal area of the Pacific coast wherever climatic conditions approach those of its native habitat in central and southern Chile. On account of the difficulty with which Davidia involucrata (No. 69872) is propagated, it has not become common in this or other countries. It is possible, however, to grow it from cuttings, also from seeds. When in bloom the large showy white floral bracts make the tree very conspicuous. It is deserving of special consideration. The botanical determinations of these introductions have been made and the nomenclature determined by H. C. Skeels, and the descriptive matter has been prepared under the direction of Paul Russell, who has had general supervision of this inventory. KNOWLES A. RYERSON, Senior Horticulturist, in Charge, * OFFICE OF FOREIGN PLANT INTRODUCTION, Washington, D. C, July 20, 1928. INVENTORY1

68956 and 68957. LITCHI spp. Sapin- 68961 to 68973—Continued. daceae. A native variety which surpasses in From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seedlings yield any of the imported varieties. presented by the Director of Forestry, Manila, through W. T. Swingle, Bureau 68962. ARISTOLOCHIA sp. Aristolochia- of Plant Industry. Received December 4, ceae. 1926. A native creeper, of possible value as 68956. LITCHI ARAUCARIA Hort. an ornamental. [Place of publication not found.] CRACCA VOGELII (Hook, f.) Kuntze (Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f.). Faba- 68957. LITCHI PHILIPPINENSIS Radlk. ceae. A Philippine relative of the lychee A shrubby legume, the leaves of which (Litchi chinen8i8) which, as described by are macerated by the natives of Nyasa- Webster (Food Plants of the Philippines, land and thrown into the water to kill p. 99) is a tree about 50 feet high, with fish. dark-green pinnate leaves, similar to those of the lychee, and roundish oblong fruits, For previous introduction see No. about 3 centimeters long, borne in loose 66250. terminal clusters. The tough leathery '•' shell" of the fruit, which is covered 68964. SORGHUM VULGARE Pers. Poaceae. with short spiny projections, incloses a Sorghum. scant edible pulp, in which is embedded A native variety. a relatively large seed. This seed is 68965. INDIGOFERA sp. Fabaceae. Indigo. roasted and eaten. The tree may have value as a stock for the lychee. A native leguminous plant 2 feet high, said to be nematode resistant. 68958 to 68960. GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTTJM 68966. JATROPHA CURCAS L. Euphorbia- L. Malvaceae. Cotton. ceae. From Barberton, Transvaal, South Africa. A large tropical American shrub, Seeds presented by F. R. Parnell, cotton grown in Nyasaland for the oil which is breeder Empire Cotton Growing Corpora- obtained from the seeds. This oil is tion. Received November 30, 1926. used in soap making. South African selections of Cambodian For previous introduction see No. cotton said to be resistant to infestations of 50835. jassids (cotton fleas). 68967. MANISURIS E X A L T A T A (L. f.) For previous introduction see No. 66179. Kuntz. Poaceae. Grass. 68958. Cambodia No. 37. A rapid-growing annual grass used as fodder in Rhodesia, Africa, where it is 68959. Cambodia No. 516. native. 68960. Cambodia No. 664. For previous introduction see No. 55068. 68961 to 68973. From Luchenza. Nyasaland Protectorate, 68968 and NlCOTIANA TABACUM L. Africa. Seeds presented by L. S. Norman. Solanaceae. Tobacco. Received November 26, 1926. Native varieties of tobacco. 68961. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L. Fabaceae. 68968. No. 1. Ratio. Peanut. No. 2. Rabo. 1 It should be understood that the names of horticultural varieties of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other plants used in this inventory are those under which the material was received when introduced by the Office of Foreign Plant Introduction and, further, that the printing of such names here does not constitute their official publication and adoption in this country. As the different varieties are studied, their entrance into the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names for them in American literature becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations appearing in this inventory will be subject to change with a view to bringing the forms of the names into harmony with recognized horticultural nomenclature. It is a well-known fact that botanical descriptions, both technical and economic, seldom mention the seeds at all and rarely describe them in such a way as to make possible identification from the seeds alone. Many of the unusual plants listed in these inventories are appearing in this country for the first time, and there are no seed samples or herbarium specimens with ripe seeds with which the new arrivals may be compared. The only identification possible is to see that the sample received resembles seeds of other species of the same genus or of related genera. The responsibility for the identifications therefore must necessarily often rest with the person sending the material. If there is any question regarding the correctness of the identification of any plant received from this office, herbarium specimens of leaves and flowers should be sent in, so that definite identification can be made. 4 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

68961 to 68973—Continued. to 9,000 feet, when the country is still covered with snow and the streams are 68970. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Fabaceae. frozen. (Bock.) Common bean. For previous introduction see No. 40864. A native variety. 68977. COKYLTJS HETEROPHYLLA FiSCh. 68971. STIZOLOBIUM VELUTTNUM (Hassk.) Piper and Tracy. Fabaceae. Betulaceae. Hazel. Said to be a cross between a black- From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. seeded variety and a local white-seeded Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of variety. Plant Industry. Received December 7, 1926. For previous introduction see No. 43556. No. 8362. Chen tzu. From Baream, Heilungkiang Province. 68972. VOANDZEIA SUBTERRANEA (Lr.) Thouars. Fabaceae. For previous introduction see No. 65622. A locally grown variety which is- used 68978. CITRUS sp. Rutaeeae. by the natives as a relish; matures in four or five months. Cuban shaddock. From Holguin, Cuba. Seeds presented by For previous introduction see No. Thomas R. Towns. Received December 63731. 10, 1926. 68973. ZEA MAYS L. Poaceae. Corn. Seeds of a shaddock used as a stock for A native-grown corn, originally intro- citrus varieties in Cuba; especially good duced by the Portuguese into Nyasaland. for navel orange, but not good for grape-1 fruit or the kumquat. (Towns.) 68974. MACADAMIA TEBNIFOLIA F. Muell. Proteaceae. 68979. EREMTJRTJS HIMALAICTJS X RO- BUSTUS. Liliaceae. Desert candle. From San Diego, Calif. Seeds presented by John Stafford. Received December 7, From Stockholm, Sweden. Seeds presented 1926. by Dr. Robert Fries, director, botanic garden. Received December 13, 1926. Two of my three trees are bearing heavily ; the' trees are very handsome, with A tall, hardy, ornamental, perennial straight trunks and slender branches with yuccalike plant with rosy white flowers. pendulous branchlets. No insect pests or The parents are native to central Asia. diseases have so far injured the trees. (Stafford.) 68980. SCHINOPSIS LORENTZII (Griseb.) Nuts rounded-ovoid, about 20 millimeters Bngl. (Quebrachia lorentzii Griseb.). long; surface dull brown and somewhat Anacardiaceae. Quebracho. roughened ; shell varying in thickness from one-half to 4 millimeters, comparatively From Tucuman, Argentina. Seeds pre- easy to crack; kernel white, tender, with a sented by Dr. William E. Cross, Director, sweet flavor and of excellent quality. Estaci6n Experimental Agricola. Re- ceived December 10, 1926. For previous introduction see No. 49307. An Argentine timber tree with leathery, 68975. CHAMAEDOREA TEPEJILOTE compound leaves and branched clusters of small flowers. The wood is very hard and Liebm. Phoenicacae. Palm. durable, and the bark yields an important From Zacuapam, Huatusco, Vera Cruz, Mex- tannin of commerce. ico. Seeds presented by Dr. C. A. For previous introduction see No. 43548. Purpus. Received November 29, 1926. This relative of the pacayito (Chamae- 68981 to 68995. dorea elegans) is a slightly larger palm, From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. becoming about 10 feet nigh with leaves 4 Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau feet long. Doctor Purpus says that the of Plant Industry. Received December undeveloped flowers make an excellent veg- 8, 1926. etable and are eaten throughout the State of Vera Cruz, Mexico. It grows best in 68981. EUONYMUS sp. Celastraceae. shady places. No. 8363. Ertsengtientzu. October 24, For previous introduction see No. 61386. 1926. Nuati shu tiao tutu (warming tree). This tree is said to grow on the 68976. AMYGDALUS KANSUENSIS (Ren- hillside, and the wood is used for making der) Skeels (Prunus kansuensis whip handles and walking sticks. Render). Amygdalaceae. 68982. HEMEROCAIXIS sp. Liliaceae. i From China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Day lily. Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass. No. 8350. Bokotu, Heilungkiang Prov- Received December 6, 1926. ince. October 24. 1926. Huang hua No. 14889. Kansu-Tibet border. Sep- (yellow flower lily). tember 13, 1926. A thorny shrub, 6 to 10 68983. IBIS sp. Iridaceae. feet high, with black stems and pink flowers which appear before the leaves. The No. 8356. Bokotu, Heilungkiang Prov- small fruits, the size of a marble or larger, ince, October 24, 1926. Ma Hen hua contain no flesh. This species occurs on (horse lily flower). the dry arid loess slopes both in the Tao 68984. LESPBDBZA BICOLOR Turcz. Faba- River valley and in the arid gorges of the ceae. Shrub bush clover. Minchow River and endures temperatures of 10° to 20° F. below zero. This is the No. 8355. Bokotu, Heilungkiang Prov- earliest flowering shrub in this region, ince. October 24, 1926. Shan sao chu ^looming in April at an altitude of 8,500 (wild broom plant). OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6

68981 to 68995—Continued. 68996. BORASSUS FLABELLIFER L. Phoe- For previous introduction see No. nicaceae. Palmyra palm. 65746. From Jaffna, Ceylon. Seeds presented by 68985. LILIDM sp. Liliaceae. W. P. A. Cooke, division agricultural officer. Received December 22, 1926. No. 8349. Bokotu, Heilungkiang Prov- ince. October 24, 1926. San yzu hua The famous " Palmyra , palm " of India (umbrella flower). and Ceylon, which, in the northern part of this island, takes the place of the coco- 68986. LILIUM sp. Liliaceae. nut palm. Though a slow grower, it is a very handsome palm when old. Inasmuch No. 8353. Bokotu, Heilungkiang Prov- as it grows in the dry coastal regions of ince. October 24, 1926. Hsiao son tzu Ceylon, is apparently able to withstand hua (small umbrella flower). any amount of lime, and is said to have 68987. MALUS BACCATA (L.) Moench. been used successfully as a binder for sand dunes, it should prove of real value in the Malaceae. Crab apple. calcareous soils of southern Florida. In No. 6749. September 28, 1926. Ob- the number of uses to which it is put tained at Ertsendiantsy, through the Man- here it rivals the coconut. A delicate churian Research Society. A fine woody sugar is made from the sap which flows in ornamental producing small red fruits abundance from its inflorescence when cut. which do not contain many fertile seeds. The seeds are germinated and the young subterranean hypocotyl is used as a vege- For previous introduction see No. table. The leaves are used in many differ- 54266. ent ways. The fruit, half the size of a coconut, Is very attractive in appearance 68988. MALUS BACCATA MANDSHURICA and when ripe exhales a delicate fragrance. (Maxim.) C. Schneid. Malaceae. The hull is eaten by the Tamils of Ceylon. Crab apple. (#£ by David Fairchild under No. 666$.) No. 7964. October 15, 1926. The fruits containing these seeds were from some 15 or 20 trees in the new Russian 68997. LILIUM SULPHUREUM Baker. cemetery, Harbin. The trees have flow- Liliaceae. Lily. ered and fruited very heavily for the last two seasons; they are very handsome From Tunbridge Wells, England. Bulbs when in full flower and also in the fall purchased from R. Wallace & Co. Re- when the bright-red fruits are ripe. ceived December 27, 1926. For previous introduction see No. 45675. This is described (Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 7257) as a large and hand- 68989 and 68990. PABONIA OBOVATA Maxim. some lily, native to northern Burma, with Ranunculaceae. Peony. an erect green stem 6 or 7 feet high and For previous introduction see No. 65188. numerous scattered linear bright-green leaves, the longest of which are about 4 . No. 8351. Bokotu, Heilung- inches long and near the base of the plant. kiang Province. October 24, 1926. The flowers, usually in clusters of two or Shan shao yao (wild peony). three, are pendent on long peduncles. 68990. No. 8360. Baream, Heilung- For previous introduction see No. 57676. kiang Province. October 24, 1926. Shan shao yao (wild peony). 68998 and 68999. CITRUS GRANDIS (L.) 68991 and 68992. QUERCUS MONGOLICA Osbeck (C. decumana Mnvr.). Ruta- Fisch. Fabaceae. Oak. ceae. Grapefruit. For previous introduction see No. 65676. From Asia. Seeds obtained from H. J. Webb, Seattle, Wash., through W. T. 68991. No. 8358. Bokotu, Heilung- Swingle, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- kiang Province. October 24, 1926. ceived December 13, 1926. Tso 8hu tzu or hsiang tzu. 68998. A red-fleshed variety of fine 68992. No. 8361. Baream, Heilung- quality. kiang. Province. October 24, 1926. Hsiang tzu. 68999. [Seeds of unknown origin.] 68993. SALIX sp. Salicaceae. Willow. 69000. ITEA YUNNANENSIS Franch. Es- No. 8352. Bokotu, Heilungkiang Prov- calloniaceae. ince. October 24, 1926. Lcmg wei p

No. 281. Royal Botanic Gardens. Jan- From Stevenage, Herts, England. Bulbs uary 3, 1926. A graceful palm 30 to 40 purchased from Clarence Elliott, Six Hills feet high, with pinnate leaves and slender Nursery. Received October 11, 1926. spikes of red berries. This Chinese lily was originally dis- For previous introduction see No. 45957. covered by Reginald Farrer, according to the Botanical Magazine (pi. 8960). Mr. Farrer found it growing in a little garden 69002 to 69004. at Siku, Kansu, in 1914. The stem, densely leafy and somewhat glaucous, is up From the Dutch East Indies. Seeds, plants, to 7 or 8 feet in height, arising from a and rhizomes obtained by David Fair- slightly depressed bulb about 3 inches in child and P. H. Dorsett, agricultural diameter. The numerous leaves are dark explorers, Bureau of Plant Industry, with green above and paler below, linear or the Allison V. Armour expedition. Re- linear-lanceolate, and up to 18 inches long. ceived May and June, 1926. Nranbered The sweet-scented flowers, 6 to 18 in num- October, 1926. ber, are arranged in a short, almost um- bellike raceme. The individual flowers are 69002. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM Jack. Melia- 6 inches long and about 4 inches across ceae. Lang-sat. the mouth. Within, the perianth is pure No. 766. Java. Obtained in the mar- white, blending into lemon yellow in the ket near the Boerboedior Temple, April throat; the outer segments are richly 30, 1926. A handsome tropical tree of flushed with dark purple, while the bioader moderate, size, native to tropical Asia. inner segments are greenish with deep, It bears'long, dense, hanging clusters of brownish'purple midribs. The anthers are pale-yellow berries which have aromatic rusty red. juicy pulp. It is a local strain with For previous introduction see No. 61748. large, fine-flavored fruits of good size and color, having only occasional mature 69009 to 69019. Ficus CARICA L. Mora- seeds. ceae. Fig. 69003. TREVESIA BURCKII Boerl. Aralia- From Golfe Juan pres Cannes, Alpes Mari- ceae. times, France. Plants purchased from No. 722. From the Royal Botanic Gar- Paul Nabonnand. Received February 25, dens, Sibolangit, Sumatra. March 26, 1926. Numbered November, 1926. 1926. A remarkable tropical plant, about 15 feet high, discovered in Sumatra in Locally developed varieties. 1887 and related to the Hercules club 69009. Barnisotte. (Aralia spinosa L.). The leaves, however, have a solid base of mesophyll and 69010. Belle Dame. are then so contracted as to consist only 69011. Col de Dame. of the midrib, and finally the tip expands into a large digitately compound blade. 69012. De Dalmatia. 69004. XIPHIDIUM ALBUM Hort. Haemo- 69013. Des Abruzzes. doraceae. 69014. Figue Orise. No. 428. Sibolangit Botanic Gardens, Sumatra. February 21, 1926. Rhizomes 69015. Grise de St. Jean. of a beautiful border plant for tropical 69016. Kative d'Argenteuil. • gardens, having foliage which resembles that of the iris; it. is said to bear at- 69017. Kennedy tr. tractive white flowers. 69018. Madeleine. 69005. LOTUS CORNICULATUS L. Faba- 69019. Pre'coce de Barcelone. ceae. Bird's-foot trefoil. 69020 and 69021. LILIUM spp. Lilia- From Bologna, Italy. Seeds presented hy ceae. Ditta Ernesto Pini, Societa Anonijna. From Manchuria. Bulbs obtained by P. H. Received October 30, 1926. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Italian-grown seeds. Plant Industry. Received November 17, 1926. For previous introduction see No. 60875. 69020. LILIUM CONCOLOE Salisb. Lily. 69006. PRUNUS CERASTJS MABASCA No. 6764. Ertsendiastsy. September (Host) C. Schneid. Amygdalaceae. 29, 1926. A very attractive little Japa- nese lily, 1 to 3 feet in height, which From Yugoslavia. Seeds sent in at the re- produces three to six bright-scarlet flow- quest of W. F. Wight, Bureau of Plant ers ; these are erect, star-shaped, and Industry. Received October 25, 1926. spotted with black. This species succeeds A cherry variety grown in south-central best in a half-shady place. Europe, from which the genuine Maras- For previous introduction see No. 59381. chino cherries of commerce are obtained. 69021. LILIUM DAURICUM Ker. 69007. GOSSYPIUM sp. Malvaceae. Candlestick lily. No. 6765. Harbin. September 29, Cotton. 1926. A plant about 3 feet in height, with a smooth or slightly furrowed stem which From EEgypt. Seeds collected hy Joseph is green or tinged with brown or purple. A. MleMullen,, Houston, Tex.; received The 20 to 50 horizontal leaves are 3 to 5 through thth e FederaFdll HorticulturaHtiltl l BoardBd, inches long, and the flowers, one to five October 28, 1926. in a cluster and 3 to 5 inches across, are Egyptian-grown cotton seeds. orange.red, slightly spotted with purplish black, and tinged with yellow in the cen- 69008. LlLIUM CENTIFOLIUM S t a p f . ter •; the anthers are red. Liliaceae. Lily. For previous introduction see No. 65281. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6

69022. CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (Christm.) 69035 and 69036—Continued. Swingle. Rutaceae. Lime. 6. EPHEDRA HELVETICA Meyer. From Los Banos, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by J. D. Bigarino, through W. An alpine evergreen bush, with pale T. Swingle, Bureau of Plant Industry. green branches and minute leaves, native Received November 4, 1926. to Switzerland. This is said to yield the alkaloid known as ephedrine, a powerful The native Philippine lime, known there heart stimulant. as the dayap. It is an arborescent, thorny shrub, 10 to 15 feet high, with greenish 69037. FRANKLINIA ALATAMAHA Bartr. yellow rounded fruits of pleasant acid flavor, excellent for making limeade. The (Gordonia pubescens L' H e r i t, ). wild Philippine lime is distributed gen- Theaceae. erally throughout the archipelago, but the fruits are mostly of poor quality. From Philadelphia, Pa. Plants presented by Samuel N. Baxter, landscape gardener, 69023 to 69026. PHASEOLUS COCCINETJS Fairmount Park. Received November 18, L. Fabaceae. Scarlet Runner bean. 1926. An ornamental shrub or small tree, up From Angol, Chile. Seeds presented by to 30 feet in height, native to Georgia, but D. S. Bullock, Instituto Agricola Bunster. not seen in the wild state since 1790. The Received November 8, 1926. bright-green, oblong-obovate leaves turn Locally grown seeds. scarlet in fall and the pure-white flowers, about 3 inches across, appear in September 69023. Beans mulberry colored with dark and October. spots. For previous introduction see No. 39414. 69024. Beans mulberry colored with black spots. 69038. MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA F. Muell. 69025. White beans. Proteaceae. 69026. Light-tan beans with dark spots. From Santa Barbara, Calif. Seeds presented by M. M. Yates. Received Novem- 69027 to 69034. ber 4, 1926. From Kotgarh, Simla Hills, India. Seeds Nuts spherical, about 22 millimeters in presented by Richard B. Gregg. Received diameter; surface dull brown mottled with November 3, 1926. yellow, shell 2 to 6 millimeters in thickness and very hard to crack; kernel whitish, 69027 and 69028. HORDEUM VULGAEE with sweet, chestnutlike flavor and of good PALLIDUM Seringe. Poaceae. quality. Six-rowed barley. 69027. From Rorhoo, Bushaihr, near 69039. MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA F. Muell. Kotgarh. October 1, 1926. A Proteaceae. bearded barley. From Glendora, Calif. Seeds obtained 69028. From Khanola, Bushaihr, near through Robert W. Hodgson, University Kotgarh. October 2, 1926. of California, Berkeley, Calif. Received to 69031. ORTZA SATIVA L. Poa- November 4, 1926. ceae. Rice. Trees of regular bearing habit; nuts rounded-ovoid, about 25 centimeters long; 69029. From Khanola, Bushaihr, near surface dull brown, usually mottled with Kotgarh. October 2, 1926. A red yellow; shell 1 to 4 millimeters thick and variety grown without irrigation. very hard to crack; kernel white, with 69030. From Khanola, Bushaihr, near sweet, chestnutlike flavor, and of good Kotgarh. October 2, 1926. A black quality. variety grown without irrigation. It is said to be very tasty. 69040. MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA F. Muell. 69031. From Rorhoo, Bushaihr, near Proteaceae. Kotgarh. October 1, 1926. From Fort Myers, Fla. Seeds presented by 69032. PANICUM MILIACEUM L. Poaceae. Ewald Stulpner. Received November 4, Proso. 1926. _ and 69034. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. The one tree which I have is the only (T. vulgar-e Vill.). Poaceae. bearing tree of this species growing in this Common wheat. vicinity. (Stulpner.) . A red wheat from Khanola, Husks gray to black, 2 millimeters Bushaihr, near Kotgarh. October thick; nuts rounded-oblate, about 22 milli- 2, 1926. meters long; surface dull yellowish brown; shell 1 to 6 millimeters thick, and very 69034. A red wheat from Rorhoo, Bush- hard to crack; kernel white, slightly aihr, near Kotgarh. October 1,1926. coarse in texture, fairly sweet, and of good quality. 69035 and 69036. EPHEDRA spp. Gneta- ceae. Joint fir. 69041. POPULTJS TREMULA L. Salica- From Chene Bourg, near Geneva, Switzer- ceae. Poplar. land. Seeds purchased from Henry Cor- From Stockholm, Sweden. Cuttings pre- revon. Received November 9, 1926. sented by Dr. Robert Fries, director, bo- 69035. EPHEDRA FRAGILIS Desf. tanic garden. Received November 22, A low bushy evergreen plant, native to 1926. the Mediterranean countries. The minute leaves are borne on pale green Variety erecta. An erect variety of the branches. European aspen. 8 PLANT MAloillAL INTRODUCED

69042. TEITICUM AESTIVUM L. (T. vul- 69051 to 69055. gare Vill.). Poaceae. From Egypt. Seeds presented by Mahmoud Common wheat. Samy Pasha, Egyptian Minister, through C. R. Ball, Bureau of Plant Industry. From Stockholm, Sweden. Seeds obtained Received October 4, 1926. through C. E. Leighty, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received November 22, 1926. Locally grown seeds obtained from the Gabal Asfar farm, main drainage depart- Swedish-grown seeds. ment, Ministry of Public Works, Egypt. 69043. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. (T. vul- 69051. HORDEUM VULGARE PALLIDUM gare Vill.). Poaceae. Seringe. Poaceae. Six-rowed barley. Common wheat. Baladi. From Ukrainia, Russia. Seeds obtained 69052. TRIFOLIUM ALEXANDRINUM L. Fa- through J. W. Pincus, Amtorg Trading baceae. Berseem. Corporation, New York, N. Y. Received November 15, 1926. Muscowi oerseem. Ukrairika. A selection by the Mironov- sky Plant Breeding Station, which has 69053. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. (T. vulgare given excellent results in various sections Vill.). Poaceae. Common wheat. of Ukrainia. {Pincus.) Hindi. 69044. ZIZANIA LATIFOLIA (Griseb.) 69054. VICIA FABA L. Fabaceae. Stapf. Poaceae. Wild rice. Broad bean. From Nanking, China. Seeds presented by Baladi. Leslie Hancock, University of Nanking. 69055. ZEA MAYS L. Poaceae. Corn. Received November 15, 1926. Seeds from plants growing in a swampy 69056 to 69059. PBUNUS TOMENTOSA situation at Lotus Lake, near Nanking, Thunb. Amygdalaceae. China. {Hancock.) Manchu cherry. For previous introduction see No. 62270. From Geneva, N. Y. Bud wood selected in 1922 by George M. Darrow, Bureau of 69045. GAESALPINIA CORIARIA (Jacq.) Plant Industry. Numbered October, 1926. Willd. Caesalpiniaceae. Divi-divi. 69056. A large bush producing fruits From Moca, Dominican Republic. Seecls which are larger and less acid than presented by Dr. R. Ciferri, Director, the average. They make a fine sauce. EstaciGn Nacional Agron6mica. Received November 18, 1926. 69057. A spreading bush 4 to 5 feet high, A small, handsome, spreading, tropical which produces an abundance of globose American tree or large shrub with feathery fruits. foliage and fragrant white flowers. The fruits, rich in tannic acid, are used in the 69058. The fruits were still on this tree United States in the manufacture of the middle of August. It is the second leather. A full-grown tree produces about best tree of the collection. 100 pounds of pods annually, and the yellow powdery substance filling these pods 69059. Selected from a superior strain. contains about 50 per cent of high-quality tannin, according to Record (Timbers of 69060. JOANNESIA PBINCEPS Veil. Eu- Tropical America, p. 251). phorbiaceae. For previous introduction see No. 66650. From Minas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds obtained through the United States Federal Horti- 69046 to 69049. GOSSYPIUM spp. Mal- cultural Board. Received May 11, 1922. vaceae. Cotton. Numbered October, 1926. From Cairo, Egypt. Seeds presented by A large tropical American tree, with che Royal Agricultural Society, through handsome digitately three-foliolate to seven- T. H. Kearney, Bureau of Plant Indus- foliolate leaves about 4 inches long and co- try. Received November 13, 1926. conutlike fruits about 5 inches in diameter Locally grown cotton strains. with four large oily seeds. It is related to the tung-oil tree (Aleurites fordii). 69046. GOSSYPIUM sp. Maarad 87. M 26-21-8 strain. 69061. ZEA MAYS L. Poaceae. Corn. 69047. GOSSYPIUM sp. From Egypt. Seeds presented by Mahmoud Maarad 104. M 10-400-18 strain. Samy Pasha, Egyptian Minister, through C. R. Ball, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- 69048. GOSSYPIUM sp. ceived October 4, 1926. Maarad 18. M 26-33-17 strain. Locally grown seeds obtained from the 69049. GOSSYPIUM sp. Gabal Asfar farm, main drainage department, Ministry of Public Works, Egypt. Maarad 120. M 31-268-14 strain. 69050. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Anacar- 69062. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM L. Fa- diaceae. Mango. baceae. Crimson clover. From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West From Bordeaux, France. Seeds presented Indies. Seeds presented by N. F. Gra- by M. Catros Gerand, through Mrs. Rob- ham. Received October 5, 1926. ert Davis, Margaux, Gironde, France. Re- ceived October 1, 1926. Graham mango. A variety with large luscious fruits which often weigh 30 ounces. Locally grown seeds. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6

69063. ATTALEA COHTJNE Mart. Phoe- 69067 and 69068—Continued. nicaceae. Cohune. is much like that of the white potato, From Zacuapam, Huatusco, Vera Cruz, Mex- but the yampi has in addition an agree- ico. Seeds presented by Dr. C. A. Purpus. able sweetness. (Note by R. A. Young Received October 9, 1926. under No. 58662.) The cohune is a magnificent feather- 69069 to 69071. DIOSCOREA spp. Dios- leaved palm, native to the West Indies and coreaceae. Yam. Central America, which reaches a height of 40 feet, with leaves about 20 feet long, From Jaffna, Ceylon. Tubers obtained by produced abundantly at the top of the David Fairchild and P. H. Dorsett, agri- trunk. The yellowish flowers are borne cultural explorers, Bureau of Plant In- very freely, and the ovoid fruit, 2 to 3 dustry, with the Allison V. Armour ex- inches long, contains the seed or nut which pedition. Received March 26, 1926. yields an oil of considerable value. Ac- Numbered October, 1926. cording to Commerce Reports, May 9, 1919, this oil is of high quality, finds a ready 69069. DIOSCOREA sp. sale for cooking purposes, and is suitable No. 402. Jaffna Experiment Station. for any use to which a good cooking oil February 6, 1926. The " King yam " of may be applied. the sandy region of Jaffna, which is considered the best in that region. The For previous introduction see No. 60984. tubers are purple fleshed, large, and of 69064. LILIUM sp. Liliaceae. Lily. good flavor, though slightly gummy. From Hong Kong, China. Bulbs obtained 69070. DIOSCOREA sp. by F. A. McClure, agricultural explorer, No. 403. Jaffna Experiment Station. Bureau of Plant Industry. Received A variety peculiar in that it produces October 12, 1926. only a small underground tuber but many No. 623. Paak hop. September 11, 1926. large aerial ones. These aerial tubers Purchased in the market and said to have are boiled and eaten like ordinary yams, been grown locally for the flowers. The though the skin is bitter. bulbs are eaten as a special article of diet. 69071. DIOSCOREA sp. 69065. CROTON ELTJTERIA (L.) Swartz. No. 405. Jaffna Experiment Station. February 6, 1926. " Kombulvalli yam " Euphorbiaceae. Cascarilla. of Jaffna. The tubers are large, irregu- From Nassau, Bahama Islands. Seeds pur- larly shaped, and of good quality, but evi- chased through William A. Smale, United dently inferior to the King yam in the States vice consul in charge. Received estimation of the Singhalese. October 2, 1926. 69072 to 69077. DIOSCOREA spp. Dios- An evergreen tropical shrub about 6 feet in height, native to the Bahama Islands. coreaceae. Yam. This shrub yields the " cascarilla bark" From Kwangtung Province, China. Tubers used in medicine. obtained by F. A. McClure, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- 69066. DIOSCOREA ALATA L. Dioscorea- ceived February and April, 1926. Num- ceae. Yam. bered October, 1926. From St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Tubers 69072. DIOSCOREA sp. presented by W. M. Perry, horticulturist, No. 329. Chukkouen, Lohkongtung. Agricultural Experiment Station. Re- December 27, 1925. Noh mai shue, sham ceived March 23, 1926. Numbered Oc- shue. A commonly cultivated variety tober, 1926. propagated by means of cuttings of the Sealtop yam. A distinct advantage of tubers which are rolled in straw ashes this variety is that it does not burrow its before planting. The tubers are long way deeply into the ground, hence it is and smooth, cylindrical in shape, some- easy to dig. It may be necessary to throw times flattened at the tip, with a tuft some soil over the roots if they push them- of roots at the point of union with the selves upward out of the ground. We have stem; the flesh is white but not fibrous. harvested yams weighing 11 pounds each, but the average weight is 5 pounds. It is 69073. DIOSCOREA sp. considered a superior yam. I do not know No. 359. Yeunguk, Lungtau Moun- the origin of the word " Sealtop," as it ap- tain. January 13, 1926. Hung shue. pears to be purely a local name. (Note by The skin and outer portion of the flesh Mr. Perry under No. are red, therefore the variety is called 69067 and 69068. DIOSCOKEA spp. Dios- " red yam." coreaceae. Yam. 69074. DIOSCOREA sp. From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Tubers pre- No. 360. Yeunguk, Lungtau Moun- sented by T. B. McClelland, horticultur- tain. January 13, 1926. To kei shue. ist, Agricultural Experiment Station. Re- The skin and outer portion of the flesh ceived March 23, 1926. Numbered Oc- are red. It is called " roundhead yam " tober, 1926. because of its globular shape. 69067. DIOSCOREA sp. 69075. DIOSCOREA sp. No. 361. Yeunguk, Lungtau Moun- Mapuey bianco yam. tain. January 13, 1926. Ng chau shue, 69068. DIOSCOREA sp. so pa shue, fceuk paan shue. A white- skinned, white-fleshed variety with flat- Mapuey morado. The yampi is usually tened tubers. of even form and somewhat club-shaped and the tubers are commonly 4 to 10 69076. DIOSCOREA sp. ounces in weight; the inner skin is pink. No. 362. Yeunguk, Lungtau Moun- The flesh is white but often becomes tain. January 13, 1926. To kei shue. slightly grayish when cooked. The flavor A white-skinned, white-fleshed variety. 4559—29 2 10 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69072 to 69077—Continued. 69079 to 69093—Continued. 69077. DIOSCORHA sp. 69083. Potomac Park. Tree 1169. No. 391. January 23, 1926. Taai shue. 69084. " In the Woods," North Chevy A. large variety commonly cultivated in Chase, Md., residence of David the vicinity of Shiuchow, where these Fairchild. Tree 100. tubers were obtained. 69085. " In the Woods," North Chevy Chase, Md., residence of David Fair- 69078. PEUNUS MUME Sieb. and Zucc. child. Tree 105. Senriko. Tree Amygdalaceae. Japanese apricot. upright ascending in habit, about 20 feet high; bark brownish gray; From North Chevy Chase, Md. Seeds col- young foliage coppery green; flowers lected by David Fairchild, agricultural single or nearly so, white with a explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- pink blush, fragrant, about 1% ceived October 14, 1926. inches across, usually three or four Variety Megumi-no-miyako. Seeds from in a cluster; blooming about mid- the 1926 crop of fruits of a tree, growing season. at the residence of Doctor Fairchild, who For previous introduction see No. obtained the original stock from Japan about 1906. The. tree has given evidence, 67957. according to Doctor Fairchild, of being . Potomac Park. Tree 1146. 8M- resistant to the attacks of the peach borer, rayuki. Tree erect, branching with- and may therefore have value as a stock. in a few feet of the ground, about 18 feet high; bark dark gray; flow- 69079 to 69093. PRUNUS spp. Amyg- ers pure white, often cup-shaped, about an inch across, in clusters of dalaceae. Japanese flowering cherry. two to four. Blooms right after Potomac Park, Washington, D. C, and Yoshino (No. 69092), the earliest North Chevy Chase, Md. Bud wood col- variety to flower. lected by Paul Russell, Bureau of Plant 69087. " In the Woods," North Chevy Industry. Received July and September, Chase, Md., residence of David Fair- 1925. Numbered October, 1926. child. Tree 90. Shirofugen. A variety closely resembling Fugenzo 69079 to 69089. PEUNUS SERRULATA Lindl. (No. 69081), from which it differs in 69079. " In the Woods," North Chevy having lighter colored flowers. Chase, Md., residence of David Fair- 69088. Potomac Park. Tree 1140. child. Tree 87. Amanogawa. Tree Takinioi. Tree rather small and fastigiate in habit, about 20 feet spreading, about 15 feet high; bark high; bark dark gray; young foliage brownish gray- flowers pure white, bronze green; flowers pale pink, single, very fragrant, about 1V2 semidouble, fragrant, about 1% inches across, in clusters of three or inches across, in erect clusters of four; blooming midseason. In Japa- three, blooming about midseason. nese the varietal name means " fra- The upright habit of this form, grant white cascade." comparable to that of the Lombardy poplar, makes it of special value for For previous introduction see No. certain architectural effects. 67956. 69080. Potomac Park. Tree 1120. in- 69089. " In the Woods," North Chevy ake. Tree spreading in habit, about Chase, Md., residence of David 18 feet high; bark gray; flowers Fairchild. Trees 95 and 110. Yae~ very pale pink, nearly single, 2 murasaki. Tree spreading in habit, inches or more across, long stemmed, about 20 feet high; vigorous; young in clusters of two to four; bloom- foliage brownish green; buds deep ing about midseason. The varietal pink, almost red; flowers deep pink, nante signifies " dawn " in Japanese, semidouble, about 1% inches across; probably referring to the delicate blooming about midseason. An ex- pink tints of the flowers. cellent free-flowering variety. 69081. Potomac Park. Tree 1143. Fu- i. PRUNUS SIEBOLDII (Carr.) Witt- genzo. Tree large, spreading, and mack. probably the most vigorous of the " In the Woods," North Chevy Chase. double-flowered forms, up to 25 feet Md., residence of David Fairchild. Tree high; young foliage bronze colored; 53. Naden. Tree upright spreading in buds deep pink, truncate; flowers habit, about 18 feet high; bark dark double pink, nearly 2 inches across, gray; flowers pink, semidouble, usually in two-flowered to four-flowered clus- in clusters of three or four, about 1% ters, blooming rather late. inches across, blooming in midseason. !. Potomac Park. Tree 1144. Fu- 69091. PRUNUS SUBHIRTELLA AUTUMNALIS kuroJcuju. Tree erect, branching sev- Makino. eral feet from the ground and form- ing a rounded, compact head, about " In the Woods," North Chevy Chase. 20 feet high; bark reddish brown; Md., residence of David Fairchild. Tree young foliage brownish green ; flow- 92. Jugatsuzakura. Tree spreading ers pink, semidouble, about 1% with a rounded crown, about 20 feet inches across, in clusters of three or high; flowers rosy pink, semidouble, four which are crowded toward the about half an inch in diameter, produced ends of the branches in a striking freely early in the spring and also spar- manner; blooming about midseason. ingly in October. 69083 and 69084. Mikurumagaeshi. Tree For previous introduction see No. upright-spreading in habit, about 18 67960. feet high, resembling Ariake (No. 69080) in general, but with pinker 69092. PRUNUS YEDOENSIS Mats. flowers and less wrinkled petals. Potomac Park. Tree 1148. Yoshiaio. Blooms about midseason. A handsome Japanese tree, ultimately OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 11

69079 to 69093—Continued. 69102. OMPHALEA OLEIFERA Hemsl. Eu- about 40 feet in height, with smooth, phorbiaceae. pale-gray bark, thick, wide-spreading branches, and large, sharply toothed From Moyuta, Guatemala. Seeds pre- leaves which normally appear after the sented by F. Marcucci G. Received Oc- flowers have passed their prime. The tober 19, 1926. flowers, borne in profusion in the spring, This Central American tree, known in are single, pink, or nearly white, and Guatemala as palo de queso, matasano about an inch across. The small black cimarron, and hoja de queso, is called tam- fruits are sometimes produced abundantly bor in Salvador, according to P. C. Standley and afford an easy means of propagation. (Pharmaceutical Journal, vol. 110, p. 489). The main value of the tree lies in the fruit For previous introduction see No. 67964. and seeds. From the latter is obtained an 69093. PBUNUS YBDOBNSIS PERPENDENS oil with the same properties as castor oil, Wilson. but with an agreeable flavor. This oil is also used for making soap, for illumi- " In the Woods," North Chevy Chase, nation, and in cooking. The immature Md., residence of David Fairchild. 8M- fruits when boiled are said to have an ex- dareyo8hino. A weeping form of the cellent flavor, and the ripe seeds are eaten Yoshino variety, differing only in habit. as a delicacy. 69094. LOTUS ANGUSTISSIMUS L. Faba- For previous introduction see No. 64811. ceae. 69103 to 69107. From Auckland, New Zealand. Seeds purchased from Arthur Yates & Co. Received From Stockholm, Sweden. Seeds obtained October 9, 1926. by David Fairchild, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry, with the An upright or ascending leguminous an- Allison V. Armour expedition. Received nual, about a foot high, native to the Medi- October 19, 1926. terranean countries. The golden-yellow flowers are often reddish at the tips. The following material was obtained at the Stockholm Botanic Gardens, Septem- For previous introduction see No. 51856. ber 30, 1926. 69103. LARIX KURILENSIS Mayr. Pina- 69095 to 69101. ceae. Larch. From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. No. 920. A distinctive and interesting Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of species, originally from the Kurile Is- Plant Industry. Received October ' 11, lands, Japan; said to grow 70 feet in 1926. height. 69095. HYPEBICUM ASCYRON L. Hyperi- caceae. 69104. LIGULARIA SIBIRICA (L.) Cass. Asteraceae. No. 6462. Shitankhetsy. August 24, 1926. A hardy ornamental yellow-flow- No. 918. A northern Chinese hardy ered shrub. perennial with reddish flowers which seems to be peculiarly suited to condi- 69096. PHLBUM PRATENSB L. Poaceae. tions in Sweden and should be tried in Timothy. the New England States. No. 6456. Shitankhetsy. August 23, For previous introduction see No. 1926. 36762. 69097. PRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Amygdala- 69105 to 69107. RHEUM spp. Polygona- ceae. Apricot. ceae. Rhubarb. No. 6474. Ertsingtientze. August 30, 1926. A wild apricot of Manchuria, which 69105. RHEUM FRANZENBACHII Muenter. becomes a good-sized tree. The fruits are No. 919. A rapidly growing species edible. of rhubarb, native to temperate Asia, 8. PRUNUS GLANDDLOSA Thunb. which is a striking ornamental suitable Amygdalaceae. Cherry. for borders and possibly for breeding purposes. No. 6473. Shitankhetsy. August 27, 1926. This pink-flowered Chinese shrub, 69106. RHEUM MACROPTERUM Mart. often grown as an ornamental, bears No. 921. A plant with handsome abundant fruits with a fresh acid flavor foliage and striking clusters of flowers which make excellent preserves. and seeds, valuable perhaps for bor- For previous introduction see No. 60983. ders or breeding purposes. Country of origin unknown. 69099. SPIRAEA sp. Rosaceae. Spirea. No. 6463. Shitankhetsy. August 24, 69107. RHEUM WITTROCKII Lundstroem. 1926. An ornamental white-flowered bush, No. 917. A tall broad-leaved Euro- native to Manchuria. pean species with light-pink flowers 69100. TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM L. Faba- and fruits. ceae. Alsike clover. No. 6455. Shitankhetsy. August 23, 69108. PRUNUS YEDOENSIS Mats. 1926. A pink-headed clover, resembling Amygdalaceae. Yoshino cherry. our red variety though not so large. From North Chevy Chase, Md. Seeds col- 69101. TRIFOLIUM REPENS L. Fabaceae. lected by Paul Russell, Bureau of Plant Industry, June 9, 1926. Numbered Oc- White clover. tober, 1926. No. 6454. Shitankhetsy. August 23, 1926. A small white clover resembling For previous introduction and descrip- the on© found in the United States. tion see No. 69092. 12 PLAKT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69109 and 69110. 69118 to 69125—Continued. From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented 69118. CALOPOGONIUM MUCUNOIDES Desv. by W. A. Setchell, through T. H. Kear- Fabaceae. ney, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received October 18, 1926. A tropical American plant which is said to be popular as a cover plant in 69109. GOSSYPIUM TOMENTOSUM Nutt. Sumatra, according to J. N. Milsum and Malvaceae. E. A. Curtler (Malayan Agricultural Cotton. Journal, vol. 13, No. 8, August, 1925, Hawaiian-grown seeds. pp^. 271-72). These authorities state that a fair cover is obtained after three 69110. KOKIA EOCKII Lewton. Malvaceae. months from sowing, when flowering Kokio. commences. The plant is a vigorous A handsome tree, native to the island creeping herb which forms a mat of of Molokai, Hawaii, which becomes about foliage iy2 feet or so in thickness over 20 feet high. The somewhat fleshy deep- the soil. The stems, 3 to 10 feet long, green orbicular leaves are in whorls at form roots at each node. The pale-blue the ends of the branches, and the bright- flowers are in racemes 1 to 4 inches scarlet flowers, about 6 inches across, are long. freely produced. For previous introduction see No. 69111. DEGUELIA DALBERGIOIDES (Baker) 66085. Taub. (Derris dalberffioides Baker). 69119. CROTALARIA ANAGYROIDES H. B. K. Fabaceae. Fabaceae. From Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika Territory, This species is now given preference East Africa. Seeds presented by A. H. here in Java as green manure; it pro- Kirby, Director of Agriculture. Received duces more vegetation and does not pack October 26, 1926. down easily. It is especially satisfactory in higher altitudes and is in such great A small, spreading tree, described by demand for the tea plantations in the Hooker (Flora of British India, vol. 2. p. higher mountains that we have to limit 241) as being about 20 feet high, with rigid our seed distributions to small quanti- dark-green compound leaves and copious ties. (Note hy Dr. P. J. 8. Cramer under racemes of pink flowers. Native to eastern India and Java. No.58Jf66.) For previous introduction see No. For previous introduction see No. 63768. 66251. 69112 to 69117. 69120. CROTALARIA USARAMOENSIS Baker f. Fabaceae. From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. This East African crotalaria has been Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau tested in Java as a green manure, ac- of Plant Industry. Received October 11. cording to Dr. P. J. S. Cramer, Director 1926. of the Department of Agriculture, Buiten- zorg, who also states that it has proved 69112. ACEE GINNALA Maxim. Aceraceae. very successful as a green manure when Maple. grown in alternation with corn, produc- No. 6457. Shitankhetsy. August 23, ing large quantities of vegetation rich in 1926. nitrogen. In the cinchona plantations it is very satisfactory, as it endures partial 69113. IMPATIENS NOLITANGERB L. Im- shade and forms a dense low growth patientaceae. which keeps the edges of the terraces No. 6459. Near Shitankhetsy. August together. 24, 1926. A yellow-flowered herb. For previous introduction see No. 64064. 69114. IMPATIENS sp. Impatientaceae. 69121. SORGHUM VULGARE Pers. Poaceae. No. 6465. August 26, 1926. A creamy Sorghum. white-flowered herb from 17 Verst, a station on the new branch line of the Variety Gandroeng Begem 22. A locally Chinese Eastern Railway. developed strain. 69122. MIMOSA INVISA Mart. Mimosa- 69115. RUBUS CRATAEGIFOLIDS Bunge. ceae. Rosaceae. Red raspberry. A prostrate or ascending tropical le- No. 6461. Shitankhetsy. August 25, guminous plant with sensitive feathery 1926. A large red raspberry which caps foliage and rose-colored flowers. In easily. It may be a wild species or Java this has been used as a cover plant. perhaps a seedling from the many cultivated plants grown here. For previous introduction see No. 45618. 69123 to 69125. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper 69116. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Faba- (Qlycine hispida Maxim.). Fabaceae. ceae. Red clover. Soy bean. No. 6468. Shitankhetsy. August 27, 1926. Locally developed strains. 69123. Variety Kedelee 16. 69117. TRIFOLIUM LUPINASTER L. Faba- ceae. Clover. 69124. Variety Kedelee 27. No. 6469. Shitankhetsy. August 27, 69125. Variety Kedelee 30, 1926. 69126 to 69142. 69118 to 69125. From Kotgarh, Simla Hills, India. Seeds From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented presented by Richard B. Gregg. Received by Dr. L. Koch, Chief of the Plant-Breed- October 20, 1926. ing Station for Annual Crops. Received Seeds collected in the Spiti region, west- October 25, 1926. ern Tibet, in August, 1926. OCTOBEB 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1926 13

69126 to 69142—Continued. 69143 to 69165—Continued. 69126. AVENA FATUA L. Poaceae. Oats. A small rapid-growing soft-wooded tree, 15 to 20 feet high, with pinnate Russiam* or Ghak. leaves and large pendulous white flowers, followed by long sickle-shaped pods. 69127. BBASSICA sp. Brassicaceae. The fleshy petals are used in curries and Mustard. soups in the Indian Archipelago, where Yuriker. The leaves are eaten as green this tree is native. The leaves and vegetables, and the seeds are made into young shoots are sometimes used as oil. fodder. 69128. FAGOPYRUM TATARICUM (L.) For previous introduction see No. Gaertn. Polygonaceae. 57079. Kangra buckwheat. 69144. ALBIZZIA LUCIDA (Roxb.) Benth. Dao. Mimosaceae. For previous introduction see No. 64366. A handsome spreading leguminous tree 69129. FAGOPYRUM VULGARB Hill (F. es- with attractive feathery leaves; native culentum Moench.). Polygonaceae. to the East Indies. Buckwheat. For previous introduction see No. Qyamra. 33553. 69130 to 69133. HORDBUM VULGARB COB- 69145. BRADBURYA PLUMIERI (Turp.) LESTB L. Poaceae. Six-rowed barley. Kuntze (Centrosema plumieri Turp.). 69130. Na. A white barley. Fabaceae. An attractive tropical American legu- 69131. Nahaver. A red barley. minous vine, with red and white flowers 69132. Zammer. and large numbers of smooth pods about 8 inches long. It is said to grow in dense 69133. No. 1. shade in Brazil, climbing to the tops of 69134 and 69135. HORDBUM VULGARB PAL- trees to reach the sun. LIDURI Seringe. Poaceae. For previous introduction see No. Six-rowed barley. 48597. 69134. Sua. 69135. No. 2. 69146. BRADBURYA PUBESCBNS (Benth.) 69136. LENS ESCULENTA (L.) Moench. Kuntze (Centrosema puhescens Fabaceae. Lentil. Benth.). Fabaceae. A slender leguminous vine, up to about Kirzeh. A variety of Dal. 6 feet in length, with trifoliolate leaves 69137. MEDICAGO FALCATA L. Fabaceae. and oval leaflets, the latter about 2 inches long, and white or yellowish small Alfalfa. flowers. Native to tropical America. 01 or Bugsug. A very good forage for cattle. For previous introduction see No. 65315. 69138. PANICUM MILIACEUM L. Poacea*. 69147 to 69151. CASSIA spp. Caesalpinia- Proso. ceae. Tseohe. 69139 and 69140. PISUM SATIVUM L. 69147. CASSIA BICAPSULARIS L. Fabaceae. Pea. An ornamental yellow-flowered ever- 69139. Shamma. This variety is said green shrub about 4 feet high, native to give several yields per season and to the West Indies. to De very nourishing. 69148. CASSIA PAPUANA Hort. 69140. Though occasionally planted in A tender ornamental yellow-flowered the early spring, this variety is shrub. usually planted in late September or early October and is ready for 69149. CASSIA QUINQUANGULATA Rich. cutting and harvesting, in May. It grows to a height of about 1% feet. A handsome tropical evergreen By cutting off the tops in the early shrub, about 7 feet high, with yellow spring the farmers find that there is flowers. a higher yield. These cuttings are eaten as greens. 69150. CASSIA ROTUNDIFOLIA Pers. 69141. TRITICUM ABSTIVUM L. (T. vulgar* An annual bushy leguminous plant, Yill.). Poaceae. Common wheat. native to tropical America, with small hairy compound leaves and yellow To. A white variety. flowers. 69142. VICIA FABA L. Fabaceae. For previous introduction see No. Broad bean. 32333. 69151. CASSIA TIMORIBNSIS DC. Chcmgtan. A large black variety. A rather low tree with slender downy branches, pale-green leaves up 69143 to 69165. to 9 inches in length, bright-yellow From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented flowers, and thin glossy flexible pods by Dr. W. M. Docters van Leeuwen, di- sometimes 6 inches long. The tree is rector, botanic gardens. Received Octo- distributed throughout the Malay ber 18, 1926. Archipelago and the Philippines. 69143. SESBANIA GRANDiFLORA.Poir. Faba- For previous introduction see No. ceae. 55026. PLAKT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69143 to 69165—Continued. 69143 to 69165—Continued. 69152. CLITORIA HETEROPHYLLA Lam. Fa- posed of five to seven pairs of oblong baceae. leaflets and simple racemes of white flow- As described by Lamarck (Encyclo- ers. The woody pods are about one- p£die Mgthodique Botanique, vol. 2, p. fourth of an inch thick and an inch and 51), this East Indian plant is a climbing a half long. Native to tropical Asia. perennial with threadlike stems and com- Because of its bright handsome foliage pound leaves consisting of five small green this tree has been recommended as an leaflets which vary in form from orbicu- ornamental for mild-wintered regions. lar to linear, borne on a winged axis. For previous introduction see No. The blue flowers are borne singly in the 66152. leaf axils. 69163. SARACA INDICA L. Caesalpiniaceae. For previous introduction see No. 65298. One of the handsomest of Indian or- 69153. ELAEOCARPUS GRANDIPLORUS J. E. namental trees, producing large heads of Smith. Elaeocarpaceae. the most brilliant scarlet flowers imagin- able. While restricted to the tropical An ornamental evergreen shrub about sections of India, it may be sufl&ciently 20 feet high, with white and ofimson hardy to succeed in southern Florida. flowers. Native to Mauritius. (Note by Wilson Popenoe under No. 69154. ELAEOCARPUS T R E U B I I Hochr. 36092.) Elaeocarpaceae. For previous introduction see No. An East Indian evergreen shrub with 66154. white flowers. Of possible ornamental 69164. SESBANIA PAULENSIS Barb-Rodr. value. Fabaceae. 69155. ERYTHRINA FUSCA Lour. Fabaceae. A leguminous shrub described by Rod- rigues (Plantas Novas Cultivada? Jardim A large handsome shrub up to 8 feet Botanico do Rio de Janeiro, vol. 2, p. 13) high, with brown bark, unarmed com- as of erect habit, about 10 feet high, with pound leaves, and terminal racemes of narrow angular branches, finely pinnate brown-red flowers. Native to Indo-China. leaves, and handsome yellow flowers in 69156. JATROPHA MULTIFIDA L. EuphOT- few-flowered racemes. biaceae. For previous introduction see No. A tropical American shrub, 5 to 15 65306. feet high, with deeply divided palmate leaves and scarlet flowers. 69165. SINDORA SUMATRANA Miquel. Caes- alpiniaceae. For previous introduction see No. 60398. An unarmed ornamental East Indian 69157. JATROPHA PODAGRICA Hook. Eu- tree with panicles of small flowers and phorbiaceae. stiff pinnate leaves with few leaflets. A handsome Central American shrub 1 or 2 feet high, with peltate, three-lobed 69166. ASIMINA TRILOBA (L.) ' Dunal. to five-lobed leaves, 4 to 8 inches wide, Annonaceae. Papaw. and orange flowers with scarlet petals. From North Chevy Chase, Md. Seeds col- 69158. MELIA CANDOLLEI JUSS. Meliaceae. lected by David Fairchild, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received October 12, A tropical evergreen tree, native to the 1926. Dutch East Indies, with pinnate foliage resembling that of the ash. A large-fruited strain of the papaw, a relative of the tropical Annonas, which is 69159. PARKIA TIMORIANA (DC.) Merr. native to the eastern and southern United Mimosaceae. Cupang. States. Collected at Doctor Fairchild's A huge and remarkably handsome quick- home, " In the Woods." growing tree, which attains a height of For previous introduction see No. 51703. 120 feet or more, with a clear smooth trunk and beautiful fine-feathery pinnate leaves. Native to the Malay Peninsula, 69167. RUBUS ARTICTJS L. Rosaceae. Burma, etc. It has been introduced into and become well established in Ceylon, From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. thriving in the low moist country up to Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of 2,000 feet. The long pods, which grow Plant Industry. Received October 7, in clusters, contain a quantity of white 1926. powdery farinaceous substance. The tree No. 6329. July 25, 1926. From the is easily propagated by seed. White River Valley, near Bariam. A Man- For previous introduction see No. 61064. churian bramble with medium-sized red berries. 69160. PlTHECOLOBIUM JUNGHUHNIANUM Benth. Mimosaceae. 69168. LAPAGERIA ROSEA Ruiz and Pav. A tropical Asiatic leguminous tree with Liliaceae. Copihue. handsome feathery foliage. From Angol, Chile. Plants presented by .69161. PlTHECOLOBIUM UMBELLATUM E. E. Reed, Instituto Agricola Bunster. (Vahl) Benth. Mimosaceae. Received October 21, 1926. A low ornamental tree with feathery -foliage, native to the East Indies. Copihue. This, the national flower of Chile, has been occasionally grown in north- 69162. PONGAM PINNATUM (L.) W. F. ern greenhouses. It is a climbing plant of slow growth, with slender wiry stems Wight (P. glaora Vent.). Fabaceae. and bright tubular flowers about 3 inches A tall erect tree or sometimes a climb- long. The plant requires an acid soil. ing shrub, with conrpound leaves com- (Note by Wilson Popenoe under No. 58022.) OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1926 15

69171 to 69227—Continued. 69230 to 69353. 69223. No. 616. Hon woh. A first-crop From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. starchy variety of upland rice, origi- Dorsett, agricultural explorer. Bureau of nally from Tsangsheng, Kwangtung, Plant Industry, through D. McLorn, Postal which has been growing for the last Commissioner, Harbin. Received Novem- year at the Canton Christian Col- ber, 1926. lege. The growing season is 110 days, and the yield per acre is 1,280 69230 to 69288. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. pounds. (T. vulgare Vill.). Poaceae. 69224. No. 617. Ban tsim huh. A first- Common wheat. crop, starchy variety of upland rice, Locally grown seeds. originally from Tsangsheng, Kwang- 69230. No. 6931. From Angangki or tung. The growing season is 110 Tsitsikar. September, 1926. days, and the yield per acre is 1,680 pounds. 69231. No. 6935. From Lanhsipei, Heilungchiang Province. September, No. 618. Toi shaan hon woh. 1926. A first-crop, starchy variety of upland rice from Tbishaan, Kwang- 69232. No. 6939. From Wuchiatzu, tung,' which has been grown for the Kirin Province, September, 1926. last year at the Canton Christian College. The growing season is 110 69233. No. 6943. From Fenghuang- days, and the yield per acre is 1,325 liang. September, 1926. pounds. 69234. No. 6947. From Tuchiaotzu, 69226. No. 619. Pa woh. A first-crop Kirin Province. September, 1926. starchy variety of upland rice from 69235. No. 6951. From Chaotung. Ngwa, Kwangtung, which has been September, 1926. growing at the Canton Christian College for the last year. The grow- 69236. No. 6955. From Pinhsien. Sep- ing season is 110 days, and the yield tember, 1926. per acre is 1,835 pounds. 69237. No. 6959. From Tungpei. Sep- 69227. ROSA sp. Rosaceae. Rose. tember, 1926. No. 564. Kam ying lak. A wild rose 69238. No. 6963. From Tunghsing- found widely distributed throughout chen, Heilungkiang Province. Sep- Kwangtung Province in hedgerows, on tember, 1926. uncultivated lands, and on mountain 69239. No. 6957. From Hsintien, Kirin sides. The plant is a rank grower and Province. September, 1926. does well even on the poorest soil. I have not observed it, however, above an 69240. No. 6971. From Yushen. Sep- altitude of a few hundred feet. The tember, 1926. dark-green shiny foliage is unusually fine, being beautifully clean and free from 69241. No. 6975. From Shitouchengtzu. disease and insect injury. The single September, 1926. pure white flowers with yellow anthers 69242. No. 6979. From Wangchitun are very large, about 9 centimeters in September, 1926. diameter, and are produced abundantly. I measured one flower last year which 69243. No. 6983. From Huachuan was 11 centimeters in diameter. September, 1926. 69228 and 69229. PRUNUS spp. Amyg- 69244. No. 6987. From Tachen. Sep- dalaceae. Japanese flowering cherry. tember, 1926. 69245. No. 6991. From Changchun. From Yokohama, Japan. Seedlings pur- September, 1926. chased from th© Yokohama Nursery Co. Received March, 1925. Numbered Decem- 69246. No. 6993. From Wayun. Sep- ber, 1926. tember 17, 1926. 69247. No. 6997. From Chiehhochen. 69228. PRUNUS SBRRULATA Lindl. September, 1926. Mazahura. This is a low, compara- 69248. No. 7001. From Hsiaoholung. tively short-lived, much-branched tree September 18,. 1926. with small single white or pinkish flowers, sparingly produced. It is the usual i. No. 7005. From Ssutaitzu, stock on which Japanese nurserymen Kirin Province. September, 1926. graft the better varieties of Japanese flowering cherries and is said to root 69250. No. 7009. From Takushan, readily, in Japan, from hardwood cut- Kirin Province. September 9, 1926. tings planted in March. 69251. No. 7013. From Hailun. Sep- tember 14, 1926. 69229. PRUNUS SERRULATA SPONTANEA (Maxim.) Wilson. Yamasakura. A native Japanese cherry, 692539253. No. 7021. From Hsichengchen, common on mountain sides from the ex- Heilungkiang ProvinceProvince . SeptembeSeptmb r treme southern part of Japan to about 1111, 1926192 . the central portion. It becomes a tree 80 feet high, of spreading habit, with 69254. No. 7025. From Pingyangchen, single pink flowers, and is of value chiefly Kirin Province. September, 1926. because of its use as a stock for the better varieties of flowering cherries. 69255. No. 7029. From Shuanghochen, Kirin Province. September 11, 1926. For previous introduction see No. 69256. No. 7033. From Hulan. Sep- 67963. tember 7, 1926. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 19

49230 to 69353—Continued. 69230 to 69353—Continued. 69257. No. 7037. From Chiachikau, '. HORDBUM VDLGABB PALLIDUM Kirin Province. September 14, 1926. Seringe. Poaceae. Barley. 69258. No. 7041. From Holung. Sep- No. 8208. From Pokutu. tember, 1926. 69290 to 69353. TEITICUM ABSTIVUM L. (T. 69259. No. 7045. From Tsitsikar. Sep- vulgare Vill.). Poaceae. tember, 1926. Common wheat. 69260. No. 7049. From Huatien. Sep- Locally grown seeds collected in Sep- tember 7, 1926. tember, 1926. 69261. No. 7053. From Hokang, Heil- 69290. No. 6855. From Chaohuhsieh- ungkiang Province. September 7, tang, Heilungkiang Province. 1926. 69291. No. 6859. From Chungsingchen, 69262. No. 7057. From Teyuanheng. Heilungkiang Province. September, 1926. 69292. No. 6863. From Wukeshu, Kirin 69263. No. 7061. From Chingsheng. Province. September 18, 1926. 69293. No. 6867. From Bachitieh. 69264. No. 7065. From Taipingchuan. 69294. No. 6871. From Hsinlichenshu- September, 1926. lan, Kirin Province. 69265. No. 7069. From Tungpin. Sep- tember 10, 1926. 69295. No. 6878. From Tangyuang. 69266. No. 7073. From Hsiyingcheng- i. No. 6881. From Wangtechuch- tzu. September, 1926. ingtzu. 69267. No. 7077. From Keloer. Sep- 69297. No. 6885. From Chungaitsun. tember 9, 1926. 69298. No. 6889. From Suifenho. 69268. No. 7081. From Tawatun, Kirin 69299. No. 6893. From Lungchingtsun, Province. September 10, 1926. Kirin Province. No. 7084. From Tehuei. Sep- 69300. No. 6897. From Yakeshih, Heil- tember 8, 1926. ungkiang Province. 69270. No. 7088. From Sbuangcheng. 69301. No. 6901. From Fulairki. September 9, 1926. 69302. No. 6905. From Bayen. 69271. No. 6783. From Mushihho, Kirin Province. September 30, 1926. 69303. No. 6909. From Tunhuahsien. 69272. No. 6787. From Ssuchiatzu, 69304. No.. 6913. From Chenghsing- Kirin Province. chiao. '69273. No. 6791. From Fuyuhsien, 69305. No. 6917. From Chihsienchen, Kirin Province. September 30, 1926. Kirin Province. 69274. No. 6795. From Shulanpaichi- 69306. No. 6921. From Hailin. tun, Kirin Province. September 30, 1926. 69307. No. 6924. From Jalantun. 69275. No. 6799. From Wucbangshu, 69308. No. 6927. From Shengpingchen, September 30, 1926. Heilungkiang Province. 69276. No. 6803. From Ahcbeng. Sep- 69309. No. 7097. From Yungtsengyuan, tember 30, 1926. Kirin Province. 69277. No. 6807. From Hsiangyangpao. 69310. No. 7101. From Mapai. Kirin Province. September 30, 1926. 69311. No. 7105. From Shanghowan, 69278. No. 6811. From Wangching. Kirin Province. September 30, 1926. 69312. No. 7109. From Hsiaosancha- 69279. No. 6815. From Chingkang. kou, Kirin Province. September 30, 1926. 69313. No. 7113. From Hsiaoshuang- «

69230 to 69353—Continued. 69355 to 69357. '•. No. 7161. From Keertarhsi, From Stockholm, Sweden. Seeds obtained Heilungkiang Province, a very cold by David Fairchild, agricultural explorer, region where the farmers plant only Bureau of Plant Industry, with the Alli- wheat, barley, oats, and millet. son V. Armour expedition. Received No- vember 15, 1926. 6. No. 7165. From Tiehshanpo. 69355. CORNUS SUECICA L. Cornaceae. 68327. No. 7169. From Taolaichao. No. 924. Stockholm Botanic Gardens. ... .i. No. 7173. From Tungchialun, July, 1926. A dwarf dogwood resembling Kirin Province. Cornus canadensis. The beautiful white 69329. No. 7177. From Mintzushihch- bracts make it very attractive. ing, Heilungkiang Province. 69356. EREMURUS HIMALAICUS Baker. 69330. No. 7181. From Hushuliho. . Liliaceae. 69331. No. 7185. From Tatientzu. No. 923. Stockholm Botanic Gardens. November, 1926. A tall handsome bulb- 69332. No. 7189. From Ertaokou. ous plant, 3 to 6 feet high, with showy 69333. No. 7193. From Heilungkiang white flowers, native to the Himalayas. Province. • For previous introduction see No. 43467. 69334. No. 7196. From Taputzuhakou, 69357. MEDICAGO CARSTIENSIS Wulf. Fa- Kirin Province. baceae. 69335. No. 7199. From Nientzushan, No. 922. Stockholm Botanic Gardens. Heilungkiang Province. November, 1926. A herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers. Native to central 69336. No. 7203. From Ahcheng. Europe. 69337. No. 7207. From Taweitzukou, Kirin Province. For previous introduction see No. 35156. 69338. No. 7211. From Hengtaohotzu, 69358. LILITJM PHILIPPINENSE Baker. Kirin Province. Liliaceae. Benguet lily. 69339. No. 7215. From Tulungchuan, From Tunbridge Wells, England. Seeds Kirin Province. purchased from E. Wallace & Co. Re- 69340. No. 7219. From Paochiakou, ceived November 18, 1926. Kirin Province. Variety formosanum. A Philippine lily with a smooth slender green stem 1 or 2 69341. No. 7223. From Shanhotun. feet high and 30 to 40 horizontal leaves 69342. No. 7227. From Tapahao, Kirin 3 to 5 inches long. The fragrant flowers, Province. usually solitary, are 4 to 6 inches wide and pure waxy white with yellow anthers. 69343. No. 7231. From Ningnienchan, Heilungkiang Province. 69359 to 69361. 69344. No. 7235. From Psaochiao, From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. Kirin Province. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received November 11, 69345. No. 7239. From Panshihhsien. 1926. 69346. No. 7243. Frcn Paoching. 69359. ACTINIDIA ARQUTA (Sieb. and 69347. No. 7247. From Nanyangtsun. Zucc.) Planch. Dilleniaceae. 69348. No. 7251. From Nantzuchengy- No. 6770. Obtained through the Man- ing, Kirin Province. churian Research Society, at Shitouk- hetsy, Chinese Eastern Railway. Sep- 69349. No. 7255. From Shahoyen, tember 19, 1926. A high-climbing hardy Kirin Province. shrub, native to northeastern Asia, with broadly oval leaves about 4 inches long, 69360. No. 7259. From Kuanti, Kirin white flowers about three-fourths of an Province. inch across, and sweet edible greenish 69351. No. 7263. From Chichachae, yellow fruits about an inch long. . Kirin Province. For previous introduction see No. 69352. No. 7274. From Wengchaeng- 65484. chiehtzu, Kirin Province. 69360. TILIA AMURBNSIS Rupr. Tilia- 69353. No. 7278. From Minchiatun, ceae. Linden. Kirin Province. No. 6769. Ertsendiantsy. September 27, 1926. A small-leaved linden, excel- 69354. SACCHARUM SPONTANEUM L. PO- lent as a bee-pasture tree. Honey made aceae. Grass. from it is considered here to be the best. From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Plants For previous introduction see No. presented by Gonzalo M. Fortun, Direc- 65551. tor, EstaciOn Experimental Agron6mica, through E. W. Brandes, Bureau of Plant 69361. TRILLIUM sp. Convallariaceae. Industry. Received November 22, 1926. No. 6776. Obtained through the Man- An ornamental tropical grass, with sil- churian Research Society in their forest very panicles, which is related to the sugar concession at Shitoukhetsy. September cane. 29, 1926. A hardy perennial, native to Manchuria, of possible value as an orna- For previous introduction see No. 55668. mental. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1926 21

69362 to 69364. P R u N u s SERRULATA 69367 to 69371—Continued. Lindl. Amygdalaceae. Julie. The ripening season at Miami Is Japanese flowering cherry. from June 8 to July 10. The tree is 15 feet high in section F, near the walk. From North Chevy Chase, Md. Bud wood obtained by Paul Russell, Bureau of 69368 to 69371. PBRSBA AMERICANA Mill. Plant Industry. Received July and Lauraceae. Avocado. September, 1925. Numbered October, 1926. . Seedling of the Winslow avocado, No. 10978, growing under P. Front " In the Woods," residence of David I. G. No. 1892. Fruits of medium Fairchild. size, about 4 inches long, slightly oblique; skin blackish purple, hard, !. Tree 122. Sumizone. Tree up- separating easily from the flesh; right in habit, about 18 feet high; flesh yellow, of buttery consistency, flowers white flushed with pink, single varying from one-half to three- or nearly so, about 1% inches across, fourths of an inch in thickness, with fragrant, short-stemmed, usually in little or no fiber and of excellent pairs, blooming about midseason. A quality; cavity large; seed about pleasing variety. 2y2 inches long. Ripens at Miami 69363. Tree 114. Kwanzan. Tree up- from late December to February. right-spreading in habit, becoming Tree 25 feet high, of compact habit, about 25 feet high; bark dark brown- in section E. ish gray; young foliage bronze green; buds red; flowers deep pink double, 69369. Seedling of the Colla avocado, nearly 2 inches across, in clusters of No. 19058, growing under P. I. G. two to five, blooming late. This is No. 1893. Fruit slightly oblique, considered by some horticulturists to about 4 inches long; skin dark be the finest of the flowering cherries. green, slightly roughened; flesh yellow, of buttery consistency, vary- 69364. Tree 107. IcMyo. Tree of spreading from one-half to three-fourths ing habit, about 18 feet high; bark of an inch in thickness, of excellent grayish ; flowers pink, becoming almost texture with little or no fiber; flavor white with age; semidouble to double, good but not equal to that of the about 1% inches across, in clusters of Collinson or Winslowson; cavity three, blooming about midseason. A very large; seed about 2y2 inches variety which ranks with the best of long. Ripens at Miami in Decem- the flowering cherries. ber. Tree about 25 feet high, spreading, with light-colored foliage 69365. PRUNUS SERRULATA Lindl. in summer, in section E. Amygdalaceae. 69370. Seedling of the Collins avocado, Japanese flowering cherry. No. 19080, growing under P. I. G. No. 1891. Fruits large, about 5% From Potomac Park, Washington, D. C. inches long, pear-shaped, regular; Bud wood obtained by Paul Russell, Bu- skin light yellowish green, compara- reau of Plant Industry. Received Sep- tively smooth with light-colored dots tember 23, 1925. Numbered October, over most of the surface, medium 1926. thin, separating easily from the Tree 465. Kwanzan. flesh; flesh creamy yellow, shading to light green near the skin, of soft For previous introduction and description buttery consistency with little or see No. 69363. no fiber, of good texture and excellent quality, varying in thickness 69366. ACACIA sp. Mimosaceae. from three-fourths of an inch at the side to lfV inches at the stem end, From Sumatra. Seeds obtained by David cavity medium large. Tree in sec- Fairchild and P. H. Dorsett, agricultural tion F. explorers, Bureau of Plant Industry, with the Allison V. Armour expedition. Re- 69371. Seedling of the Collins avocado, ceived May 14, 1926. Numbered October, No. 19080, growing under P. I. G. 1926. No. 1902. Fruits large, pear-shaped, about 5 inches long; skin light green No. 502. Sibolangit Botanic Gardens. with slight undulations over entire February 25, 1926. A tree which bears surface, hard and easily separating thick, curiously shaped pods which are con- from flesh ; flesh rich creamy yellow, stricted between the seeds. shading to dark green near skin, with little or no fiber and of a 69367 jto 69371. rich buttery consistency, of excellent flavor; seed cavity about 2y2 From Florida. Trees growing at the Plant inches long. Ripens at Miami in Introduction Garden, Miami. Numbered January. Tree in section F. This October, 1926. avocado has a comparatively large amount of flesh and is equal or 69367. MANGIFEBA INDICA L. Anacardia- superior to such varieties as the ceae. Mang-o. Collinson and the Winslowson. It is worthy of extended propagation. Seedling of the Julie mango, No. 26125, growing under P. I. G. No. 1898. The fruits are like the parent in being de- 69372. DIOSPYROS KAKI L. f. Diospyra- cidedly flat, but differ in being less irreg- ceae. Kaki. ular. They are more nearly triangular, the ventral shoulder being very pro- From Nanking, China. Seeds purchased nounced, and are about 3% inches long through J. H. Reisner, College of Agricul- on the stem axis and 2% by 3 inches in ture and Forestry, University of Nanking. diameter at right angles to the stem axis. Received December 27, 1926. The flesh is of excellent flavor, with very Seeds of a wild Japanese persimmon from little fiber, and is superior to that of the near Ichang, Hupeh, China. 22 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69373. POSOQUERIA LATIFOLIA (Budge) an effective insecticide and are used as a Roem. and Schult. Rubiaceae. fish poison. From Summit, Canal Zone. Seeds presented For previous introduction see No. 64602. by Holger Johansen, agronomist, Plant Introduction Garden. Received Decem- 69380 and 69381. SAXIFRAGA CRASSI- ber 29, 1926. FOLIA L. Saxifragaceae. Leather saxifrage. A shrub, sometimes 25 feet high, native to the forests of northern Bahia, Brazil, From Leningrad, Russia. Roots and seeds where it grows in dry sandy soil with but presented by A. Kol, chief of the bureau little water. It flowers in February and of introduction, Institute of Applied Bot- its succulent fruits, which ripen in July, any. Received December 30, 1926. are sold in the native markets for making marmalade and jelly. The greatest value A hardy herbaceous perennial, native to of the shrub, however, lies in the finely Siberia, with a woody rhizome and dense grooved rigid branches, which are highly panicles of purplish flowers. The roots are prized for walking sticks. These are ex- said to be of value as an antiseptic. ported to England under the name of " Brazilian oak." 69380. Roots. 69381. Seeds. For previous introduction see No. 55921. 69382. SACCHARUM OFFICINARTJM L. PO- 69374. GOSSYPIUM STOCKSII Masters. aceae. Sugar cane. Malvaceae. Cotton. From Muzaffarpur, Bengal, India. Cut- tings obtained from Noel Deerr, superin- From Sind, Karachi, India. Seeds pre- tendent of factories, through E. W. sented by the Deputy Director of Agricul- Brandes, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- ture, Sind. Received December 23, 1926. ceived December 29, 1926. A tropical shrub with small yellow Indian-grown sugar cane. flowers, which grows in rocky limestone soil on the western coast of India. 69383 and 69384. 69375. PITHECOLOBIUM sp. Mimosa- From China. Seeds obtained by F. A. ceae. McClure, agricultural explorer,' Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December From Summit, Canal Zone. Seeds pre- 22, 1926. sented by Holger Johansen, agronomist, Plant Introduction Garden. Received De- 69383. PSEUDOLAEIX AMABILIS (Nelson) cember 30, 1926. Rehder (P. kaempferi Gordon). Pina- A tropical American leguminous tree; ceae. to be grown to ascertain its horticultural No. 868. Kam tsung. Seeds from a value. large tree growing at Chinhwashan, Anh- wei. November 9, 1926. An excellent 69376.* COTONEASTER ROTUNDIFOLIA ornamental as well as a valuable timber LANATA C. Schneid. Malaceae. tree. From Chico, Calif. Plant growing at 69384. ARUNDINARIA BREVIPANICULATA the Plant Introduction Garden. Num- Hand.-Mzt. Poaceae. Bamboo. bered December, 1926. No. 869. Chenhwashaan. November 4, This plant has been grown at the Chico 1926. Liu chin chuk. This species garden, at the left side of the office steps, flowered during 1923 and 1924 and pro- under No. 32935, Cotoneaster miorophylla duced an abundance of seeds which were thymifolia, but is now identified as C. ro- gathered by the natives and used as food. tundifolia lanata. It is a low shrub, with elliptic or elliptic-oblong leaves, dark green 69385. DIOSCOREA ALATA L. Dioseorea- above and white tomentose beneath, and ceae. Greater yam. bright-red berries about one-third of an inch in diameter. Native to the Himalayas. From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Tubers presented by T. B. McClelland, horticultur- 69377 and 69378. CORYLUS MAXIMA ist, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received March 17, 1926. Numbered Mill. Betulaceae. Filbert. October, 1926. From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from The Ceylon purple yam produces a Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received De- roundish tuber which in Porto ^tico some- cember 20, 1926. times reaches a weight of 5 potfnds. The European filbert varieties. color of the flesh is deep purple, most of which is retained in cooking, and the qual- 69377. Variety' N. Avelina de Provence. ity is excellent. The variety does not yield as heavily as many others, and the 69378. Variety N. Avelina de Sidle. shape of the tubers makes it difficult to utilize to advantage. 69379. DEGUELIA TRIFOLIATA (Lour./ Taub. (Derris uliginosa Benth.). For previous introduction see No. 54900. Fabaceae. 69386 to 69396. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds (T. vulgare Vill.). Poaceae. presented by S. Youngberg, Director, Bu- Common wheat. reau of Agriculture. Received December 22, 1926. From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of ,• A large, handsome, leguminous woody Plant Industry, through the cooperation climber, native to Burma and the Bast In- of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, dies. The compound leaves are a foot or Harbin. Received December, 1926. more long, with 9 to 13 leaflets, and the bright-red flowers, three-fourths of an inch 69386. No. 7298. From Hsiachintai. Sep- long, are in lax racemes. The roots yield tember 14, 1926. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 19 2 6 23

69386 to 69396—Continued. 69398 to 69535—Continued. 69387. No. 7384. From Mishatzu, Klrin No. 6775. Vicinity of Shitoukhetsy Province. September 11, 1926. in the forest concession of the Chinese Eastern Railway. 69388. No. 7388. From Yingchengtzu, Kirin Province. September 5, 1926. 69403. CORTLUS HBTEROPHXLLA FiSCh. 69389. No. 8141. From Harbin. October Betulaceae. Hazel. No. 6746. From Ertsendiantsy. Sep- 20, 1926. tember 25, 1926. 69390. No. 8209. From Harbin. October For previous introduction see No. 21, 1926. 65622. 69391. No. 8226. From Harbin. October 69404 to 69444. HORDEUM VULGARB PAL- 21, 1926. LIDUM Seringe. Poaceae. 69392. No. 8288. From Harbin. October Six-rowed barley. 22, 1926. Locally grown seed, collected in Sep- 69393. No. 8307. From Harbin. October tember, 1926, and obtained through the 22, 1926. cooperation of D. McLorn, Postal Com- 69394. No. 8448. October 13, 1926. missioner, Harbin. Bulaohsiefka No. 61. Obtained from 69404." No. 6929. From Angangki or the experimental field of the Chinese Tsitsikar. Eastern Railway land department. 69405. No 6933. From Lanhsipei, 69395. No. 8565. From Harbin. October Heilungkiang Province. 26, 1926. 69406. No. 6937. From Wuchiatzu, 69396. No. 8612. From Harbin. Novem- Kirin Province. ber 4, 1926. 69407. No. 6941. From Fenghuangling. 69397. CAESALPINIA COBIAEIA (Jacq.) Willd. Caesalpiniaceae. Divi-divi. 69408. No. 6945. From Tuchiaotzu, Kirin Province. From Haina, Dominican Republic. Seeds presented by Dr. R. Ciferri, Director, Esta- 69409. No. 6949. From Chaotung. ci6n Agronomica de Haina. Received 69410. No. 6953. From Pinhsien. December 30, 1926. 69411. No. 6957. From Tungpei. For previous introduction and description see No. 69045. 69412. No. 6961. From Tunghsing- chen, Heilungkiang Province. 69398 to 69535. 69413. No. 6965. From Hsintien, From Manchuria. Seeds and bulbs obtained Kirin Province. by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, 69414. No. 6969. From Yushen. ^ Bureau of Plant Industry. Received No- vember and December, 1926. 69415. No. 6973. From Shihtouching- Nos. 69398 and 69399 were received tzu. through the cooperation of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Harbin. 69416. No. 6977. From Wangchitun. 69417. No. 6981. From Huachuan. i. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper (Glycine Mspida Maxim.). Fabaceae. 69418. No. 6985. From Tachen. Soy bean. 69419. No. 6989. From Changchun. No. 8380. From Hulanchichang, Kirin Province. 69420. No. 6992. From Wayun. 69421. No. 6995. From Chiehhochen. 69399. PHASEOLUS AURBUS Roxb. Fa- baceae. Mung bean. 69422. No. 6999. From Hsiaoholung, Kirin Province. No. 6381. From Hulanchichang, Kirin Province. 69423. No. 7003. From Ssutaitzu, Kirin Province. Nos. 69400 to 69403 were received through the Manchurian Research So- 69424. No. 7007. From Takushan, ciety, Harbin. Kirin Province. . 69400. ACANTHOPANAX SENTlCOSUM 69425. No. 7011. From Hailun. (Rupr.) Harms. Araliaceae. 69426. No. 7015. From Tifang. No. 6761. From the vicinity of Brt- sendiantsy. September 28, 1926. 69427. No. 7019. From Hsichengchen, Heilungkiang Province. For previous introduction, see No. 65907. 69428. No. 7023. From Pingyangchin, Kirin Province. 69401. ACER TBGMBNTOSUM Maxim. Aceraceae. Maple. No. 7027. From Shuanghochen, Kirin Province. No. 6739. Vicinity of the fourteenth block in the forest concession of the 69430. No. 7031. From Hulan. Chinese Eastern Railway, Shitoukhetsy. 69431. No. 7035. From Chiachikou, September 14, 1926. Kirin Province. For previous introduction see No. 69432. No. 7039. From Holung. 65481. 69433. No. 7043. From Tsitsikar. 69402. CIRCAEA CORDATA Royle. Ona- graceae. 69434. No. 7047. From Huatien. 24 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69398 to 69535—Continued. 69398 to 69535—Continued. 69435. No. 7051. From Hokang, Heil- 69455. No. 6944. From Tuchiaotzu, ungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 69436. No. 7055. From Teyuanheng. 69456. No. 6948. From Chaotung. 69437. No. 7059. From Chingcheng. 69457. No. 6952. From Pinhsien. 69438. No. 7063. From Taipingchuan. 69458. No. 6956. From Tungpei, Hei- 69439. No. 7067. From Tungpin. lungkiang Province. 69440. No. 7071. From Hsiyingeheng- 69459. No. 6960. From Tungsingchen, tzu. Heilungkiang Province. 69460. No. 6964. From Hsientien, 39441. No. 7075. From Keloer. Kirin Province. •69442. No. 7079. From Tawatun, Kirin Province. 69461. No. 6968. From Yushen. 69462. No. 6972. From Shihiouching- 69443. No. 7083. From Tehuei. tzu. 69444. No. 7086. From Shuangcheng. 69463. No. 6976. From Wangchitun, 69445. IRIS sp. Iridaceae. Kirin Province. No 6767. White River Valley. July 69464. No. 6980. From Huachuan. 30, 1926. Plants found growing in a 69465. No. 6984. From Tachen. river bottom valley, but not in especially wet locations. The flowers are said to be 69466. No. 6888. From Changchun. purple. 69467. No. 6994. From Chiehhochen, •69446. JUGLANS MANDSHURICA Maxim. Kirin Province. Juglandaceae. 69468. No. 6998. From Hsiaoholung, No. 6768. Harbin. September 28, Kirin Province. 1926. A tree said to attain a height of 69469. No. 7002. From Ssutaitzu, '80 feet and a diameter of 40 inches and Kirin Province. to live about 200 years. According to an analysis made at Harbin by P. M. 69470. No. 7006. From Takushan, Karwowurian, the kernels of this nut Kirin Province. contain 52 per cent of fine yellowish drying oil. 69471. No. 7010. From Hailun. For previous introduction see No. 65527. 69472. "No. 7014. From Tifang. 69473. No. 7018. From Hsichengchen, 69447. LAPORTBA BULBIFERA Wedd. Ur- Heilungkiang Province. ticaceae. 69474. No. 7022. From Shuanghochen, No. 6777. In the forest concession of Kirin Province. the Chinese Eastern Railway, near Shi- toukhetsy. September 19, 1926. A her- 69475. No. 7026. From Pingyangchen, baceous perennial with small air bulbs or Kirin Province. tubers borne in the leaf axils. 69476. No. 7030. From Hulan. 69448 to 69450. LILIUM spp. Liliaceae. 69477. No. 7034. From Chiachikou, Lily. Kirin Province. 69448. LILIUM AVENACEUM Fisch. 69478. No. 7038. From Holung. No. 6772. From Maoershan, on the 69479. No. 7042. From Tsitsikar. Chinese Eastern Railway. August, 1926. 69480. No. 7046. From Huatien. 69481. No. 7050. From Hokang, Hei- 69449. LILIUM DAURICUM Ker. lungkiang Province. Candlestick lily. No. 6771. From Maefoun, on the 69482. No. 7054. From Teyuanheng. •Chinese Eastern Railway. August, 1926. 69483. No. 705$. From Chingcheng. For previous introduction see No. 69484. No. 7062. From Taipingchuan. 65281. 69485. No. 7066. From Tungpin. 69450. LILIUM sp. 69486. No. 7070. From Hsiyingching- No. 6778. From Ertsendiantsy. Sep- tzu. The sample contains yellow, tember 29, 1926. brown, and green beans. 69487. No. 7074. From Keloer. 69451 to 69490. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Fabaceae. Mung- bean. 69488. No. 7078. From Tawatun, Kirin Province. Locally grown seed collected in Oc- tober, 1926, through the cooperation of 69489. No. 7082. From Tehuei. D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Harbin. 69490. No. 7085. From Shuangcheng. 69451. No. 6928. From Angangki or Tsitsikar. 69491 to 69493. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Fabaceae. Common bean. 69452. No. 6932. From Sanhochengco, Heilungkiang Province. Locally grown seed obtained through the cooperation of D. McLorn, Postal 69453. No. 6936. From Wuchaitze, Commissioner, Harbin, in September, Kirin Province. 1926. 69454. No. 6940. From Fenghuangling. 69491. No. 6958. From Tungpei. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 25

68398 to 69535—Continued. 69398 to 69535—Continued. 69492. No. 7020. From Hsichengcnen, 69521. No. 7036. From Chiachikou, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 69493. No. 7076. From Keloer. 69522. No. 7040. From Holung. 69494. PRUNUS ARMBNIACA L. Amygdala- 69523. No. 7044. From Tsitsikar. ceae. Apricot. 69524. No. 7048. From Huatien. No. 6766. September 29, 1926. A cul- 69525. No. 7052. From Hokang, Hei- tivated variety growing in Harbin. lungkiang Province. 69495. PYRUS USSURIENSIS Maxim. Mala- 69526. No. 7056. From Teyuanheng. ceae. 69527. No. 7060. From Chingcheng. No. 6773. A wild variety growing in the mountains near Ertsendiantsy. Sep- 69528. No. 7064. From Taipingchuan. tember 29, 1926, 69529. No. 7068. From Tungpin. 69496. RUBIA CORDIFOLIA L. Rubiaceae. 69530. No. 7072. From Hsiyingcheng- Madder. tzu. No. 6774. Obtained through the Man- churian Research Society in the forest 69531. No. 7080. From Tawatun, Kirin concession of the Chinese Eastern Rail- Province. way near Shitoukhetsy. September 29, 69532. No. 7083a. From Rehuei. 1926. The roots are said to yield a red dye. 69533. No. 7087. From Shuangcheng. For previous introduction see No. 69534. VICIA sp. Fabaceae. Vetch. 49652. No. 6451. From Harbin. September 69497 to 69533. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper 12, 1926. A purple vetch. (Glydne hispida Maxim.). Fabaceae. 69535. VITIS AMDRENSIS Rupr. Vitaceae. Soy bean. Amur grape. Locally grown seed collected in Sep- No. 6744. A wild Manchurian grape, tember, 1926, through the cooperation of obtained through the Manchurian Re- D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Harbin. search Society in the vicinity of Shitouk- hetsy. 69497. No. 6930. From Angangki or Tsitsikar. For previous introduction see No. 65960. 69498. No. 6934. From Lanhsipei, Hei- lungkiang Province. 69536 to 69547. 69499. No. 6938. From Wuchiatzu, From China. Scions and cuttings collected Kirin Province. by F. A. McClure, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Numbered 69500. No. 6942. From Fenghuangling. December, 1926. 69501. No. 6946. From Tuchiaotzu, 69536. CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA Blume. Fa- Kirin Province. gaceae. Chinese hairy chestnut. 69502. No. 6950. From Chaotung. No. 315. Shuisai, Lohkongtung. De- 69503. No. 6954. From Pinhsien. cember 25, 1925. Tao woh lut. This variety is ready to harvest in July or 69504. No. 6962. From Tunghsing- early August, hence its name " early-rice chen, Heilungkiang Province. chestnut." The usual harvest time for 69505. No. 6966. From Hsintien, Kirin the other varieties of chestnut common Province. here is September. 69537 to 69540. DIOSPYROS KAKI L. f. 69506. No. 6970. From Yushen. Diospyraceae. Kaki. 69507. No. 6974. From Shihtouching- 69537. No. 189. Near Fohtsuen, Loh- tzu. kongtung. November 1, 1925. 8ha 69508. No. 6978. From Wangchitun. hok tsz. A medium-sized subglobular, orange-yellow seedless variety. 69509. No. 6982. From Huachun. It is characterized by a layer of 69510. No. 6986. From Tachen. granular material just under the skin which gives a slight grating sound 69511. No. 6990. From Changchun. when cut, hence the name " sandy- 69512. No. 6996. From Chiehchen. shelled persimmon." 69538. No. 193. Taaishaan, Lohkong- 69513. No. 7000. From Hsiaoholung, tung. October 30, 1926. Taai yuk Kirin Province* tsz. A variety with large, subconi- 69514. No. 7004. From Ssutaitzu, cal, yellow fruits which are ripened Kirin Province. by the limewater method. 69515. No. 7008. From Takushan, 69539. No. 424. Taaichong. February Kirin Province. 22, 1926. Taai shui tsz. The fruits of this variety are said to be very 69516. No. 7012. From Hailun. large and globular but somewhat 69517. No. 7016. From Tifang. squarish in cross section. 69518. No. 7024. From Pingyangchen, 69540. No. 427. Pakshaan. February Kirin Province. 26, 1926. Taai tsz. 69519. No. 7028. From Shuanghochen, 69541. DIOSPYROS sp. Diospyraceae. Kirin Province. Persimmon. No. 354. From wild trees in Tung- 69520. No. 7032. From Hulan. tszhaang, Lungtaushaan. Tung pei tsau 4559—29 4 26 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69536 to 69547—Continued. 69548 and 69549—Continued, This variety differs from other persim- 69548. MALUS sp. mons found in this vicinity in having inner layers of light-gray bark and dark- No. 4722. Taluhua Temple, Kuang- gray branchlets. ning. November 7, 1925. Pin tze (sour crab apple). A variety with red to 69546. PYRUS CALLERYANA De- fruits, iy2 to 2 inches in diameter, which caisne. Malaceae. Pear. ripens in September. 69542. No. 203. Near Chukkouen, Loh- kongtung. October 31, 1925. Taai 69549. MALUS sp. leng tsoh sha lei. A variety with very large rusty-colored fruits, which No. 4725. Taluhua Temple, Kuangning. are one-sided globular in shape, with November 7, 1925. Tai ping kuo (peace- the large long stem inserted in a fruit crab apple). A small crab apple, deep irregular depression. The fruits half white and half red and 1 inch in have rather astringent coarse flesh diameter, which ripens early in August. and are considered best when pickled in salted vinegar. 69550 to 69712. 69543. No. 204. Near Chukkouen, Loh- From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. . kongtung. October 31, 1925. Hung Dorsett," agricultural explorer, Bureau of lei. A red-fruited very sweet variety Plant Industry, through the cooperation with little flavor, which is said to of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, resemble No. 203 [No. 69542] in Harbin. Received November, 1926. shape, but has a smaller stem. 69550 to 69704. HORDBUM VULGARE PAL- 69544. No. 205. Near Chukkouen, Loh- LIDUM Seringe. Poaceae. kongtung. October 31, 1925. Taam Six-rowed barley. shui sha lei. A large yellow globular- fruited variety which is considered 69550. No. 6781. From Mushihho, by the Chinese to be the best fla- Kirin Province. vored and sweetest variety of the 69551. No. 6785. From Ssuchatzu, pears grown in this region. Most Kirin Province. of the crop is consumed as fresh fruits. 69552. No. 6789. From Fuyuhsien, Kirin Province. 69545. No. 207. Near Chukkouen, Loh- kongtung. October 31, 1925. Taai 69553. No. 6793. From Shulanpaichi- tuTc suet lei. The fruits of this tun, Kirin Province. variety are said to be pear-shaped, yellow, with white flesh of excellent 69554. No. 6797. From Wuchangchu. quality. 69555. No. 6801. From Ahcheng. 69546. No. 208. Near Chukkouen, Loh- 69556. No. 6805. From Hsiangyang- kongtung. October 31, 1925. Ye chilin. saw sha lei. The fruits of this variety are said to be the smallest of 69557. No. 6809. From Wangching. any variety cultivated here. They are fine-grained, sweet, and of excel- 6955S. No. 6813. From Chinglang. lent texture. These fruits are used 69559. No. 6817. From Kirin, Kirin to make a drink called " ye sam Province. chap," which is considered by the Chinese to have medicinal value. 69560. No. 6823. From Mahaochilin. This drink is made by allowing the fruits to rot in covered jars for 69561. No. 6827. From Chiamussu. three years. The pulp is said to be 69562. No. 6831. From Hailar. entirely reduced by bacterial action and at the end of three years only 69563. No. 6834. From Mishan. a liquid remains. 69564. No. 6838. From Shulan. 69547. ZIZIPHUS sp. Rhamnaceae. 69565. No. 6842. From Kuanmashan. Jujube. 69566. No. 6846. From Lungchingtsun. No. 246. Cheungchow, Kwongsai. No- vember 21, 1925. Paak tso. An espe- 69567. No. 6857. From Chunghsing- cially small-seeded and prolific variety, chen, Heilungkiang Province. considered here to be the best of the 69568. No. 6861. From Wukeshu, Chinese jujubes. It seems to be culti- Kirin Province. vated only on the silty soil of the flood plain of the West River, west of Tak- 69569. No. 6865. From Bachitieh. hing, which is annually inundated. The 69570. No. 6869. From Hsinlichen- tree is deciduous, dropping its leaves in shenlan, Kirin Province. October and November, and is propagated here only by root sprouts which are taken 69571. No. 6873. From Heiershu. up and transplanted during February or March. The fruits are prepared for con- 69572. No. 6876. From Tangyuan. sumption by slitting the skin and boil- 69573. No. 6880. From Wangtechuch- ing them in a sugar solution after which ingtzu. they are dried in the sun. This product is called " mat tso," or honey dates. 69574. No. 6883. From Chungaitsun. 69575. No. 6887. From Suifenho. 69548 and 69549. MALUS spp. Mala- 68576. No. 6891. From Lungshingtsun, ceae. Crab apple. Kirin Province. From Manchuria. Scions collected by P. 69577. No. 6895. From Yakeshih, Hei- H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau lungkiang Province. of Plant Industry. Received January 2, 1926. Numbered December, 1926. 69578. No. 6899. From Fularki. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 27

69714 to 69848—Continued. 69714 to 69848—Continued. 69790. No. 7324. From Hsilingho, ciety, Harbin, from cones collected in Kirin Province. the fall of 1925. 69791. No. 7343. From Wuchangpu, For previous introduction see No. Kirin Province. 62472. 69792. No. 7355. From Yentungshan, 69820. VIBURNUM BUREJAETICUM Regel Kirin Province. and Herd. Caprifoliaceae. Manchurian viburnum. 69793. No. 7390. From Changanpu, Kirin Province. No. 7270. Ertsendiantsy. October 15, 1926. Chinese name, Chi shu tiao tzu 69794. No. 8240. From Taheiho, Hei- (season tree). A shrub up to 5 meters lungkiang Province. high, with dense cymes of white flowers Nos. 69795 to 69811 were obtained and bluish black berries. The tender through F. F. Terentieff, director of the branches are said to be used for making land department, from the experimental baskets. field of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Nos. 69821 to 69827 were obtained through the cooperation of D. McLorn, 69795. No. 8452. Hai sheu wei ta mai. Postal Commissioner, Harbin. 69796. No. 8453. Pei ching ta mai. 69821 and 69822. ZEA MAYS L. Poaceae. 69797. No. 8454. Oonashichi No. 2. Corn. 69798. No. 8455. Tsao ta mai (early 69821. No. 7388. From Shihchuanchen, barley). Heilungkiang Province. 69799. No. 8456. Qonashichi No. h. 69822. No. 8592. From Tahuangti, Kirin Province. 69800. No. 8457. QonasMchi chielir mak. 69823 to 69827. AVENA SATIVA L. Poa- ceae. Oats. 69801. No. 8458. Gonashichi No. 1. 69823. No. 8181. From Jalanour, Hei- 69802. No. 8459. Pulanishaoweitzu. lungkiang Province. 69803. No. 8463. Feng Men pai (Muk- 69824. No. 8202. [No locality given.] den white barley). 69825. No. 8208. From Pokutu. 69804. No. 8464. Chihtanitzu. Seeds originally from Kanghsien. 69826. No. 8233. From Yalu, Heilung- kiang Province. 69805. No. 8466. CMehlimak. 69827. No. 8235. From Chuerkanho. 69806. No. 8468. Haio tzu muchi. Nos. 69828 to 69842 were obtained 69807. No. 8469. Shihwalitsenpalok from the experimental field of the Chinese No. U. Eastern Railway, through F. F. Terentieff, 69808. No. 8470. Bulaochi yuna. director of the land department. 69809. No. 8471. Chihtanitzu. 69828 and 69829. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA (L.) Scribn. (Setaria italica Beauv.). 69810. No. 8472. Hanayihansien. Poaceae. Millet. 69811. No. 8473. MuyipeiUshu. 69828. No. 8500. Posha. 69812. LESPEDEZA BICOLOR Turcz. Faba- 69829. No. 8507. Lung chao. ceae. 69830 to 69842. SORGHUM VULGARE Pers. No. 6752. September 28, 1926. Ob- Poaceae. • Sorghum. tained through the Manchurian Research Society; originally collected in the vicin- 69S30. No. 8474. Hagee hatsu fang- ity of Ertsendiantsy. paiyiyen No. h> For previous introduction see No. 69831. No. 8475. Pai kaoliank (white 65746. kaoliang). 69813 to 69818, PANICUM MILIACEUM L. 69832. No. 8476. Choshenkomaitze. Poaceae. Proso. 69833. No. 8477. Huankomaiow. Obtained from the experimental field 69834. No. 8478. Hunkomaiow. through F. F. Terentieff, director of the land department, Chinese Eastern Rail- 69835. No. 8479. Huangomaiow. way. 69836. No. 8480. Huangoshanahui. 69813. No. 8511. Laogliwala kuluta- 69837. No. 8481. Eeihsingopanko. iaw8. 69838. No. 8482. Tiao chu miao tzu'. 69814. No. 8512. Huei shu tzu tao tzu. 69839. No. 8483. Lao mu chu pu tai tou (old pig does not lift up his 69815. No. 8513. Huang tau shu tzu. head). 69816. No. 8514. Pai shu tzu No. 2 0. No. 8484. Hei ko shih yen (white millet No. 2). hung ko. 69817. No. 8515. Pai shu tzu No. 1 69841. No. 8485. Lao ku tzu. (white millet No. 1). 69842. No. 8486. Chu yi cUh chu ko. 69818. No. 8516. Li se shu tzu (brown millet). 69843. SORGHUM VULGARE Pers. Poaceae. Sorghum. 69819. PINUS SINENSIS Lambert. Pina- No. 8594. From Tahuangti, Kirin ceae. Chinese pine. Province, obtained through the coopera- No. 8517. October 3, 1926. Obtained tion of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, through the Manchurian Research So- Harbin. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 31

69714 to 69848—Continued. 69850 to 69864—Continued. Nos. 69844 to 69846 were obtained 69854. GLADIOLUS SEGETUM Ker. Irida- from the experimental field of the Chinese ceae. Eastern Railway, through F. F. Teren- tieff, director of the land department. A European gladiolus of free habit, fond of warm dry soil and a sunny situa- 69844. HORDEUM VULGARB COELESTB L. tion, with rather small rose-purple flow- Poaceae. Six-rowed "barley. ers. It is an admirable species for mixed No. 8465. Peking. borders. For previous introduction see No. 69845. HORDEUM VULGARE NIGRUM (Willd.) Beaven. Poaceae. 57858. Six-rowed barley. 69855. JUNIPERUS PHOENICEA L. Pina- No. 8451. Feng Hen hei (black barley ceae. Phoenician juniper. of Mukden). A low ornamental evergreen tree about 20 feet high, native to dry places in the 69846. PANICUM MILIACEUM L. Poaceae. Mediterranean countries. Proso. For previous introduction see No. No. 8510. LaokolUoala taoholutalows. 65020. Numbers 69847 and 69848 were obtained through the cooperation of D. 69856. LATHYRUS APHACA L. Fabaceae. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Harbin. A semiprostrate or ascending yellow- 69847. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Faba- flowered leguminous herb, native to Asia ceae. Mung bean. Minor. No. 8615. From Santaokang, Kirin For previous introduction see No. Province. 40313. 69848. HORDEUM VULGARB PALLIDUM 69857. MEDICAGO MINIMA (L.) Grufberg. Seringe. Poaceae. Six-rowed barley. Fabaceae. A prostrate leguminous annual, with No. 8323. From Tungnanchen, Heilung- stems about 2 feet long, native to dry kiang Province. situations in southern Europe. 69849. PBUNUS CEKASIFEKA PISSARDI X For previous introduction see No. SAUCINA. Amygdalaceae. 57899. From Chico, Calif. A hybrid originated by 69858. ONOBRYCHIS C A P U T-G A L L I (L.) the late Walter Van Fleet at Little Silver, Lam. Fabaceae. N. J., and grown at the Chico Plant In- An annual or biennial, prostrate or as- troduction Garden. Numbered December, cending plant with stems up to 3 feet 1926. in length. Native to dry situations in Tree 3, row 66, old test orchard. Tree the Mediterranean region. small, fairly vigorous, prolific; fruits rounded, about 1% inches in diameter; skin For previous introduction see No. dark red, overspread with bluish bloom, 64637. dots numerous and small; flesh light red, 69859. R U M E X BUCEPHALOPHORUS L. firm, very juicy, sweet, of fair quality; pit large, pointed, oval, flat, clinging to flesh. Polygonacfae. Fruits very attractive in appearance, good A hardy European herbaceous plant, for home use. Ripens at Chico from late the leaves of which are used as greens. May until the middle of June. 69860. SCORZONERA HIRSUTA L. Cichoria* 69850 to 69864. ceae. A hardy herbaceous thistlelike peren- From Brignoles, France. Seeds presented nial, about IV2 feet high, with white by Dr. R. Salgues, Director, Brignoles flowers. Native to southern Europe. Botanic Station. Received November 15, 1926. •69861. TAMUS COMMUNIS L. Dioscorea- ceae. 69850. CORONILLA SCORPIOIDES (L.) Koch. A twining herbaceous perennial, belong- Fabaceae. ing to the yam family, with a tuberous An erect yellow-flowered herbaceous root and bearing small red berries. Na- perennial, about 6 inches high, native to tive to Europe and Asia. the Mediterranean countries. !. THLASPI ALLIACBUM L. Brassica- For previous introduction see No. 37638. A herbaceous plant, belonging to the 69851. CRUPINA VULGARIS Pers. Astera- mustard family; the seeds, which taste ceae. like garlic, are used medicinally for A thistlelike -herbaceous plant, about 3 rheumatism. feet high, with pinkish flowers. Native i. TRIFOLIUM STELLATUM L. Faba- to the Mediterranean countries. ceae. Clover. 69852. CYNOSURUS ECHINATUS L. Poa- An annual upright clover, up to a foot ceae. Grass. high, native to the Mediterranean region. An annual bushy grass, up to 2 feet high, with slender stems, native to south- For previous introduction see No. ern Europe. 64645. 69853. EUPHORBIA SERRATA L. Euphor- 69864. CYNANCHUM VINCETOXICUM (L.) biaceae. Spurge. Pers. Asclepiadaceae. A herbaceous perennial, native to the A hardy herbaceous perennial, 2 to 3 warmer parts of southern Europe, with feet high, with white flowers. Native narrow serrate leaves. to Europe. 32 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69865. ILEX PAKAGUAEIENSIS St. Hil. 69873 and 69874—Continued. Aquifoliaceae. Yerba mate. 69874. The white Peruvian guava is more From Asuncion, Paraguay. Seeds pre- prolific and has thick sweet flesh of sented lay Dr. C. Fiebrig, director, Botanic delicious flavor. The average weight Garden. Received November 12, 1926. is about 5 ounces, occasional fruits- weighing 9 ounces. A tender evergreen Paraguayan holly the leaves of which are dried and used to make 69875. EREMOCITRUS GLAUCA (Lindl.) the beverage called " mate"," or Paraguay Swingle (Atalantia glauca Benth.). tea. Rutaceae. 69866 to 69869. SOLANUM TUBEROSTJM L. Australian desert kumquat. Solanaceae. Potato. From Dundas, New South Wales. Seeds From Wolverhampton, England. Tubers ob- presented by Herbert J. Rumsey. Re- tained from F. W. Keay, through William ceived November 24, 1926. Stuart, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- A shrub or small tree about 14 feet high,, ceived November 24, 1926. native to the deserts of northeastern Aus- tralia. The small thick leathery leaves are English varieties. gray green, and the fruits are about half 69866. Keay'8 Champion. an inch in diameter. The acid juice of the fruit forms the basis, of an agreeable bever- 69867. King Edward X Patterson's Cham- age, and the peel has the sweetish flavor pion. of the kumquat. It is the hardiest of all 69868. Magnum Bonum X Patterson's Yio- the evergreen citrus fruits and is of promise toria. to plant breeders. 69869. Patterson's Victoria. For previous introduction see No. 66869. 69870. PSIDITJM GUAJAVA L. Myrta- 69876 to 69895. ceae. Guava. From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of From Holguin, Cuba. Seeds presented by Plant Industry. Received November 17, Thomas R. Towns. Received November 1926. 15, 1926. These seeds were collected by I. V. Kos- The red Peruvian guava is fully as pro- loff, Manchurian Research Society, Harbin. lific as the white variety, but the flesh is not so thick around the seed. The flavor 69876 to 69880. ACER spp. Aceraceae. is delicious, and the fruits average 5 or 6 Maple. ounces in weight. 69876 and 69877. ACER BARBINERVB 69871. SCHIZOPHBAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES Maxim. Sieb. and Zucc. Hydrangeaceae. A shrubby maple, native to Man- churia, with coarsely toothed, 5-lobed From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Cuttings pre- leaves. v sented by C. S. Sargent, Arnold Arbore- tum. Received November 19, 1926. For previous introduction see No. 65909. An ornamental climbing Japanese shrub, 30 feet or more long, with handsome bright- 69876. No. 6738. September 14,1926. green rounded leaves and showy clusters of Collected in the vicinity of Shi- white flowers. Probably hardy throughout toukhetsy in the forest concession all but the extreme northern parts of the of the Chinese Eastern Railway. United States. 69877. No. 6740. September 10, 1926. For previous introduction see No. 40068. Collected in the vicinity of Shi- toukhetsy in the forest concession 69872. DAVIDIA INVOLUCRATA Baill. of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Cornaceae. 69878. ACER GINNALA Maxim. From Paris, France. Seeds presented by A. No. 6750. September 28, 1926. Vi- Gerard. Received November 26, 1926. cinity of Ertsendiantsy. A small tree, or large shrub, of bushy habit, with The Chinese dove tree, as this is some- 3-lobed, slightly heart-shaped leaves and times called, is a native of the mountain very fragrant white flowers in short forests of central and western China. In panicles, which appear In May. This its native home it becomes a tree 75 feet maple is closely allied to Acer tatari- tall, with a shapely pyramidal crown. cum, but differs markedly in shape of When in bloom the tree is unusually strik- leaf. The foliage turns a beautiful red ing because of the two or three large, snow- before falling, the species being one of white bracts which subtend each flower. the best for autumnal coloring. It is These bracts are of unequal size, the larger native to Manchuria and Japan. being 4 to 8 inches long and 2 to 4 inches broad. The bright-green, oval, sharply For previous introduction see No. toothed leaves are 3 to 6 inches long. 65910. 69879. ACER MANDSHURICUM Maxim. For previous introduction see No. 65439. No. 6743. September 19, 1926. Vi- cinity of Shitoukhetsy in the forest 69873 and 69874. PSIDITJM GUAJAVA L. concession of the Chinese Eastern Rail- Myrtaceae. Guava. way. A small hardy tree or large shrub, with leaves composed of three From Holguin, Cuba. Seeds presented by leaflets, the terminal one 3 inches long Thomas R. Towns. Received November and the lateral ones shorter. Native 24, 1926. to eastern Siberia and Manchuria. 69873. Fo* previous introduction and de- For previous introduction see No. scription see No. 69870. 65480. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 33

69876 to 69895—Continued. 69899 to 69931—Continued. For previous introduction see No. beneath and on the edges. The scape 56612. is nearly 2 feet high and bears large heads 9 inches across, each composed 69895. VITIS AMURENSIS Rupr. Vitaceae. of from 60 to 80 deep-lilac flowers. Amur grape. For previous introduction see No. No. 6758. September 28, 1926. Vicin- ity of Ertsendiantsy. A local wild va- 58868. riety which is the best we have ever 69900. ALLIUM BEESIANUM W. W. seen. The vine is a very strong grower; Smith. the bunches are larger and some of them very compact. The deep-blue or A western Chinese onion, 9 to 18 black grapes are of good size but contain inches high, with pendulous blue flow- large seeds and very little flesh, though ers. there is a considerable amount of well- 69901. ALLIUM CAKDIOSTEMON Fisch. flavored juice which is made into wine. and Mey. {Note by P. H. Dorsett under No. 65515.) A bulbous plant, iy2 feet high, with 69896. TROPAEOLUM TUBEEOSUM Ruiz small purplish flowers. Native to and Pav. Tropaeolaceae. Transcaucasia. From Edinburgh, Scotland. Tubers pur- 69902. ALLIUM KANSUENSE Regel. chased from Dobbie & Co., The Royal A blue-flowered bulbous plant, na- Scottish Seed Establishment. Received tive to northwestern China. November 30, 1926. 69903. ALLIUM MOLY L. A tuberous-rooted herbaceous climber, with red and yellow flowers, native to the A bulbous species with broad, glau- highlands of northern South America, cous leaves and scapes 10 to 15 inches where the tubers are boiled and eaten as a high. The bright-yellow flowers are vegetable. The plant is said to be able to in compact heads. Native to southern withstand a slight frost. Europe. For previous introduction see No. 46625. For previous introduction see No. 58681. 69897. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. (T. vulgare Vill.). Poaceae. 69904. ALLIUM NARCISSIFLORUM Vill. Common wheat. An elegant Italian species, about 9 inches high, with nodding heads of From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. beautiful rose-colored flowers. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry, through the cooperation For previous introduction see No. of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Har- 58682. bin. Received December 12, 1926. 69905. ALLIUM OSTROWSKIANUM Regel. No. 8095. From Hueitzusanching, Hei- This species, native to Turkestan, lungkiang Province. has rose-colored flowers produced freely in many-flowered umbels on scapes 6 69898. GLADIOLUS sp. Iridaceae. inches high. From Vicosa, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Bulbs presented by Miss C. Rolfs, Escola Su- For previous introduction see No. perior de Agricultura e Veterinaria. Re- 66533. ceived May 7, 1926. Numbered Decem- 69906. ALLIUM YUNNANENSE Diels. ber, 1926. A cespitose onion, native to south- From near the Pico das Bandeiras, one western China, with linear leaves about of the peaks of the Serra de Caparao, at 6 inches long and pink or purplish an altitude of about 2,000 meters. The flowers on a scape 4 to 16 inches long. flower is deep rose, more pinkish than red, with a darker throat and though not so For previous introduction see No. large as the ordinary cultivated variety, 66535. the fact of there being 10 flowers out at the same time on the one stalk seems 69907 to 69909. ASTRAGALUS spp. Faba- rather unusual. In cultivation every spike ceae. has three spikelets, with a varying number of blooms on a main spike and on the 69907. ASTRAGALUS FRIGIDUS (L.) A. spikelets, a feature which would seem to Gray. Milk vetch. make it good for breeding purposes. The A perennial upright or ascending first flowers on the side spikes were open- plant, entirely unbranched or with very ing when the earliest ones of the main spike few branches. Native to alpine slopes were past. (Miss Rolfs.) throughout northern Europe and Asia. 69899 to 69931. For previous introduction see No. 66518. From Edinburgh, Scotland. Seeds presented by William Wright Smith, Regius 69908. ASTRAGALUS PENDULIFLORUS Keeper, Royal Botanic Gardens. Received Lam. November 13, 1926. A hardy herbaceous perennial up to 69899 to 69906. ALLIUM spp. Liliaceae. 20 inches high, native to the alpine regions of central Europe. 69899. ALLIUM ALBOPILOSUM C. H. Wright. 69909. ASTRAGALUS WULFENI Koch. A trans-Caspian species which hns An erect hardy herbaceous peren- probably the largest flowers of the nial, native to southwestern Europe. genus. The bulbs are large, and the strap-shaped leaves, 18 inches long, 69910. BETA PATELLARIS Moq. Chenopo- have longitudinal lines of white hairs diaceae. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 35

69899 to 69931—Continued. 69899 to 69931—Continued. A Canary Island relative of the com- For previous introduction see No. mon beet (Beta vulgaris) ; it grows in 64937. sandy places along the shores of the islands. 69922 to 69927. LILIUM spp. Liliaceae. For previous introduction see No. 69922. LILIUM DUCHARTREI Franch. 30977. A western Chinese lily, 2 to 3 feet 69911. CHIONODOXA LUCILIAE Boiss. Li- high, having white flowers tinged with liaceae. (Hory-of-the-snow. rose. Locally-grown seeds from Edinburgh, 69923 to 69925. LILIUM MARTAGON L. Scotland. Martagon lily. For previous introduction see No. For previous introduction see No. 66458. 66470. 69912. COEYDALIS CHEILANTHIFOLIA 69923. Locally grown seeds. Hemsl. Papaveraceae. 69924. Var. album, A white-flowered A tuberous-rooted perennial, with pale- form. yellow flowers. Native to central China. 69925. Var. album punptatum. A- 69913. CBAMBE CORDIFOLIA Stev. Brassi- white-flowered form with spots. caceae. 69926. LILIUM PYRENAICUM Gouan. A herbaceous, white-flowered perennial, Lily. native to desert places in the mountain- A European lily about 2 feet high, ous regions of the Caucasus. with dark-yellow flowers. Native to For previous introduction see No. the Pyrenees. 30771. 69927. LILIUM WILLMOTTIAB Wilson. 69914 to 69916. DODECATHBON spp. Pri- mulaceae. A Chinese lily, 3 to 4 feet high, with orange-red, dark-spotted flowers. 69914. DODECATHEON JEFFEEYI Van i. ORNITHOGALUM spp. Houtte. 69928 to Liliaceae. A hardy herbaceous perennial, with purple, yellow, and brown flowers, na- 69928. ORNITHOGALUM NARBONENSE L. tive to the wet alpine meadows of Variety pyramidale. A bulbous the northwestern Pacific States. plant, 2 to 3 feet high, with white and 69915. DODECATHEON LEMOLNEI Hort. green flowers. Variety excelsum. A hardy herba- 69929. ORNITHOGALUM OLIGOPHYLLUM ceous perennial, a hybrid between Dode- Clarke. catheon ellipMcum and D. jeffreyi. A bulbous plant, about 5 inches high, 69916. DODECATHEON PAUCIFLORUM with white and green flowers. Native Greene. to Asia Minor. A hardy herbaceous perennial, about 69930. ORNITHOGALUM PYRBNAICUM L. 7 inches high, with oval or oblong Star of Bethlehem. leaves and purple flowers. Native to the northwestern United States and A bulbous plant, about 2 feet high, British Columbia. with greenish flowers, native to Europe. 69931. TRITOMA NATALBNSIS (Baker) 69917. ERODIUM WILKOMIANUM Hort. Skeels (Kniphofla natalenste Baker). Geraniaceae. Liliaceae. Torch lily. 69918 to 69920. IRIS spp. Iridaceae. A South African torch lily 2 to 3 feet 69918. IRIS DELAVATI Micheli. high, with linear leaves and yellow An iris, 2 to 4 feet high, with violet flowers in a rather loose raceme about 7 and white flowers. Native to south- inches long. western China. For previous introduction see No. 69919. IRIS SIBIRICA L. 32971. A compact tufted iris, native to central Europe and eastern Siberia. It 69932 to 70253. has narrow green leaves 1 to 2 feet From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. long, which are not rigid, and small Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of clusters of violet and blue flowers Plant Industry, through the cooperation borne on a tall slender stem. of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Har- 69920. IRIS VBRSICOLOR L. bin. Received November and December, A stout-stemmed iris, up to 2 feet 1926. high, native to Canada and the north- 69932 to 70038. PHASEOLUS spp. Faba- ern United States. It has sword- ceae. shaped leaves and violet-blue flowers variegated with green, yellow, and 69932. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) white toward the center. W. F. Wight. Adsuki bean. 69921. LEUCOJUM TRICHOPHYLLDM No. 7139. From Tienpaoshan, Kirin Schousb. Amaryllidaceae. Province. September, 1926. This graceful, bulbous plant, 2 feet 69933 to 69985. PHASEOLUS A U R B U S high, with its white, hanging flowers, Roxb. Mung bean. three or four on each stem, gives a delicate touch to the border. (Note under Locally grown seeds collected in Sep- No. 04087 by David FaircMld.) tember, 1926. 36 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69932 to 70253—Continued. 69932 to 70253—Continued. 69933. No. 6780. From Mushihho, 69969. No. 7126. From Ningkuta. Kirin Province. 69970. No. 7130. From Hsingjen- 69934. No. 6784. From Ssuchatzu, chen, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 69971. No. 7134. From Hsiaoching- 69935. No. 6788. From Fuyuhsien, tzu, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 69972. No. 7138. From Tienpaoshan, 69936. No. 6792. From Shulanpai-. Kirin Province. chitun, Kirin Province. 69973. No. 7147. Naho. 69937. No. 6796. From Wuchangchu. 69974. No. 7162. From Tiehshanpao. 69938. No. 6800. From Ahctieng. 69975. No. 7166. From Taolaichao. 69939. No. 6904. From Hsiangyang- pao, Kirin Province. 69976. No. 7186. From Ertaokou. 69977. No. 7190. From *Tungchi- 69940. No. 6808. From Wangching. angfu, Heilungkiang Province. 69941. No. 6812. From Chingkang. 69978. No. 7208. From Hengtao- 69942. No. 6816. From Kirin, Kirin hotzu, Kirin Province. Province. 69979. No. 7212. From Tulungchian, 69943. No. 6820. From Malienken- Kirin Province. This sample con- sang, Heilungkiang Province. tains green and brownish seeds. 69944. No. 6822. From Mahao, Kirin 69980. No. 7228. From Ningnien- Province. chan, Heilungkiang Province. 69945. No. 6826. From Chiamussu. 69981. No. 7232. From Lanpaio- chiao, Kirin Province. 69946. No. 6830. From Hailar. Mung beans are said not to be 69982. No. 7236. From Panshihhsien. grown in Hailar. Probably these seeds originally came from some 69983. No. 7240. From Paoching. other section. 69984. No. 7244. From Nanyangtsun. 69947. No. 6833. From Mishan. 69985. No. 7248. From Nantzucheng- 69948. No. 6837. From Shulan. yin, Kirin Province. 69986 to 69990. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. 69949. No. 6841. From Kuanmashan. Fabaceae. Common bean. 69950. No. 6845. From Lungching- Locally grown seeds collected in Sep- tsun. tember, 1926. 69951. No. 6849. From Tatzuching. 69986. No. 6786. From Ssuchatzu, 69952. No. 6852. From Chaochuh- Kirin Province. siehtang, Heilungkiang Province. 69987. No. 6814. From Chingkang. 69953. No. 6856. From Chunghsing- 69988. No. 6824. From Mahao, Kirin chen, Heilungkiang Province. Province. 69954. No. 6860. .From Wukeshu, Kirin Province. 69989. No. 7100. From Naoau. 69955. No. 6864. From Pachitieh. 69990. No. 7246. From Nanyangtsun. 69991 to 70038. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper 69956. No. 6868. From Hsinlichen- (Glycine Mspida Maxim.). Faba- shulan, Kirin Province. ceae. Soy bean. 69957. No. 6872. From Heiershu. 69991. No. 6782. From Mushihho, 69958. No. 6875. From Tangyuang. Kirin Province. 69959. No. 6879. From Wangtec- 69992. No. 6790. From Fuyuhsien, huchingtzu. Kirin Province. 69960. No. 6914. From Chihsien- 69993. No. 6794. From Shulanpai- chen, Kirin Province. chitun, Kirin Province. 69961. No. 6925. From Shengping- 69994. No. 6798. From Wuchangchu. chen, Heilungkiang Province. 69995. No. 6802. From Ahcheng. 69962. No. 7094. From Yungtsing- 69996. No. 6&06. From Hsiangyang- yuan, Kirin Province. pao, Kirin Province. 69963. No. 7102. From Shanhowan, 69997. No. 6810. From Wangching. Kirin Province. 69998. No. 6818. From Kirin, Kirin 69964. No. 7106. From Hsiaosan- Province. chakon, Kirin Province. Seeds of the 1925 crop. 69999. No. 6821. From Malienkin- sang, Heilungkiang Province. 69965. No. 7110. From Hsiaoshuang- chingpu, Kirin Province. 70000. No. 6828. From Chiamussu. Beans rather round, quite large, 69966. No. 7114. From Chaochou. hilums almost white. 69967. No. 7118. From Tailaichi. 70001. No. 6835. From Mishan. . No. 7122. From Chaoyang- 70002. No. 6839. From Shulan. shan, Kirin Province. 70003. No. 6843. From Kuanmashan. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 37

69932 to 70253—Continued. 69932 to 70253—Continued. 70004. No. 6847. From Lungcbing- No. 7158. From Keertarhsi, Heilung- tsun. kiang Province, September, 1926. 70005. No. 6850. From Tatzuching. 70041 to 70173. PHASEOLUS spp. Faba- ceae. 70006. No. 6854. From Chaohuhsieh- tang, Heilungkiang Province. Locally grown seed collected in Sep- tember, 1926. 70007. No. 6858. From Chunghsing- chen, Heilungkiang Province. 70041. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adsuki bean. 70008. No. 6862. From Wukeshu, Kirin Province. No. 7224. From Tapahao, Kirin Province. 70009. No. 6866. From Bachitieh. 70042 to 70069. PHASEOLUS A U R E U S 70010. No. 6870. From Hsinlichen- Roxb. Mung bean. shulan, Kirin Province. 70042. No. 6882. From Chungaitsun. 70011. No. 6874. From Heiershun. 70043. No. 6886. From Suifenho. 70012. No. 6877. From Tangyuan. 70044. No. 6890. From Lungching- 70013. No. 6916. From Chihsien- tsun, Kirin Province. chen, Kirin Province. 70045. No. 6894. From .Yakeshih, 70014. No. 6920. From Hailin. Heilungkiang Province. 70015. No. 6923. From Jalantun. 70046. No. 6898. From Fularki. 70016. No. 7096. From Yungtseng- 70047. No. 6902. From Bayen. yuan, Kirin Province. 70048. No. 6906. From Tunhuahsien. 70017. No. 7104. From Shanghowan, Kirin Province. 70049. No. 6910. From Chenghsien- chiao. 70018. No. 7108. From Hsiaosan- chakou, Kirin Province. 70050. No. 6918. From Hailin. 70019. No. 7112. From Hsiaoshuang- 70051. No. 6922. From Jalantun. chingpu, Kirin Province. 70052. No. 7098. From Mapai. 70020. No. 7116. From Chaochou. 70053. No. 7143. From Hsingnung- 70021. No. 7120. From Tailaichi. chen, Heilungkiang Province. 70022. No. 7124. From Chaoyang- 70054. No. 7151. From Kungpeng- shan, Kirin Province. tzu. 70023. No. 7128. From Nungkuta. 70055. No. 7155. From Nananchen, Heilungkiang Province. 70024. No. 7132. From Hsingjen- chen, Heilungkiang Province. 70056. No. 7170. From Tungchailun, Kirin Province. 70025. No. 7136. From Hsiaoching- tzu, Kirin Province. 70057. No. 7174. From Mintzushih- ching, Heilungkiang Province. 70026. No. 7141. From Tienpaoshan, Kirin Province. 70058. No. 7178. From Hushuliho. 70027. No. 7145. From Nungchen, 70059. No. 7182. From Tatientzu, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70028. No. 7164. From Tiehshanpao. 70060. No. 7197. From Nieutzushan, Heilungkiang Province. 70029. No. 7168. From Taolaichao. 70061. No. 7200. From Ahcheng. 70030. No. 7188. From Ertaokou. 70062. No. 7204. From Taweitzukou, 70031. No. 7210. From Hengtaoho- Kirin Province. tzu, Kirin Province. 70063. No. 7216. From Paochiakou, 70032. No. 7214. From Tulungchuan. Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70064. No. 7220. From Shanhotun. 70083. No. 7226. From Tapahao, Kirin Province. 70065. No. 7252. From Shahoyen, Kirin Province. 70034. No. 7230. From Ningnien- chan, Heilungkiang Province. 70066. No. 7256. From Kuanti, Kirin Province. 70035. No. 7234. From Lanpsao- chiao, Kirin Province. 70067. No. 7260. From Chichachae, Kirin Province. 70036. No. 7238. From Panshihhsien. 70068. No. 7271. From Wengsheng- 70037. No. 7242. From Paoching. chiehtzu, Kirin Province. 70038. No. 7250. From Nantzuching- 70069. No. 7275. From Minchiatun. ying, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70039. AVENA SATivA L. Poaceae. Oats. 70070 to 70073. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. No. 7159. From Keertarhsi, Heilung- Common bean. kiang Province. September, 1926. 70070. No. 6926. From Shengping- 70040. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA (L.) chen, Heilungkiang Province. Scribn. (Setaria italica Beauv.). Poa- 70071. No. 7184. From Tatientzu, ceae. Millet. Kirin Province. 38 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69932 to 70253—Continued. 69932 to 70253—Continued. 70072. No. 7195. From Taputzuho- 70107. No. 7519. Manghaichen, Hei- bou, Kirin Province. lungkiang Province. 70073. No. 7273. From Wengcbang- 70108. No. 7523. Hsiaosuifen. cbiebtzu, Kirin Province. 70109. No. 7527. Hsiasantun. 70074 to 70096. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper (Glycine hispida Maxim.). Faba- 70110. No. 7530. Chucbiacbengtzu, ceae. Soy T>ean. Kirin Province. 70111. No. 7534. Tachingtsui, Kirin 70074. No. 6884. From Chungaitsun. Province. 70075. No. 6888. From Surfenbo. 70112. No. 7538. Halabaicbingtzu, 70076. No. 6892. From Lungcbing- Kirin Province. tsun, Kirin Province. 70113. No. 7542. Nungan. 70077. No. 6896. From Yakesbib, Heilungkiang Province. 70114. No. 7546. Fangniukou. 70078. No. 6900. From Fularti. 70115. No. 7550. Imienpo. 70116. No. 7555. Hanchiatien, Kirin 70079. No. 6904. From Bayen. Province. 70080. No. 6908. From Tunhuasien. 70117. No. 7559. Mingcbiang. 70081. No. 6912. From Cbengbeing- chiao. 70118. No. 7564. Shuangyangho. 70119. No. 7568. Laotoukou, Kirin 70082. No. 7149. From Nabo. Province. 70083. No. 7153. From Kungpengtzu. 70120. No. 7572. Hsiaohaotzu, Hei- 70084. No. 7172. From Tungcbialun, lungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70121. No. 7574. Peiyinbo. 70085. No. 7176. From Mintzusbib- 70122. No. 7578. Tungkouchen, cbing, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70086. No. 7180. From Hushulibo. 70123. No. 7582. Hengshengpu, Hei- 70087. No. 7192. From Tungcbiangfu, lungkiang Province. Heilungkiang Province. 70124. No. 7586. Yungcbingweitzu. 70088. No. 7198. From Nieutzusban, 70125. No. 7590. Pataohotzu, Kirin Heilungkiang Province. Province. 70089. No. 7202. From Abcheng. 70126. No. 7594. Pachiatzu. 70090. No. 7206. From Taweitzukou, 70127. No. 7598. S b u a n g bocben, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70091. No. 7218. From Paocbiakou, Kirin Province. 70128. No. 7602. Itung. 70092. No. 7222. From Sbanbotun. 70129. No. 7606. Hsinglungtun. 70093. No. 7254. From Shaboyen, 70130. No. 7968. Cbitamu, Kirin Kirin Province. Province. 70094. No. 7258. From Kuanti, 70131. No. 7969. Langcbiasbaokuo, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70095. No. 7262. From Cbichacbae, 70132. No. 7976. Wucbiatzu. Kirin Province. 70133. No. 7977. Wangkuei. 70096. No. 7277. From Mincbiatun, 70134. No. 7984. Peiancben, Hei- Kirin Province. lungkiang Province. 70097 to 70173. PHASEOLUS AUBBUS Roxb. Mung bean. 70135. No. 7987. Sanbsing. 70136. No. 7591. Yinmabo, Kirin 70097. No. 7473. From Yimapaitzu, Province. Kirin Province. 70137. No. 7995. Tiehlingho. 70098. No. 7477. From Nuncbiang. 70099. No. 7482. From Yusbukou, 70138. No. 7998. Sbibtun. Kirin Province. 70139. No. 8004. Huayuan. 70100. No. 7486. From Sbihsbien- 70140. No. 8006. Pamientung, Kirin Province. 70101. No. 7490. From Yungbsing- 70141. No. 8010. Haibsingcben, Hei- cben, Heilungkiang Province. lungkiang Province. 70102. No. 7494. From Cbingsbanpu. 70142. No. 8013. Wucbiacban. 70103. No. 7499. From Yungbsing- 70143. No. 8019. Sbuanfengcbuan, cben, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70104. No. 7504. Mobocben, Kirin 70144. No. 8022. C b i c h a n gcben, Province. Kirin Province. 70105. No. 7507. Cbangsbantun, 70145. No. 8025. Chungbsingcben, Kirin Province. Heilungkiang Province. 70106. No. 7515. Laocbeng, Hei- 70146. No. 8030. Wulihotzu, Kirin lungkiang Province. Province. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1926 39

69932 to 70253—Continued. 69932 to 70253—Continued. 70147. No. 8034. Kaoantsun. 70182. No. 8091. Chouchiaying, Kirin Province. 70148. No. 8037. Chinghocheni Hei- lungkiang Province. 70183. No. 8096. Huetzusancbing, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70149. No. 8044. Kaolingchangtzu. 70184. No. 8111. Ertaokou, Kirin 70150. No. 8047. Shalanchen, Kirin Province. Province. 70185 to 70253. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper 70151. No. 8051. Liangchiatzu, Kirin (Glycine hispida Maxim.). Fabaceae. Province. Soy bean. ' 70152. No. 8054. Kuku, Heilung- 70185. No. 7472. Old Harbin. October kiang Province. 11, 1926. Hei yen ta huang ton 70153. No. 8061. Suihua. (black eye large soy bean). A larga round yellow soy bean with a very 70154. No. 8066. Toutaokou, Kirin conspicuous, almost black bilum. Province. 70186. No. 7480. Nunchiang. 70155. No. 8068. Hainchan, Heilung- kiang Province. 70187. No. 7484. Yushukou, Kirin Province. 70156. No. 8074. Tungchiang. 70188. No. 7488. Shihchienping. 70157. No. 8078. Mulanchen, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70189. No. 7492. Holung. 70158. No. 8081. Chuchichuan, Kirin 70190. No. 7497. Chingshanpu. Province. 70191. No. 7501. Yunghsingchen, Hei- 70159. No. 8084. Wutaitzu. lungkiang Province. 70160. No. 8087. Tungfossu, Kirin 70192. No. 7505. Mohochen, Kirin Province. Province. 70161. No. 8093. C h o u c h i aying, 70193. No. 7509. Changshantun, Kirin Kirin Province. Province. 70162. No. 8094. Huetzusanching, 70194. No. 7517. Laochenchi, Heilung- Heilungkiang Province. kiang Province. 70163. No. 8099. Changshanpei, Hei- 70195. No. 7521. Mangnaichen, Hei- lungkiang Province. lungkiang Province. 70164. No. 8105. Kaomaotzu. 70196. No. 7525. Hsiaosuifen. 70165. No. 8107. Weisbaho, Kirin 70197. No. 7532. Chuchiachengtzu, Province. Kirin Province. 70166. No. 8110. Ertaokou, Kirin 70198. No. 7536. Tachingtsui, Kirin Province. Province. 70167. No. 8114. Tungning, Kirin 70199. No. 7540. Halahaichengtzu, Province. Kirin Province. 70168. No. 8118. Kangyao, Kirin 70200. No. 7544. Mungan. Province. 70201. No. 7548. Fangniukou. 70169. No. 8121. Chiapanchan, Kirin 70202. No. 7557. Hanchiatien, Kirin Province. Province. 70170. No. 8127. S h a n g m alanho, 70203. No. 7560. Mingchiang. Kirin Province. 70204. No. 7566. Shuangyuanho. 70171. No. 8128. Tungchingcheng, Kirin Province. 70205. No. 7570. Laotoukou, Kirin Province. 70172. No. 8135. Yapuli, Kirin Province. 70206. No. 7573. Hsiaohaotzu, Hei- lungkiang Province. • 70173. No. 8136. Fatehamiu, Kirin Province. 70207. No. 7576. Peiyinho. 70174 to 70184. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. 70208. No. 7580. Tungkouchen, Kirin Fabaceae. Common bean. Province. 70174. No. 7475. Yimapaitzu, Kirin 70209. No. 7584. Hengshengpu, Hei- Province. lungkiang Province. 70175. No. 7478. Nunchiang. 70210. No. 7588. Yungchingweitzu. 70176. No. 7513. Hsiangchiaochen. 70211. No. 7592. Pataohotzu, Kirin Province. 70177. No. 7552. Imienpo. 70212. No. 7596. Pachiatzu. 70178. No. 8011. Haihsingchen, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70213. No. 7600. Shuanghochen, Kirin Province. 70179. No. 8028. Chunghsingchen, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70214. No. 7604. Itung. 70180. No. 8058. Yilaba, Heilungkiang Province. 70215. No. 7608. Hsinglungtun. 70181. No. 8063. Toutaokou, Kirin 70216. No. 7965. Chitamu, Kirin Province. Province. 40 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

69932 to 70253—Continued. 70254 to 70281. 70217. No. 7971. L a n g c hiashaokuo, From China. Seeds and scions collected' Kirin Province. by F. A. McClure, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received De- 70218. No. 7975. Wuchiatzu. cember 22, 1926. 70219. No. 7980. Wangkuei. 70254. CASTANEA HENRYI Rend, and Wils. 70220. No. 7982. Feianchen, Heilung- Fagaceae. Chestnut. kiang Province. No. 867. Tuk lut tsz (solitary chest- 70221. No. 7988. Sanhsing. nut seed). Seeds obtained from a tree at Chinhwashaan, Anhwei Province. 70222. No. 7989. Yinmaho, Kirin November 2, 1926. A Chinese chestnut Province. which, as described in Planta'e Wilson- ianae (vol. 3, p. 196), is a deciduous tree 70223. No. 7993. Tiehlingho. 25 to 90 feet tall, with oblong-lanceolate, 70224. No. 7997. Shihtun. long-acuminate leaves, green on both sides. The burs are either solitary or 70225. No. 8002. Huayuan. two or three in a bunch and contain 70226. No. 8007. Pamientung, Kirin usually but one nut. Province. For previous introduction see No. 70227. No. 8016. Wuchiachan. 66036. 70228. No. 8018. Shuangfengchuan, 70255. CITRUS ICHANGENSIS Swingle. Kirin Province. Rutaceae. Ichang lemon. 70229. No. 8021. Chichangchen, Kirin No. 871. Seeds from fruits obtained in the market at Nanking and said to Province. have originally come from Kinkiang. 70230. No. 8029. Wulihotzu, Kirin November, 1926. Heung ijuen. A spiny Province. shrub or small tree 5 to 15 feet high, native to central and southwestern China. 70231. No. 8033. Kaoantsun. It differs from other members of the 70232. No. 8038. Chinghochen, Hei- genus chiefly in its large, thick seeds and lungkiang Province. its slender leaves, which are four to six times longer than broad. It is also one 70233. No. 8041. [No locality given.] of the hardiest species of Citrus known. 70234. No. 8046. Shalanchen, Kirin The fruits are very seedy and quite acid. Province. For previous introduction see No. 70235. No. 8050. Liangchiatzu, Kirin 62349. Province. 70256 to 70275. DIOSPYROS KAKI L. f. 70236. No. 8055. Kuku, Heilungkians Diospyraceae. Kaki. Province. Scions of locally-grown varieties from 70237. No. 8060. Suihua. Anhwei Province. 70238. No. 8069. Hsinchan, Heilung 70256 to 70258. Mission Hospital Com- kiang Province. pound, Luchowfu. October 9, 1926. 70239. No. 8072. Tungchiang. 70256. No. 731. Tree No. 6. 70240. No. 8076. Mulanchen, Heilung- 70257. No. 732. Tree No. 7. kiang Province. 70258. No. 733. Tree No. 12. 70241. No. 8079. Chuchichuan, Kirin 70259 to 70262. Seedless varieties from Province. the garden of A. C. Bro, Luchowfu. 70242. No. 8085. Wutaitzu. October 10, 1926. 70243. No. 8090. Tungfossu, Kirin 70259. No. 734. Tree No. 1. Province. 70260. No. 735. Tree No. 2. 70244. No. 8100. Changshanpu, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70261. No. 736. Tree No. 4. 70245. No. 8102. Kaomaotzu. 70262. No. 737. Tree No. 5. 70263. No. 739. Shuching. October 70246. No. 8106. Weishaho, Kirin 13, 1926. Hung sMu laat tsiu. A Province. small, subglobular, seedless or few- 70247. No. 8112. Tungning, Kirin seeded early variety with sweet flesh Province. fairly free from fibers. The fruits are ripened artificially, becoming 70248. No. 8117. Kangyao, Kirin bright red. Province. 70264. No. 740. Shuching. October 70249. No. 8123. Chiapanchan, Kirin 13, 1926. Shiu sz paan tsz tsz. A Province. seedless squarish variety. 70250. No. 8124. Shangmalanho, Kirin 70265. No. 741. Shuching. October Province. 13, 1926. Hop tsz, kwaan hop tsz. The very large, flattened, squarish 70251. No. 8129. Tungch ingcheng, fruits are ripened artificially, be- Kirin Province. coming pale yellow. They are seed- 70252. No. 8132. Yapuli, Kirin Prov- less or few-seeded and the flesh is ince. very coarse and stringy, but of fair flavor. This variety is characterized 70253. No. 8137. Fatehamiu, Kirin by a constriction about the middle Province. of the fruit. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 41

70254 to 70281—Continued. 70254 to 70281—Continued. 70266. No. 742. Shuching. October ling, 15 meters high and 25 centimeters 13, 1926. Maan tau tsz tsz. A in diameter. The seedless fruits, with large midseason variety with sub- which the branches were heavily laden, globular fruits which are few-seeded are dried for winter use. The action of to seedless and have flesh of good frost removes the astringency, and the flavor and quality. They are deep flavor is very good. The local name orange when ripe, rather squarish, means " persimmon date." and the apex is full to slightly raised or sometimes a little de- 70277 to 70280. SALIX spp. Salicaceae. pressed. Near the calyx end of the "Willow. fruits the pith is large and there Scions of trees growing in Anhwei appears an irregular depressed collar. Province. / 70267. No. 743. Shuching. October 70277. SALIX sp. 13, 1926. Pin tsz tsz. A midseason variety producing large flattened, No. 761. Near Cannon Base Peak. squarish few-seeded fruits, red-orange October 27, 1926, Tsing ning Ian, pa to when ripe, with flesh of good quality Ian. An ornamental tree with slender, and flavor. slightly drooping branchlets and narrow leaves, growing along the streams 70268. No. 744. Shuching. October in this locality and sometimes culti- 13, 1926. Taai tso hang tsz tsz. vated near ponds. A variety with medium-sized, oval fruits, seedless or few-seeded, which 70278. SALIX sp. must be ripened artificially. The No. 762. Cannon Base Rock. Octo- flesh is of excellent flavor and qual- ber 27, 1926. Hung nga Ian. A ity, and the skin is thin and bright red when riDe. Another name for rather rare willow, distinguished by this variety is " big red-pepper per- red buds. simmon." 70279. SALIX sp. 70269. No. 751. Chungmuihoh. Octo- No. 763. Pawongkaai. October 27, ber 17, 1926. 8hui paan tsz tsz. 1926. Paah yeung Ian. Trees cultivated near a pond. Willow branches 70270. No. 752. Chungmuihoh. Pin are extensively used in Anhwei Prov- tsz tsz. A late variety producing ince to make baskets, and this species flattened, squarish fruits with the is said to be the one used. apex slightly depressed. They are seedless or few-seeded, with flesh of 70280. SALIX sp. fine quality and flavor. At the time No. 764. Near Tungchen. October this bud wood was collected, Octo- 28, 1926. Mo yeung Ian. An uncom- ber 17, 1926, the foliage of the tree mon willow, 3 meters high, growing was fresh and green, free from all wild on the bank of a pond. The disease, and had not commenced to young twigs are heavy and covered fall. with a dense pale bluff tomentum. 70271. No. 755. Taaihohhan. October 19, 1926. Hop tsz tsz. The fruits 70281. ZIZIPHUS sp. Rhamnaceae. of this variety are the same as those Jujube. described under No. 741 [No. No. 715. Shuching, Anhwei Province. 70265]. They attain large dimen- October 13, 1926. Plants of a variety sions, one specimen being over 4 said to be the only one in Shuching inches in diameter. The tree is also which produces large fruits. larger than the varieties commonly found. 70282 to 70313. 70272. No. 756. Taaihohhan, near the Prom Manchuria. Seeds and scions ob- Tin River. October 22, 1926. Paan tained by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural ting tsz tsz. A very late variety, explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- free from disease, which keeps until ceived December, 1926i Locality notes by April in this latitude if the branches Mr. Dorsett. with the fruit attached are hung up 70282 to 70295. HORDEUM VULGAEE PAL- indoors. The large, square fruits, with a long-pointed square apex, are LIDUM Seringe. Poaceae. seedless, and the firm mealy flesh is Six-rowed barley. of fine flavor. Received through the cooperation of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Harbin. 70273. No. 765. Chinhwashaan. No- September, 1926. • vember 3, 1926. A small wild tree about 3 meters high, apparently 70282. No. 7280. From Santaokan, pistillate, though the fruits were not Kirin Province. seen. 70283. No. 7284. From Andachan. 70274. No. 766. Chinhwashaan. No- 70284. No. 7331. From Manchiatien, vember 3, 1926. A small wild tree which apparently bears some stami- Kirin Province. nate flowers. 70285. No. 7339. From Heishihchen, 70275. No. 767. Chinhwashaan. No- Kirin Province. vember 3, 1926. A small wild tree 70286. No. 7359. From Lanhsi. about 3 meters high which is apparently purely staminate. 70287. No. 8259. Front Fuchin, Kirin Province. 70276. DIOSPYROS LOTUS L». Diospyra- ceae. Persimmon. 70288. No. 8314. From taerha, Hei- lungkiang Province. No. 757. Near Taaihohhan, Anhwei Province. October 24, 1926. Tsz tso. 70289. No. 8317. From Shihchienfang, Scions of a large tree, apparently a seed- Heilungkiang Province. 42 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

70282 to 70313—Continued. 70314 to 70316—Continued. 70290. No. 8330. From Sanchienfang. 70316. JUGLANS REGIA L. Juglandaceae. 70291. No. 8339. From Sucbiawapu. Walnut. 70292. No. 8382. From Hulauchi- Chinese-grown nuts from Nanking. chang, Kirin Province. 70317. CASTANEA SEGUINII Dode. Faga- 70293. No. 8573. From Shiherching tzu, Heilungkiang Province. ceae. Chestnut. From China. Seeds collected by F. A. Mc- 70294. No. 8583. From Maohsing, Hei- Clure, agricultural explorer, Bureau of lungkiang Province. Plant Industry. Received December 27, 70295. No. 8611. Brom Chingchiatai. 1926. 70296 to 70307. ORYZA SATIVA L. Poa- No. 700. Chiuhwashaan, Anhwei. No- ceae. Rice. vember, 1926. Mo lut tsz. A Chinese chestnut, native to east-central China, which Seeds obtained from the experimental is usually a bush or low tree, but occasion- field of the Chinese Eastern Railway, ally a shapely tree up to 40 feet in height, through F. F. Terentieff, director of the with deep-green leaves, paler beneath, and land department, Chinese Eastern Rail- small nuts of sweet agreeable flavor. way. For previous introduction see No. 66038. 70296. No. 8487. Hao tao tzu No. 19 (good rice No. 19). 70318. CAJANUS INDICUS Spreng. Fa- 70297. No. 8488. 8u ping shih yie. baceae. Pigeon pea. 70298. No. 8489. Ta shengomaow. From St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Seeds presented by J. B. Thompson, director, Agri- 70299. No. 8490. Kuangtung tao tzu cultural Experiment Station. Received (Canton rice). December 20, 1926. 70300. No. 8491. Hung gomaow No. 2. Locally grown seeds. 70301. No. 8492. Hao tao tzu No. 32 (good rice No. 32). 70319 to 70321. CASTANEA spp. Faga- 70302. No. 8493. Shui sUh yen tao. ceae. Chestnut. 70303. No. 8494. Hao tao tzu No. hi From Nanking, China. Seeds purchased (good rice No. 41). through J. H. Reisner, College of Agri- culture and Forestry, University of Nan- 70304. No, 8495. Chang chun ah king. Received December 27, 1926. WUliS8U. 70319 and 70320. CASTANEA HENRYI 70305. No. 8496. Hao tao tzu No. IS (Skan) Rehd. and Wils. (good rice No. 13). For previous introduction and descrip- 70306. No. 8497. Chieh lin ko. tion see No. 70254. 70307. No. 8498. Hung gomaow No. 1. 70319. No. 1. 70320. No. 2. 70308. MALUS sp. Malaceae. Crab apple. 70321. CASTANEA SEGUINII Dode. No. 4813. Scions obtained from the For previous introduction and descrip- agricultural experiment station, Harbin, tion see No. 70317. through the Chinese Eastern Railway. Originally from Hudranoff. November 22, 1925. 70322 to 70336. PRUNUS AVIUM L. Amygdalaceae. Sweet cherry. 70309 to 70313. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. (T. vulgare Vill.). Poaceae. From Milan, Italy. Plants purchased from Common wheat. Fratelli Ingegnoli. Received December Received through the cooperation of 30, 1926. D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Harbin. Italian sweet-cherry varieties, not in the 70309. No. 7387. From Shihchuan- trade in the United States. . chen, Heilungkiang Province. 70322. Bella di Baroanti. 70310. No. 8198. From Kemiha. 70323. Bella di Toscana. 70311. No. 8204. From Tetuchen, Hei- 70324. Bianco Grosso. • lungkiang Province. 70325. Bianco rosato di Piemonte. 70312. No. 8254. From Tuipochan, Kirin Province. 70326. Morreau. 70313. No. 8384. From Lopei, Hei- 70327. Napolitana. lungkiang Province. 70328. Nero di Tarcento. 70314 to 70316. 70329. Nero di "Winkier. From Nanking, China. Seeds purchased 70330. Olivo. through J. H. Reisner, College of Agri- culture and Forestry, University of Nan- 70331. Ciliegio duracino gigante (Nuovo). king. Received December 27, 1926. 70332. Bicenfenaria. 70314 and 70315. CASTANEA MOLMSSIMA 70333. Inglese precoce. Blume. JPagaceae. Hairy chestnut. Hardy trees, native to northeastern 70334. Neva grossa di Piemonte. China, which bear edible nuts. 70335. Regina ortensia. 70314. No. 1. 70315. No. 2. 70336. Ross a grossa di Piemonte. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 43

70337 to 70688. 70337 to 70688—Continued. From Manchuria. Seeds obtained by P. H. •. No. 8140. From Chuqhienwu, Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Kirin Province. Plant Industry. Received December, 1926. 70370. No. 8145. From Lungmenchen, Nos. 70337 to 70437 were received Heilungkiang Province. through the cooperation of D. McLorn, Postal Commissioner, Harbin. 70371. No. 8151. From Mulantaho, 70337 to 70339. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS Heilungkiang Province. (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Fabaceae. 70372. No. 8154. From Nungnungho. Adsuki bean. 70337. No. 8304. From Huapichang, 70373. No. 8158. From Liangchuchen, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70338. No. 8580. From Lienhuachen, 70374. No. 8160. From Hsiaochengtzu. Heilungkiang Province. 70375. No. 8165. From Keshan. 70339. No. 8593. From Tahuangti, 70376. No. 8169. From Lintien. Kirin Province. 70340 to 70412. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. 70377. No. 8174. From Kouchientun, Fabaceae. Mung bean. Kirin Province. 70378. No. 8177. From Hala, Heilung- 70340. No. 7279. From Santaokan, Kirin Province. kiang Province. 70379. No. 8185. From Omu, Kirin 70341. No. 7283. From Andachan. Province. 70342. No. 7287. From Anda, Hei- 70380. No. 8190. From Chulien, Hei- lungkiang Province. lungkiang Province. 70343. No. 7291. From Chalukoupei. 70381. No. 8197. From Paiyangmu, 70344. No. 7295. From Hsiachintai. Heilungkiang Province. 70345. No. 7299. From Chihtoucheng- 70382. No. 8201. From Kemiha. tzu Station. . No. 8213. From Kayaho, Kirin 70346. No. 7303. From LaKncheng, Province. Kirin Province. 70384. No. 8217. From Keikotu, Kirin 70347. No. 7307. From Changlingtzu, Province. Kirin Province. 70385. No. 8219. From Taihochen 70348. No. 7311. From Mientuho. (Changling), Kirin Province. 70349. No. 7315. From Huanghuatien- 70386. No. 8221. From Huashulintzu, tzu, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70350. No. 7319. From Ssuhocheng. 70387. No. 8228. From Changling, Kirin Province. 70351. No. 7323. From Hsilinho, Kirin Province. 70388. No. 8232. From Mulingchan, Kirin Province. 70352. No. 7326. From Changehun- che.n, Heilungkiang Province. 70389. No. 8237. From Huahsingchen, Kirin Province. 70353. No. 7330. From Manchiatien, Kirin Province. 70390. No. 8244. From Haifangchen, Heilungkiang Province. 70354. No. 7334. From Pataokou, Kirin Province. 70391. No. 8249. From Peichengchen, Kirin Province. 70355. No. 7338. From Heishihchen, Kirin Province. 70392. No. 8250. From Talai, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70356. No. 7342. From Wuchangpu, Kirin Province. 70393. No. 8253. From Tuipochan, Kirin Province. 70357. No. 7346. From Santaokan, Kirin Province. 70394. No. 8258. From Fuchin, Kirin Province. 70358. No. 7350. From Wulachieh. 70395. No. 8263. From Mulau, Hei- 70359. No. 7354. From Wentungshan, lungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70396. No. 8267. From Tunganpei. 70360. No. 7358. From Lanhsi. 70397. No. 8270. From Chinyinpiekuo- 70361. No. 7362. From Chinghochen. tzu, Kirin Province. .70362. No. 7365. From Hsichiching. 70398. No. 8272. From Hsiaochingtzu, 70363. No. 7369. From Tienusaokang, Kirin Province. Heilungkiang Province. 70399. No. 8278. From Huma, Hei- 70364. No. 7373. From Ertaotzu. lungkiang Province. 70365. No. 7377. From Shenchiowopu, 70400. No. 8281. From Chialuho, Kirin Heilungkiang Province. Province. 70366. No. 7381. From Shatzu, Kirin 70401. No. 8284. From Changchun- Province. ling, Kirin Province. 70367. No. 7389. From Changanpu, Kirin Province. 70402. No. 8287. From Tasanchiatzu. 70368. No. 7396. From Yingchengtzu, 70403. No. 8294. From Piaohokoutzu, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 44 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

70337 to 70688—Continued. 70337 to 70688—Continued. 70404. No. 8296. From Ertaichan, 70438. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Faba- Heilungkiang Province. ceae. Mung bean. 70405. No. 8300. From Lafachan, No. 8619. From the Chinese Eastern Kirin Province. Railway experimental field, through F. F. Terentieff, director of the land depart- 70406. No. 8305. From Huapichang, ment, Chinese Eastern Railway. Kirin Province. Numbers 70439 to 70532 were received 70407. No. 8311. From Liaotientzu^ through the cooperation of D. McLorn, Kirin Province. Postal Commissioner, Harbin. 70408. No. 8315. From Taerha, Hei- 70439 to 70452. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. lungkiang Province. Fabaceae. Common bean. 70409. No. 8318. From Shihchienfang, 70439. No. 7385. From Shichuanchen, Heilungkiang Province. Heilungkiang Province. /70410. No. 8320. From Tungnanchen, 70440. No. 8186. From Motzusanching, Heilungkiang Province. Heilungkiang Province. 70411. No. 8326. From Suiyuan, Kirin 70441. No. 8200. From Kemiha. Province. 70412. No. 8327. From Kutientzu, 770442. No. 8206. From Tetuchen, Kirin Province. Heilungkiang Province. 70443. No. 8355. From Tuipochan 70413. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Faba- Kirin Province. ceae. Common "bean. 70444. No. 8268. From Chinyinpieh No. 8329. From Sanchienfang. kuotzu, Kirin Province. 70414 to 70437. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. 70445. No. 8275. From Hsiaochingtzu. Fabaceae. Mung bean. 70446. No. 8293. Piaohokoutzu, Kirin 70414. No. 8331. From Sanchienfang, Province. 70415. No. 8340. From Suchiawapu. 70447. No. 8321. From Tungnanchen, Heilungkiang Province. 70416. No. 8342. From Sanlingtun, Kirin Province. 70448. No. 8335. From Changchiati- yingtzu, Heilungkiang Province. 70417. No. 8347. From Maoershan. 70449. No. 8348. From Maoershan. 70418. No. 8366. From Chiuchan, Kirin Province. 70450. No. 8387. From Kaoshantung, Kirin Province. 70419. No. 8371. From Hoyen, Kirin Province. 70451. No. 8398. From Tungkuanchen, Heilungkiang Province. 70420. No. 8374. From Kuanyinshan, Heilungkiang Province. 70452. No. 8566. From Wauchinta. 70421. No. 8385. From Lopei, Heilung- 70453 to 70572. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper • kiang Province. (Olycine hdspida Maxim.). Fabaceae. Soy bean. 70422. No. 8390. From Kaoshantung, Kirin Province. 70453. No. 7281. From Santaokan, Kirin Province. 70423. No. 8391. From Mingshenhsien. 70454. No. 7285. From Andachan. 70424. No. 8397. From Tungkuanchen, Heilungkiang Province. 70455. No. 7289. From Anda, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70425. No. 8562. From Wanpaoshan, Kirin Province. 70456. No. 7293. From Chalukoupei. 70426. No. 8569. From Wanchinta. 70457. No. 7297. From Hsiachintai. 70427. No. 8571. From Shiherchingtzu, 70458. No. 7301. From Shihtoucheng- Heilungkiang Province. tzu Station. 70428. No. 8574. From Lohushan. 70459. No. 7305. Lalincheng, Kirin Province. 70429. No. 8581. From Lienhuachen, Heilungkiang Province. 70460. No. 7309. From Chilingtzu, Kirin Province. 70430. No. 8585. From Maohsing, Heilungkiang Province. 70461. No. 7313. From Mientuho. 70431. No. 8588. From Solunchan, 70462. No. 7317. From Huanghuatien- Heilungkiang Province. tzu, Kirin Province. 70432. No. 8589. From Yuanpaochen. 70463. No. 7321. From Ssuhoching. 70433. No. 8595. From Hsiaoyushu, 70464. No. 7328. From Changchun- Heilungkiang Province. chen, Heilungkiang Province. 70434. No. 8600. From Shihermachia- 70465. No. 7332. From Manchiatien, tze, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70435. No. 8605. From Chihsingho. 70466. No. 7336. From Pataokou, Kirin Province. 70436. No. 8610. From Chingchiatai. 70467. No. 7340. From Heishichen, 70437. No. 8614. From Chingchiatai. Kirin Province. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 45

70337 to 70688—Continued. 70337 to 70688—Continued. 70468. No. 7344. From Wuchangpu, 70504. No. 8238. From Huahsingchen, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70469. No. 7348. From Santaokang, 70505. No. 8239. From Taheiha, Hei- Kirin Province. lungkiang Province. 70506. No. 8245. From Haifengchen, 70470. No. 7352. From Wulachieh. Heilungkiang Province. 70471. No. 7356. From Yentungshan, 70507. No. 8248. From Peiehengchen, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70472. No. 7360. From Lanhsi. 70508. No. 8251. From Talai, Heilung- kiang Province. 70473. No. 7364. From Chinghochen. 70509. No. 8257. From Fuchin, Kirin 70474. No. 7367. From Hsichichang. Province. 70475. No. 7371. From Tientsaokang, 70510. No. 8262. From Mulan, Hei- Heilungkiang Province. lungkiang Province. 70476. No. 7375. From Ertaotzu. 70511. No. 8265. From Tunganpei. 70477. No. 7379. From Shenchiowopu, 70512. No. 8277. From Huma, Hei- Heilungkiang Province. lungkiang Province. 70478. No. 7383. From Mishatzu, 70513. No. 8282. From Chioluho, Kirin Kirin Province. Province. 70479. No. 7386. From Shihchuanchen, 70514. No. 8285. From Changchun- Heilungkiang Province. ling, Kirin Province. 70480. No. 7391. From Changanpu, 70515. No. 8290. From Tasanchiatzu. Kirin Province. 70516. No. 8298. From Entaichan, 70481. No. 7394. From Suileng. Heilungkiang Province. 70482. No. 7398. From Yingchengtzu, 70517. No. 8302. From Kafachan, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70483. No. 8142. From Chiuchienwu, 70518. No. 8306. From Huapichang, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70484. No. 8147. From Lungmenchen, 70519. No. 8310. From Liaotientzu, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70485. No. 8148. From Mulantaho, 70520. No. 8312. From Taerha, Hei- Heilungkiang Province. lungkiang Province. 70486. No. 8153. From Nungnungho. 70521. No. 8319. From Shihehienfang, 70487. No. 8159. From Liangchun- Heilungkiang Province. chen, Kirin Province. 70522. No. 8325. From Suiyuan, Kirin 70488. No. 8163. From Hsiaochengtzu. Province. 70489. No. 8164. From Keshan. 70523. No. 8328. From Kutientzu, Kirin Province. 70490. No. 8170. From Lintien. 70524. No. 8336. From Changchiati- 70491. No. 8173. From Kouchientun, yingtzu, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70525. No. 8338. From Suchiawapu. 70492. No. 8179. From Hala, Heilung- kiang Province. 70528. No. 8341. From Sanlingtun, Kirin Province. 70493. No. 8182. From Omu, Kirin Province. 70527. No. 8367. From Chiuchan, Kirin Province. 70494. No. 8189. From Motzusancbing, Heilungkiang Province. 70528. No. 8370. From Hoyen, Kirin Province. 70495. No. 8191. From Chulien, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70529. No. 8375. From Kuanyinshan, Heilungkiang Province. 70496. No. 8196. From Paiyangmu, Heilungkiang Province. 70530. No. 8378. From Chaoyangchen, Heilungkiang Province. 70497. No. 8205. From Tetuchen, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70531. No. 8386. From Lopei, Heilung- kiang Province. 70498. No. 8210. From Kayaho, Kirin Province. 70532. No. 8392. From Mingshenhsien. 70499. No. 8216. From Feikotu, Numbers 70533 to 70558 are varieties Kirin Province. that were obtained from the Chinese Eastern Railway experimental field, 70500. No. 8218. From Taihochen- through F. F. Terentieff, director of the changling. land department. 70501. No. 8223. From Huashulintzu, 70533. No. 8399. Huei lu tou (gray Kirin Province. and green beans). 70502. No. 8225. From Changling, 70534. No. 8400. Chang li shen lu tou Kirin Province. (long-seeded dark-green bean.) 70503. No. 8231. From Mulingchan, 70535. No. 8401. Hung chi chin hucmg Kirin Province. tou (red eye golden yellow bean). 46 PLANT MATEEIAL INTRODUCED

70337 to 70688—Continued. 70337 to 70688—Continued. 70536. No. 8402. Hachiharhatai. 70568. No. 8601. From Shihermachia- tze, Kirin Province. 70537. No. 8403. Ssu li huang (four- seeded yellow). 70569. No. 8603. From Chihsingho. 70538. No. 8404. Ta li chi huang tou 70570. No. 8607. From Tachiakou, (large brown eye yellow bean). Kirin Province. 70539. No. 8405. Li chi shen lu ton 70571. No. 8613. From Chingchiatai. (brown eye dark green bean). 70572. No. 8616. From Santaokang, 70540. No. 8406. Shen huei lu tou Kirin Province. (dark gray and green bean). 70573 to 70652. TRITICUM ' AESTIVUM L. 70541. No. 8407. Teng tien hei chi (T. vulgare Vill.). Poaceae. (Mukden black eye). Common wheat. 70542. No. 8408. Ta hei tou (large 70573. No. 7282. From Santaokan, black bean). Kirin Province. 70543. No. 8409. Pien li hei tou (flat- 70574. No. 7286. From Andachan. seeded black bean). 70575. No. 7290. From Anda, Heilung- 70544. No. 8410. Hsiao wu hei tou kiang Province. (small dull-black bean). 70576. No. 7294. From Chalukoupei. 70545. No. 8411. Rung chu ling wang 70577. No. 7302. From Shihtoucheng- h8in ko hei shih. tzu. 70546. No. 8412. Hei cha tou (black 70578. No. 7306. From Lalincheng, tea bean). Kirin Province. 70547. No. 8413. Yi hao anda. 70579. No. 7310. From Changlingtzu, 70548. No. 8414. Hung hua cha tou Kirin Province. (red flower tea bean). 70580. No. 7314. From Mientuho. 70549. No. 8415. Hsiao hung chi 70581. No. 7318. From Huanghuatien- huang tou (small red eye yellow tzu, Kirin Province. bean). 70582. No. 7322. From Ssuhoching. 70550. No. 8416. ' Ta hei chi ta huang tou (large black eye yellow bean). 70583. No. 7325. From Hsilinho, Kirin Province. 70551. No. 8417. Chu yen tou (pig eye bean). 70584. No. 7329. From Changchun- 70552. No. 8418. Hsiao hei chi huang chen, Heilungkiang Province. ton (small black eye yellow bean). 70585. No. 7333. From Manchiatien, 70553. No. 8419. Hsiao kiang hei tou Kirin Province. (small bright black bean). 70586. No. 7337. From Pataokou, 70554. No. 8420. Piao li ching (green Kirin Province. skin and flesh). 70587. No. 7341. From Heishlhchen, 70555. No. 8421. Piao li chmg (green Kirin Province. skin and flesh). 70588. No. 7345. From Wuchangpu, 70556. No. 8422. Wu ching tou (black Kirin Province. bean). 70589. No. 7349. From Santaokang, 70557. No. 8423. Ssu li huang (four- Kirin Province. seeded yellow). 70590. No. 7353. From Wulachieh. 70558. No. 8424. Li chi hsiao huang 70591. No. 7357. From Yentungshuan, tou (brown eye small yellow bean). Kirin Province. Nos. 70559 to 70652 were obtained through D. McLorn, Postal Commis- 70592. No. 7361. From Lanhsi. sioner, Harbin. 70593. No. 7364. From Chinghochen. 70559. No. 8563. From Wanpaoshan, 70594. No. 7368. From Hsichichang. Kirin Province. 70595. No. 7372. From Tientsaokang. 70560. No. 8572. From Shiherchingtzu, Heilungkiang Province. 70596. No. 7376. From Ertaotzu. 70561. No. 8575. From Lohushan. 70597. No. 7380. From Shenchiowopu, Heilungkiang Province. 70562. No. 8579. From Lienhuachen, Heilungkiang Province. 70598. No. 7392. From Changanpu, Kirin Province. 70563. No. 8584. From Maohsing, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70599/ No. 7395. From Suileng. 70564. No. 8587. From Solunshan, Hei- 70600. No. 8146. From Lungmenchen, lungkiang Province. Heilungkiang Province. 70565. No. 8590. From Yuanpaochen. 70601. No. 8150. From Mulantaho, Heilungkiang Province. 70566. No. 8591. From Tahuangti, Kirin Province. 70602. No. 8155. From Nungnungho. 70567. No. 8596. From Hsiaoyushu, 70603. No. 8157. From Liangchuchen, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 47 70337 to 70688—Continued. 70337 to 70688—Continued. 70604. No. 8162. From Hsiaochengtzu. 70639. No. 8324. From Suiyuan, Kirin Province. 70605. No. 8167. From Keshan. 70640. No. 8332. From Sanchienfang. 70606. No. 8171. From Lintien. 70607. No. 8172. From Kouchientien, 70641. No. 8333. From Changchiati- Kirin Province. yirigtzu, Heilungkiang Province. 70642. No. 8337. From Suchiawopu. 70608. No. 8178. From Hala, Heilung- kiang Province. 70643. No. 8343. From Sanlingtun, Kirin Province. 70609. No. 8180. From Jalanour, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70644. No. 8346. From Maoershan. 70610. No. 8184. From Omu, Kirin 70645. No. 8365. From Chiuchan, Province. Kirin Province. 70611. No. 8187. From Motzusanching, 70646. No. 8368. From Hoyen, Kirin Heilungkiang Province. Province. 70647. No. 8373. From Kuanyinshan, 70612. No. 8192. From Chulien, Hei- Heilungkiang Province. lungkiang Province. 70648. No. 8377. From Chaoyangchen, 70613. No. 8194. From Paiyangmu, Heilungkiang Province. Heilungkiang Province. 70649. No. 8379. From Hulanchichang, 70614. No. 8203. From Mohohsien. Kirin Province. 70615. No. 8211. From Kayaho, Kirin 70650. No. 8388. From Kaoshantung, Province. Kirin Province. 70616. No. 8214. From Feikotu, Kirin 70651. No. 8394. From Mingshiuhsien. Province. 70652. No. 8396. From Tungkuanchen, 70617. No. 8220. From Taihochen, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin—Province. 70653 to 70688. TRITICUM AKSTIVUM L. 70618. No. 8224. From Huashulintzu, (T. vulgare Vill.). Poaceae. Kirin Province. Common wheat. 70619. No. 8229. From Mulingchan, Nos. 70653 to 70677 were received Kirin Province. through F. F. Terentieff, director of the 70620. No. 8234. From Yalu, Heilung- land department, Chinese Eastern Rail- kiang Province. way, from the experimental field at Har- bin of the Chinese Eastern Railway. 70621. No. 8236. From Chuerkanho. 70653. No. 8425. Kuan cheng tzu. 70622. No. 8241. From Taheiho, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70654. No. 8426. Feng tien. 70623. No. 8242. From Haifengchen, 70655. No. 8427. Peking. Heilungkiang Province. 70656. No. 8428. I mien po. 70624. No. 8247. From Peichengcheu, Kirin Province. 70657. No. 8429. Wu chi.mi ho. 70625. No. 8260. From Fuchin, Kirin 70658. No. 8430. Tulatai maitai. Province. 70659. No. 8431. Andah. 70626. No. 8261. From Mulau, Hei- 70660. No. 8432. Hao mai tzu No. 8. lungkiang Province. 70661. No. 8433. Hao mai tzu No. 18. 70627. No. 8266. From Tunganpei. 70662. No. 8434. Lumanian. 70628. No. 8269. From Chinyinpieh- kuotzu, Kirin Province. 70663. No. 8435. San Using. 70629. No. 8274. From Hsiaochingtzu, 70664. No. 8436. Russian wheat. Kirin Province. 70665. No. 8437. Sha polo. 70630. No. 8279. From Huma, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70666. No. 8438. Ta fang shen. 70631. No. 8283. From Chioluho, Kirin * 70667. No. 8439. Te lei chila. Province. 70668. No. 8440. Kung chu ling No. 28. 70632. No. 8292. From Piaohokoutzu, 70669. No. 8441. Kung chu ling No. 2k. Kirin Province. 70670. No. 8442. Chapei kelashika. 70633. No. 8297. From Ertaichan, Heilungkiang Province. 70671. No. 8443. Temalash techamula. 70634. No. 8299. From Lafachan, 70672. No. 8444. Bulaohsifka No. 58. Kirin Province. 70673. No. 8445. Tsai chia kou. 70635. No. 8309. From Liaotientzu, 70674. No. 8446. San cha ho. Kirin Province. 70636. No. 8313. From Taerha, Hei- 70675. No. 8447. Mu tan chiang. lungkiang Province. 70676. No. 8449. Shuang cheng pu. 70637. No. 8316. From Shihchienfang, 70677. No. 8450. Haowpo. Heilungkiang Province. Nos. 70678 to 70688 were received 70638. No. 8322. From Fungnanchen, through D. McLorn, Postal Commis- Heilungkiang Province. sioner, Harbin. 48 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

70337 to 70688—Continued. 70689 to 70739—Continued. 70678. No. 8568. From Wauchinta. 70717 to 70736. TRITICUM DURUM Desf. 70679. No. 8570. From Shiherchingtzu, Durum wheat. Heilungkiang Province. 70717. No. 6. Leucurum. 70680. No. 8577. From Lowushan. 70718. No. 8. Afflne. 70681. No. 8578. From Leinhuachen, 70719. No. 9. Leucomelan. Heilungkiang Province. 70720. No. 10. Leucomelan. 70682. No. 8582. From Maohsing, Hei- lungkiang Province. 70721. No. 13. ReichenbachU. 70683. No. 8586. From Solunshan, Hei- 70722. No. 14. Valenciale. lungkiang Province. 70723. No. 16., Melanopus. 70684. No. 8597. From Hsiaoyushu, Heilungkiang Province. 70724. No. 17. Melanopus. 70685. No. 8599. From Shihermacnia- 70725. No. 19. Melanopus. tze, Kirin Province. 70726. No. 24. Hordeiforme. 70686. No. 8606. From Chihsingho. 70727. No. 29. Erythromelan. 70687. No. 8609. From Tachiakou, 70728. No. 30. Erythromelan. Kirin Province. 70729. No. 31. Nilotioum. 70688. No. 8617. From Santaokang, Kirin Province. 70730. No. 33. Nilotioum. 70689 to 70739. TRITICUM spp. Poa- 70731. No. 35. Provinciate. ceae. 70732. No. 39. IAbycum. From Baghdad, Iraq. Seeds presented by 70733. No. 41. Ubycum. the officiating inspector general of agriculture. Received December 20, 1926. 70734. No. 589. Erythromelan. Varieties developed in Iraq. 70735. No. 591. Apulicum. 70689 to 70715. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. 70736. No. 613. Hordeiforme. (T. vulgare Vill.). Common wheat. 70737 to 70739. TRITICUM POLONICUM L. Polish wheat. 70689. No. 37. Nigro-erythrospermum. 70737. No. 3. Oriental notabile. 70690. No. 50. Caesium. 70738. No. 22. Oriental notabile. 70691. No. 68. Nigro-erythrospermum. 70739. No. 46. Polonicam nigrobar- 70692. No. 69. Pseudo-meridionale. batum. 70693. No. 74. Nigro. 70740. BAMBUSA VULGARIS Schrad. Po- 70694. No. 79. Hostianum. aceae. Bamboo. 70695. No. 76. Pseudo-hostianum. From San Gabriel, Calif. Root presented by William Hertrich, San Marino ranch. 70696. No. 81. Erythroleucon. Received February 7, 1920. Numbered 70697. No. 84. Erythroleucon. December, 1926. 70698. No. 87. Pseudo-erythroleucon. A handsome yellow-striped form of the well-known Bambusa vulgaris, grown, 70699. No. 91. Ferrugineum. throughout central Florida. It is more tender than B. vulgaris and will likely not 70700. No. 92. Ferrugineum. withstand more than 2 or 3 degrees of frost. 70701. No. 94. Pseudo^barbarossa. It should be grown in rather dry soil to secure the highest coloration. 70702. No. 99. Pseudo-barbarossa. 70741. PHYLLOSTACHYS sp. Poaceae. 70703. No. 155. Campactum humboldtU. Bamboo. 70704. No. 156. Albidum. From Brooksville, Fla. Plants collected by 70705. No. 171. , Leucospermum. R. A. Young, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 10, 1924. Numbered 70706. No. 176. Velutinum. December, 1926. 70707. No. 193. Alborubrum. A bamboo showing a peculiar zigzag growth of culms, found at the Plant In- 70708. No. 194. Alborubrum. troduction Garden, Brooksville, Fla. It 70709. No. 200. Milturum. may be merely a freak, but has some po- tential interest as furnishing a possible 70710. No. 202. Delfii. source of walking sticks or canes. 70711. No. 219. Sphderococum tu- midum. 70742. CLEMATIS FREMONTI S. Wats. Kanunculaceae. Fremont clematis. 70712. No. 563. Nigro-graecum. From Paris, France. Plants presented by 70713. No. 568. Nigro-graecum. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received Feb- 70714. No. 572. Nigro-graecum. ruary 20, 1924. Numbered December, 70715. No. 596. Nigro-graecum. 1926. A hardy herbaceous perennial up to 2 70716. TRITICUM DICOCCUM DICOCCOIDES feet high, with oval sessile leaves 4 inches (Koern.) Aschers. and Graebn. long and drooping purple flowers. Native No. 766. Originally from Palestine. to the western United States. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 192 6 49

70743. CLEMATIS CHRYSOCOMA SERICEA 70748. CHRYSALIDOCARPUS LUCUBENSIS (Franch.) C. Schneid. Ranuncula- Beccari. Phoenicaceae. Palm. ceae. From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented From Paris, France. Plant obtained from by Dr. W. M. Docters van Leeuwen, Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., through David director, botanic gardens. Received Au- Fairchild, agricultural explorer, Bureau gust 13, 1926. Numbered December, of Plant Industry. Received April 26, 1926. 1926. Numbered December, 1926. A rather tall palm native to Madagascar, Variety rosea. An ornamental Chinese with elongated pinnate leaves composed of vine, about 20 feet high, with silky-hairy, rigid swordlike segments up to 3 feet in rounded leaves and solitary or paired pink- length. The obovate fruits are about half ish flowers, 3 to 4 inches in diameter. an inch long. For previous introduction see No. 63394. For previous introduction see No. 51711. 70744 and 70745. 70749. ACOKANTHERA SPECTABILIS Bamboos growing on the grounds of the (Sond.) Benth. Apocynaceae. United States Department of Agriculture, From Las Palmas, Canary Islands. Seeds Washington, D. C. Numbered December, collected by David Fairchild, agricultural 1926. explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry, with 70744. PHYLLOSTACHYS AUREA Carr. Poa- the Allison V. Armour expedition. Re- ceae. Golden Japanese bamboo. ceived August 19, 1925. Numbered De- cember, 1926. This bamboo has proved hardy in Washington for nearly 50 years. It has July 22, 1925. A tropical tree with beau- never reached more than 6 feet in height, tiful foliage, cultivated on seashores in probably because it is growing in poor regions where there is no frost. The pur- soil. Under favorable conditions Phyllos- ple fruits contain a gum which may be tachys aurea will grow to a height of valuable. 15 to 20 feet. The culms are yellowish and small, and the leaves are also small. For previous introduction see No. 45748. - It is a rather handsome ornamental but does not hold its green foliage in winter 70750. ALETJRITES FORDII Hemsl. Bu- as well as some others. phorbiaeeae. Tung-oil tree. 70745. SASA JAPONICA (Sieb. and Zucc). From Anhwei Province, China. Seeds col- Makino. Poaceae. Bamboo. lected by F. A. McClure, agricultural ex- This bamboo has flourished for nearly plorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- 50 years in Washington. It is one of the ceived December 27, 1926. hardiest of all the bamboos, and is used No. 702. Chungmuihoh. October 17, extensively in landscape work as far north as Philadelphia. In parts of the 1926. Tung you. From a tree growing on South it is sometimes grown for light a wooded slope. It receives little attention, stakes. The plant has rather heavy and the yield is correspondingly poor. foliage, the leaves being 8 to 12 inches 70751 to 70753. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L. long and 1 to 2 inches wide. It holds its green color well into the winter. Fabaceae. Peanut. From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented For previous introduction see No. 42651. by Dr. L. Koch, Chief, Plant-Breeding Sta- 70746. RAPHIA VINIFERA Beauv. Phoe- tion for Annual Crops. Received Octo- nicaceae. Palm. ber 25, 1926. Locally grown seeds. From Peradeniya, Ceylon, Seeds collected by David Fairchild and P. H. Dorsett, 70751. Variety Toeban. agricultural explorers, Bureau of Plant Industry, with the Allison V. Armour 70752. Pure line No. 21. expedition. Received February 26, 1926. 70753. White hybrid No. 8. Numbered December, 1926. No. 259. Botanic gardens, Peradeniya, 70754. THYSANOLAENA MAXIMA (Roxb.) January 1, 1926. The sugar or wine palm Kuntze (T. agrostis Nees). Poaceae. of West Tropical Africa. It is a large Grass. handsome palm with immense pinnate leaves and ornamental fruits in enormous pendent From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Plants collected bunches 10 to 12 feet long. This is a by David Fairchild, agricultural explorer, striking species for large parks. Bureau of Plant Industry, with the Al- lison V. Armour expedition. Received 70747. STERCULIA DIVERSIFOLIA Don. July 19, 1926. Numbered December, 1926. Sterculiaceae. Black kurrajong. No. 873. Botanic gardens. June 9, 1926. From East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. A tropical ornamental grass 10 feet high. Seeds presented by M. Medson. x Received July 17, 1920. Numbered December, 70755 and 70756. CASTANEA spp. Fa- 1926. gaceae. A tall evergreen ornamental tree with From the United States Plant Field Station, shining green foliage. In some parts of Bell, Md. Scions grafted on Castanea Australia, where the tree is native, the crenata seedlings. leaves are fed to cattle. 70755. CASTANEA HENRYI (Skan) Rehd. For previous introduction see No. 64001. and Wils. Chinese timber chinquapin. 50 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

70755 and 70756—Continued. 70758 to 70764—Continued. A native of central and western China, 70760. GARCINIA NIGRO-LINEATA Planch. where it attains a height of 75 to 100 Clusiaceae. feet or more. It is reported as a fine timber tree, producing a nut much like No. 818. Botanic gardens, Singapore. our native chinquapin, but a little larger. May 31, 1926. A handsome park tree The trees are from scions taken from a 40 feet high, with large, leaves 6 to 8 tree planted by the late Dr. Walter Van inches long and small edible fruits. Fleet, Bell, Md., about 10 years ago. For previous introduction see No. Doctor Van Fleet propagated the tree 68034. from a scion obtained from the Arnold Arboretum. All stock of this number is 70761. IXORA MACROTHYRSA Teysm. and grafted on seedlings of the Japanese Binn. Rubiaceae. chestnut, Castanea crenata. The original No. 832. Botanic gardens, Singapore. tree of C. henryi at Bell has proved sus- May 31, 1926. A shrub with corymbs of ceptible to blight. There is no record of • attractive scarlet flowers. It is accus- blight on any of this species in China. tomed to 100 inches of rainfall in this FoT previous introduction see No. 67173. region. 70756. CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA X PUMILA. 70762. MESUA FERREA L. Clusiaceae. Chestnut. No. 889. Botanic gardens, Peradeniya. Van Fleet hybrid chestnut (S. 8). A June 9, 1926. The ironwood tree of hybrid between Castanea mollissima, the Ceylon. A handsome street tree, which Chinese, hairy chestnut, and C. pumila, produces large white magnolialike flowers the American chinquapin, produced by the and twice a year young leaves that are late Dr. Walter Van Fleet, about 1915. extremely attractive because of their bril- The original and only tree is growing in liant deep-pink color. the chestnut-tree orchard at Bell, Md. The tree is upright, vigorous, and healthy, For previous introduction see No. never having shown any signs of blight. 54687. The nuts are about double the size of our 70763. MONODORA TENUIFOLIA Benth. An- native chestnut, very sweet, and palata- nonaceae. ble. Stock is from scions taken from the original tree, and grafted on Japanese No. 882. Botanic gardens, Peradeniya. seedlings, C. crenata. Of the many June 9, 1926. Orchid flower tree. A chestnuts tested, including hybrids, this tropical tree which before its leaves are number is an outstanding one on account fully formed produces an abundance of of the size and quality of its nuts and strangely beautiful spotted fragrant blos- the large annual yields. It is especially soms, reminding one of orchids. These promising for orchard plantings in the blossoms quickly fade when picked and blight-affected districts. are therefore not suitable for household decoration, but the tree would grace any 70757. ATTALEA MACBOCARPA Linden. private garden in southern Florida. Phoenicaceae. Palm. 70764. STERCULIA LANCEOLATA Cav. Ster- From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented culiaceae. Bottle tree. by Dr. W. M. Docters van Leeuwen, di- No. 880. Botanic gardens, Peradeniya. rector, botanic gardens. Received Au- June 9, 1926. A small tree with hand- gust 13, 1926. Numbered December, some bright orange-scarlet fruits. 1926. A lofty South American palm with a 70765. OHAYOTA EDULIS Jacq. (Sechium spineless trunk, large pinnate leaves, and edule Swartz). Cucurbitaceae. large clusters of fruits. Chayote. 70758 to 70764. From Summit, Canal Zone. Fruits presented by Holger Johansen, Plant Intro- From Peradeniya, Ceylon, and Singapore, duction Garden. Received November 16, Straits Settlements. Plants collected by 1926. David Fairchild, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry, with the Alli- Locally grown fruits. son V. Armour expedition. Received July 19, 1926. Numbered December, 70766 and 70767. CHAYOTA EDULIS Jacq. 1926. (Sechiwm, edule Swartz). Cucur- 70758. BROWNEA MACROPHYLLA Masters. bitaceae. Chayote. Caesalpiniaceae. From Kingston, Jamaica. Fruits presented No. 886. Botanic gardens, Peradeniya. by E. Downes, acting superintendent, June 9, 1926. An ornamental tree, whose Hope gardens. Received December 27, limp flaccid pale yellowish young leaves 1926. and bright-rose flowers make it suitable Locally grown fruits. for parks and gardens in the Tropics. 70766. Green variety. 70759. GARCINIA CAMBOGIA (Gaertn.) Desr. Clusiaceae. 70767. White variety. No. 895. Botanic gardens, Peradeniya. June 9, 1926. GoraJca. During June and 70768. CHAYOTA EDULIS Jacq. (Sechium July the large orange-yellow fruits of edule Swartz). Cucurbitaceae. this species are gathered and the seg- Chayote. ments into which the rind splits are dried in the sun, becoming black and From Moca, Dominican Republic. Fruits very sour. These black segments are presented by Dr. R. Ciferri, Director, Es- used to preserve fish, being made into a taci6n Nacional Agron6mica y Colegio de brine with salt anfl are also used instead Agricultura. Received December 30, of limes in curries. This may be valua- 1926. ble as a stock for the mangosteen. Fruits grown in the Dominican Republic. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1926 51

70769 and 70770. DIOSCOREA spp. Dios- 70779 and 70780—Continued. coreaceae. Yam. 70780. (Undetermined.) From Soerabaya, Java. Tubers obtained No. 400. Berstagi. February 21, by David Fairchild, agricultural explorer, 1926. A small tree with small, rather Bureau of Plant Industry, with the Al- narrow, long leaves and yellow fruits lison V. Armour expedition. Received about the size of a pecan, with bright- July 29, 1926. Numbered October, 1926. red flesh surrounding an acornlike seed. 70769. DIOSCOREA sp. 70781 to 70783. No. 788. May 17, 1926. Small, thin- skinnod tubers obtained in the native From Ceylon and the Straits Settlements. market. Seeds collected by David Fairchild, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Indus- 70770. DIOSCOREA sp. try, with the Allison V. Armour expedi- No. 790. Obtained in the native mar- tion. Received July, 1926. Numbered ket, May 17, 1926. December, 1926. 70781. AMOMUM MAGNIFICUM (Roscoe) 70771 and 70772. DIOSCOREA spp. Dios- Benth. and Hook. Zinziberaceae. coreaceae. Yam. No. 897. Peradeniya Botanic Gardens. From San Pedro, Honduras. Tubers pre- June 9. 1926. A handsome plant with sented by H. A. Dike. Received Novem- immense green pinnate leaves, 8 to 10 ber 17, 1926. feet long, rising from a rhizome. The large pink flower heads are borne on 70771. DIOSCOREA sp. erect stalks 2% to 3 feet high. A variety with prickly stems. 70782. STROMANTHE SANGUINEA S o n d . 70772. DIOSCOREA sp. Marantaceae. No. 900. Peradeniya Botanic Gardens. A variety with yellow-fleshed tubers. A crimson-flowered plant from Brazil 70773 to 70776. IPOMOEA BATATAS (L.) with broad leaves about a foot long, purple beneath. The flowers are borne Poir. Convolvulaceae. Sweet potato. on a scape up to 20 inches high. From Buitenzorg, Java. Tubers presented 70783. ARTOCARPUS GOMEZIANA Wall. by Dr. L. Koch, Chief, Plant-Breeding Moraceae. Station for Annual Crops. Received Oc- tober 25, 1926. No. 842. Singapore Botanic Gardens. May 31, 1926. A handsome shade tree Locally developed varieties. with large glossy leaves and very sour 70773. Variety OeU Sdboelan. fruits, about 2 inches in diameter, which are red inside. 70774. Variety OeU Samarinda. 70784. ZANONIA sp. Cucurbitaceae. 70775. Variety OeU Tandjoeng kait. From Sumatra. Plant collected by David 70776. Variety OeU Menes bodas. Fairchild and P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorers, Bureau of Plant Industry, 70777 and 70778. with the Allison V. Armour expedition. From Ceylon. Seeds collected by David Received May 20, 1926. Numbered De- Fairchild, agricultural explorer,* Bureau cember, 1926. of Plant Industry, with the Allison V. No. 714. Sibolangit Botanic Gardens. Armour expedition. Received February March 26, 1926. A large ornamental trop- 26, 1926. Numbered December, 1926. ical vine with large fleshy leaves, white 70777. ARECA TRIANDRA Roxb. Phoenica- flpwers, and gourdlike fruits. Native to ceae. Palm. Sumatra. No. 258. Peradeniya gardens. Janu- 70785. EUGENIA GRANDIS Wight. Myr- ary 1, 1926. A pinnate slender-stemmed graceful palm 40 feet tall. taceae. From Straits Settlements. Seeds collected 70778. PTYCHOSPERMA sp. Phoenieaceae. by David Fairchild, agricultural explorer, Palm. Bureau of Plant Industry, with the Alli- No. 251. Peradeniya gardens. Janu- son V. Armour expedition. Received July ary 1, 1926. A fan palm, not over 20 29, 1926. Numbered December, 1926. or 25 feet high, with clusters of grace- No. 837. Singapore Botanic Gardens. ful slender stems. May 31, 1926. A very handsome street tree with grassy green foliage, straight stems, 70779 and 70780. and a dense crown. From Sumatra. Seeds collected by David Fairchild and P. H. Dorsett, agricul- 70786. EREMOCHLOA OPHIUROIDES tural explorers, Bureau of Plant Indus- (Munro) Hack. Poaceae. try, with the Allison V. Armour expedi- Centipede grass. tion. Received April and May, 1926. Numbered December, 1926. From China. Seeds collected by F. A. Mc- Clure, agricultural explorer, Bureau of 70779. (Undetermined.) Plant Industry. Received October 29, No. 689. Between Kabandjahe and 1926. Koto Tchane. March 20, 1926. A No. 621. Collected on the island of stunning ornamental, a foot and a half Honam, near the Canton Christian College, high, bearing red flower clusters the Canton, during July and August, 1926. shape of a large club, with rows of coarse This variety was growing on rolling land liplike scales. The flowers have the not under cultivation, but constantly pas- appearance of orchids. tured and cut over by hunters of fuel. The 52 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

grass has never been grown artificially here 70788 to 70867—Continued. by means of seed, but it can doubtless be grown by following the usual practices ob- 70804. No. 7374. From Ertaotzu. served in sowing lawn grasses. 70805. No. 7378. From Shenchiawopu. For previous introduction see No. 65839. 70806. No. 7382. From Mishatzu, Kirin Province. 70787. PRITNUS SUBHIRTELLA PENDULA (Sieb.) Tanaka. Amygdalaceae. 70807. No. 7393. From Suileng. Rosebud cherry. 70808. No. 7397. From Yingchengtzu, Kirin Province. From California. Seedling trees, originally from the residence of David Fairchild, 70809. No. 8143. From Chiuchienwu, North Chevy Chase, Md., now growing at Kirin Province. the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, 70810. No. 8144. From Lungmenchen, Calif. Numbered December, 1926. Heilungkiang Province. A hardy ornamental Japanese tree, usually not more than 9 meters high, with 70811. No. 8149. From Mulantaho, slender pendulous branches, narrowly oval Heilungkiang Province. leaves up to 7 centimeters long, and single 70812. No. 8152. From Nungnungho. flowers up to 2.5 centimeters across, and varying in color from deep pink to almost 70813. No. 8156. From Liangchuchen, white. The black fruits are about 7 milli- Kirin Province. meters in diameter. There are two trees at Chico, one north of cottage No. 1 and 70814. No. 8161. From Hsiaochengtzu. one in row 20, tree 21, new test orchard. 70815. No. 8166. From Keshan. 70788 to 70867. 70816. No. 8168. From Lintien. 70817. No. 8175. From Kouchientun, From Manchuria. Seeds collected by P. H. Kirin Province. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received November and 70818. No. 8176. From Hala, Heilung- December, 1926. kiang Province. 70788. QUEECUS MONGOLICA Fisch. Faga- 70819. No. 8183. From Ontu, Kirin ceae. Oak. Province. No. 6756. Originally from the vicinity 70820. No. 8188. From Motzusan- of Ertsendiantsy. September 28, 1926. ching, Heilungkiang Province. A hardy Manchurian oak, up to 100 feet in height, with dark-green coarsely toothed 70821. No. 8193. From Chulien, Hei- leaves. Obtained through the Manchurian lungkiang Province. Research Society. 70822. No. 8195. From Paiyangmu, For previous introduction see No. 65676. Heilungkiang Province. 70789 to 70867. HORDEUM VULGARE PAL- 70823. No. 8199. From Kemiha. LIDUM Seringe. Poaceae. 70824. No. 8207. From Tetuchen, Hei- Six-rowed barley. lungkiang Province. Numbers 70789 to 70855 were received 70825. No. 8212. From Kayaho, Kirin through the cooperation of D. McLorn, Province. Postal Commissioner, Harbin. 70826. No. 8215. From Feikotu, Kirin 70789. No. 7288. From Anda, Heilung- Province. kiang Province. 70827. No. 8222. From Huashuliutzu, 70790. No. 7292. From Chalukoupei. Kirin Province. 70791. No. 7296. From Hsiachintai. 70828. No. 8227. From Changling, 70792. No. 7300. From Shihtoucheng- Kirin Province. tzu. 70829. No. 8230. From Mulingchan, 70793. No. 7304. From Lalincheng, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. 70830. No. 8243. From Haifengchen, 70794. No. 7308. From Chilingtzu, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70831. No. 8246. From Peichengchen, 70795. No. 7312. From Mientuho. Kirin Province. 70796. No. 7316. From Huanghuatien- 70832. No. 8252. From Talai, Heilung- tzu, Kirin Province. kiang Province. 70797. No. 7327. From Changchun- 70833. No. 8256. From Tuipochan, chen, Heilungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70798. No. 7335. From Pataokou, Kirin 70834. No. 8264. From Mulan, Hei- Province. lungkiang Province. 70799. No. 7347. From Santaokang, 70835. No. 8271. From Chinyinpieh- Kirin Province. kuotzu, Kirin Province. 70836. No. 8273. From Hsiaochingtzu, 70800. No. 7351. From Wulachieh. Kirin Province. 70801. No. 7363. From Chinghochen, 70837. No. 8276. From Huma, Hei- Kirin Province. lungkiang Province. 70802. No. 7366. From Hsichichang. 70838. No. 8280. From Chialuho, Kirin 70803. No. 7370. From Tientsaokang. Province. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31c 192 6 53

70788 to 70867—Continued. 70788 to 70867—Continued. 70839. No. 8286. From Changchunling, 70854. No. 8393. From Mingshiuhsien. Kirin Province. 70855. No. 8395. From Tungkuanchen, 70840. No. 8289. From Tasanchiatzu. Heilungkiang Province. Nos. 70856 to 70859 were obtained 70841. No. 8291. From Piahokoutzu, from the experimental field of the Chinese Kirin Province. Eastern Railway through F. F. Teren- 70842. No. 8295. From Ertaichan, Hei- tieff, director of the land department. lungkiang Province. 70856. No. 8460. Gonashichiha No. 9. 70843. No. 8301. From Lafachen, Kirin 70857. No. 8461. GonaschicM No. 8. Province. 70858. No. 8462. Malaweiha. 70844. No. 8308. From Liaotientzu, Kirin Province. 70859. No. 8467. Shiwalitsenpolako 70845. No. 8334. From Changchiati- No. 20. yingtzu, Heilungkiang Province. Nos. 70860 to 70867 were obtained through the cooperation of D. McLorn, 70846. No. 8344. From Sanlingtun, Postal Commissioner, Harbin. Kirin Province. 70860. No. 8564. From Waupaochan, 70847. No. 8345. From Maoershan. Kirin Province. 70848. No. 8364. From Chiuchan, Kirin Province. 70861. No. 8567. From Wauchinta. 70862. No. 8576. From Lohushan. 70849. No. 8369. From Hoy en, Kirin Province. 70863. No. 8598. From Hsiaoyushu, Heilungkiang Province. 70850. No. 8372. From Kuanyinshan, Heilungkiang Province. 70864. No. 8602. From Shihermachia- tze, Kirin Province. 70851. No. 8376. From Chaoyangchen, Heilungkiang Province. 70865. No. 8604. From Chihsingho. 70852. No. 8383. From Lopei, Hei- 70866. No. 8608. From Tachiakou, lungkiang Province. Kirin Province. 70853. No. 8389. From Kaoshantung, 70867. No. 8618. From Sautaokang, Kirin Province. Kirin Province. INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES

Acacia sp., 69366. Castanea henryi, 70254, 70319, 70320, 70755. Aoanthopanax senticosum, 69400. mollissima, 69536, 70314, 70315. Acer barbinerve, 69876, 69877. mollissima X pumila, 70756. oaudatum ukurunduense, 69880. seguinii, 70317, 70321. ginnala, 69112, 69878. Centrosema plumieri. See Bradburya plu- mandshuricum, 69879. mieri. tegmentosum, 69401. pubescens. See B. pubescens. Acokanthera spectabilis, 70749. Chaetochloa italica, 69779-69788, 69828, Actinidia arguta, 69359. 69829, 70040. kolomikta, 69881. Chamaedorea tepejilote. 68975. Albisszia luoida, 69144. Chayotaedulis, 69713, 70765-70768. Aleurites fordii, 70750. Chayote. See Chayota edulis. Alfalfa. See Medicago falcata. Cherry. See Prunus glandulosa. Allium albopilosum, 69899. Japanese flowering. See Prunus ser- beesianum, 69900. rulata, P. sieboldii, P. subhirtella, cardiostemon, 69901. and P. yedoensis. kansuense, 69902. Manchu. See P. tomentosa. moly, 69903. rosebud. See P. subhirtella pendula. narcissiflorum, 69904. sweet. See P. avium. ostrowskianum, 69905. Yoshino. See P. yedoensis. yunnanense, 69906. Chestnut. See Castanea spp. Amomum magnificum, 70781. Chinese hairy. See C. mollissima. Amygdalus kansuensis, 68976. Chionodoxa luciliae, 69911. Apricot. See Prunus armeniaca. Chrysalidocarpus lucubensis, 70748. Japanese. See P. mume. Circaea cordata, 69402. Arachis hypogaea, 68961, 70751-70753. Citrullus vulgaris, 69883. Aralia elata, 69882. Citrus sp., 68978. Areca triandra, 70777. aurantifolia. 69022. Aristolochia sp., 68962. decumana. See C. grandis. Artocarpus gomeziana, 70783. grandis, 68998, 68999. Arundinaria brevipaniculata, 69384. icliangensis, 70255. Asimina triloba, 69166. Clematis, Fremont. See Clematis fremonti. Astragalus frigidus, 69907. Clematis chrysocoma sericea, 70743. pendulifiorus, 69908. fremonti, 70742. wulfeni, 69909. Clitoria heterophylla, 69152. Atalantia glauca. See Eremocitrus glauca. Clover. See Trifolium spp. Attalea cohune, 69063. alsike. See T. hybridum. macrocarpa, 70757. crimson. See T. incarnatum. Avena fatua, 69126. red. See T. pratense. sativa, 69823-69827, 70039. white. See T. repens. Avocado. See Persea americana. Cohune. See Attalea cohune. Copihue. See Lapageria rosea. Bamboo. See Arundinaria brevipaniculata, Corn. See Zea mays. Bambusa vulgaris, Phyllostachys sp., Cornus suecica, 69355. and Sasa japonica. Coronilla scorpioides, 69850. Golden Japanese. See Phyllostachys Corydalis cheilanthifolia, 69912. aurea. Corylus heterophylla, 68977, 69403, 69884. Bambu8a vulgaris, 70740. maxima, 69377, 69378. Barley. See Hordeum spp. sieboldiana mandshurica, 69885. Bean, adsuki. See Phaseolus angularis. Cotoneaster rotundifolia lanata, 69376. common. See P. vulgaris. Cotton. See Oossypium spp. mung. See P. aureus. Crab apple. See Malus spp. Scarlet Runner. See P. coccineus. Cracca vogelii, 68963. Berseem. See Trifolium alexandrinum. Crambe cordifolia, 69913. Beta patellaris, 69910. Crataegus pinnatiflda, 69886, 69887. Borassus flabellifer, 68996. ' Crotalaria anagyroides, 69119. Bottle tree. See Sterculia lanceolata. usaramoensis, 69120. Bradbury/ plumieri, 69145. Croton eluteria, 69065. pubescens, 69146. Crupina vulgaris, 69851. Brassica sp., 69127. Cupang. See Parkia timoriana. Broad bean. See Vicia faba. Currant. See Ribes manshuricum. Broumea macrophylla, 70758. Cynanchum vincetoxicum, 69864. Buckthorn, Dahurian. See Rhamnus da- Cynosurus %echinatus, 69852. vurica. Buckwheat. See Fagopyrum vulgare. Davidia involucrata, 69872. Kangra. See F. tataricum. Day lily. See Hemerocallis sp. Bush clover, shrub. See Lespedeza bicolor. Deguelia dalbergioides, 69111. trifoliata, 69379. Derris dalbergioides. See Deguelia dalber- Caesalpinia coriaria, 69045, 69397. gioides. Cajanus indicus, 70318. uliginosa. See Deguelia trifoliata. Calopogonium mucunoides, 69118. Desert candle. See Eremurus himalaicus Calyptrocalyx spicatus, 69001. X robustus. Cascarilla. See Croton eluteria. Dioscorea spp., 69067-69077, 70769-70772. Cassia bicapsularis, 69147. alata, 69066, 69385. papuana, 69148. Diospyros sp., 69541. quinquangulata, 69149. kaki, 69372, 69537-69540, 70256- rotundifolia, 69150. 70275. timoriensis, 69151. lotus, 70276. 54 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1926 55

Divi-divi. See Caesalpinia coriaria. Kokia rockii, 69110. Dodecatheon jeffreyi, 69914. Kokio. See Kokia rockii. lemoinei, 69915. Kumquat, Australian desert. See Eremo- pauciflorum, 69916. citrus glauca. Kurrajong, black. See Sterculia diver si- Elaeocarpus grandiflorus, 69153. folia. treubii, 69154. Ephedra fragilis, 69035. Langsat. See Lansium domesticum. helvetica, 69036. Lansium domesticum, 69002. Eremoehloa ophiuroides, 70786. Lapageria rosea, 69168. Eremodtrus glauca, 69875. Laportea bulbifera, 69447. Eremurus himalaicus, 69356. Larch. See Larix kurilensis. himalaious X robustus, 68979. Lathyrus aphaca, 69856. Erodium tvilkomianum, 69917. Lemon, Ichang. See Citrus ichangensis. Erythrina fusca, 69155. Lens esculenta, 69136. Eugenia grandis, 70785. Lentil. See Lens esculenta. Euonymus sp., 68981. Lespedeza bicolor, 68984, 69812. Euphorbia serrata, 69853. Leucojum trichophyllum, 69921. Ligularia sibirica, 69104. v Fagopyrum esculentum. See F. vulgare. Lilac, Manchurian. See Byringa amuren- tataricum, 69128. sis vulgare, 69129. Lilium spp., 68985, 68986, 69064, 69450. Ficus sp., 69171. avenaceum, 69448. carica, 69009-69019. centifolium, 69008. Fig. See Ficus carica. concolor, 69020. Filbert. See Coryius mamma. dauricum, 69021, 69449. Franklinia alatamaha, 69037. duchartrei, 69922. Garcinia cambogia, 70759. martagon, 69923-69925. nigro-lineata, 70760. philippinense, 69358. Gladiolus sp., 69898. pyrenaicum, 69926. segetum, 69854. sulphureum, 68997. Glory-of-the-snow. See Chionodowa luoiliae. willmottiae, 69927. Glycine Mspida. See Soja maw. Lily. See Lilium spp. Gordonia pubescens. See Franklinia alata- benguet. See L. philippinense. maha. candlestick. See L. dauricum. Gossypium spp., 69007, 69046-69049. martagon. See L. martagon. Mrsutum, 68958-68960. Lime. See Citrus aurantifolia. stocksii, 69374. Linden. See Tilia spp. tomentosum, 69109. Litchi araucaria, 68956. Grape, Amur. See Vitis amurensis. phiUppinensis, 68957. Grapefruit. See Citrus grandis. Lonicera maackii, 69888. Grass. See Cynosurus echinatus, Eremoch- Lotus angustissimus, 69094. loa ophiuroides, Manisuris exaltata, and corniculatus, 69005. Thysanolaena maxima. Macadamia ternifolia, 68974. 69038-69040. Guava. See \Psidium guajava. Madder. See Rubia oordifolia. Malus spp., 69548, 69549, 70308. Hawthorn. See Crataegus pinnatifldO" baccata, 68987. Hazel. See Coryius spp. baccata mandshurica, 68988. Hemerocallis sp., 68982. Mangifera indica, 69050, 69367. Honeysuckle. See Lonicera maackii. Mango. See Manifera indica. Hordeum vulgare coeleste, 69130-69133, ManisuWis exaltata, 68967. 69844. Maple. See Acer spp. vulgare nigrum, 69845. Mate, yerba. See Ilex paraguariensis. vulgare pallidum, 69027, 69028, 69051, Medicago carstiensis, 69357. 69134, 69135, 69289, 69404-69444, falcata, 69137. 69550-69704, 69789-69811, 69848, minima, 69857. 70282-70295, 70789-70867. .Melia candollei, 69158. Hypericum ascyron, 69095. Mema ferrea, 70762. Ilex paraguariensis, 69865. Milk vetch. See Astragalus frigidus. Impatiens sp., 69114. Millet. See Chaetochloa italica. nolitangere, 69113. Mimosa invisa, 69122. Indigo. See Indigofera sp. Monodora tenuifolia, 70763. Inditfofera sp., 68965. Mustard. See Brassica sp. Ipomoea batatas, 70773-70776. Iris spp., 68983, 69445. Nicotiana tabacum, 68968, 68969. delavayi, 69918. Oak. See Quercus spp. sibirica, 69919. Oats. See Avena spp. versicolor, 69920. Omphalea oleifera, 69102. Itea yunnanensis, 69000. Onobrychis caput-galli, 69858. Ixora macrothyrsa, 70761. Ornithogalum ndrbonense, 69928. oligophyllum, 69929. Jaoquinia sp., 69169. pyrenaicum, 69930. Jatropha curcas, 68966. Oryza sativa, 69029-69031, 69172-69226, multiflda, 69156. 70296-70307. podagrica, 69157. Joannesia princeps, 69060. Paeonia obovata, 68989. 68990. Joint fir. See Ephedfra spp. Palm. See Areca triandra, Attalea mac- Juglans mandshurica, 69446. rocarpa, Calyptrocalyx spicatus, Cha- regia, 70316. maedorea tepejilote, Chrysalidocarpus Jujube. See Ziziphus sp. luoubensis, Ptychosperma sp., and Juniper, Phoenician. See Juniperus phoe- Raphia vinifera. nicea. Palmyra. See Borassus flabellifer. Juniperus phoenicea, 69855. Panicum miliaceum, 69032, 69138, 69813- 69818, 69846. Kaki. See Diospyros kaki. Papaw. See Asimina triloba. Kniphofla natalensis. See Tritoma nata- Parkia timoriana, 69159. len&is. Pea. See Pisum sativum. 56 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED

Peanut. See Arachis hypogaea. Schizophragma hydrangeoides, 69871. Pear. See Pyrus spp. Scorzonera hirsuta, 69860. Peony, See Paeonia obovata. Sechium edule. See Chayota edulis. Persea americana, 69368-69371. Sesbania grandiflora, 69143. Persimmon. See Diospyros spp. paulensis, 69164. Pha8eolus angularis, 69932, 70041, 70337- Setaria italica. See Chaetochloa italica. 70339. Shaddock, Cuban. See Citrus sp. aureus, 69399, 69451-69490, 69847, Sindora sumatrana, 69165. 69933-69985, 70042-70069, 70097- 8oja maw, 69123-69125, 69398, 69497- 70173, 70340-70412, 70414-70438. 69533, 69991-70038, 70074-70096, 70185- cocdneus, 69023-69026. 70253, 70453-70572. vulgaris, 68970, 69491-69493, 69986- Solanum tuberosum, 69866-69869. 69990, 70070-70073, 70174-70184, Sorghum. See Sorghum vulgare. 70413, 70439-70452. Sorghum vulgare, 68964, 69121, 69830- Phleum pratense, 69096. 69843. Phyllostachys sp., 70741. Soy bean. See Soja maw. aurea, 70744. Spiraea sp., 69099. Pigeon pea. See Gajanus indicus. Spirea. See Spiraea sp. Pine, Chinese. -See Pinus sinensis. Spurge. See Euphorbia serrata. Pinus sinensis, 69819. Star of Bethlehem. See Ornithogalum py* Pisum sativum, 69139, 69140. renaicum. PithecoloUum sp., 69375. Sterculia diver si folia, 70747. junghuhnianum, 69160. lanceolata, 70764. umbellatum, 69161. Stizolobium velutinum, 68971. Pongam glabra. See P. pinnatum. Stromanthe sanguinea, 70782. pinnatum, 69162. Sugar cane. See Saccharum ojftdnarum. Poplar. See Populus tremula. Sweet potato. See Ipomoea batatas. Populus tremula, 69041. Syringa amurensis, 68994. Posoqueria latifolia, 69373. Tamus communis, 69861. Potato. See Solatium tuberosum. Tephrosia vogelii. See Cracca vogelU. Proso. See Panicum miliaceum. Thlaspi alliaceum, 69862. Prunus armeniaca, 69097, 69494. Thysanolaena agrostis. See T. maxima. avium, 70322-70336. maxima, T0754. cerasifera pissardH X salidna, 69849. Tilia amurensis, 69360. cerasus marasca, 69006. mandshurica, 69893. glandulosa, 69098. Timothy. See Phleum pratense. kansuensis. See Amygdalus kansuen- Tobacco. See Nicotiana tabacum. sis. Torch lily. See Tritoma natalensis. mume, 69078. Tree, tung-oil. See Aleurites fordii. serrulata, 69079-69089, 69228, 69362- Trefoil, bird's-foot. See Lotus corniculatus. 69365. Trevesia burcUi, 69003. serrulata spontanea, 69229. Trifolium alexandrinum, 69052. . sieboldii, 69090. hybridum, 69100. subhirtella autumnalis, 69091. incarnatum, 69062. subhirtella pendula, 70787. lupinaster, 69117. tomcntosa, 69056-69059. pratense, 69116. yedoensis, 69092, 69108. repens, 69101. yedoensis perpendens, 69093. stellatum, 69863. Pseudolarix amabilis, 69383. TrilHum sp., 69361. kaempferi. See P. amabilis. Triticum aestivum, 69033, 69034, 69042, Psidium guajava, 69170, 69870, 69873, 69043, 69053, 69141, 69230-69288, 69874. 69290-69353, 69386-69396, 69705- Ptychosperma sp., 70778. 69712, 69714-69778, 69897, 70309- Pyrus calleryana, 69542-69546. 70313, 70573-70688, 70689-70715. ussuriensis, 69495. dicoccum dicoccoides, 70716. durum, 70717-70736. Quebrachia lorentzii. See ScMnopsis polonicum, 70737-70739. lorentzii. vulgare. See T. aestivum. Quebracho. See Schinopsis lorentzii. Tritoma natalensis, 69931. Quercus mongolica, 68991, 68992, 70788. Tropaeolum tuberosum, 69896. Raphia vinifera, 70746. Raspberry, red. See Rubus orataegifolius. Undetermined, 68995, 70779, 70780. Bhamnu8 davurica, 69889. Vetch. See Vida spp. parvifolia, 69890. Viburnum burejaeticum, 69820. Rheum fratizenbachii, 69105. sargenti, 69894. macropterum, 69106. Viburnum, Manchurian. See V. burefaeti- Wittrockii, 69107. cum. Rhubarb. See Rheum spp. Vida sp., 69534. Ribes manshuricum, 69891. faba, 69054, 69142. Rice. See Oryza sativa. Vitis amurensis, 69535, 69895. Rosa sp., 69227. Voandzeia subterranea, 68972. Rose. See Rosa sp. Rubia cordifolia, 69496. Walnut. See Juglans regia. Rubus articus, 69167. Wheat, common. See TrUicum aestivum, orataegifolius, 69115. durum. See T. durum. Rumex bucephalophorus, 69859. Polish. See T. polonioum. Wild rice. See Zizanda latifolia. Saocharum offlcinarum, 69382. Willow. See Salix sp. spontaneum, 69354. Salix spp., 68993, 70277-70280. Xiphidium album, 69004. Sqraca indica, 69163. SUm japonica, 70745. / Yam. See Diosoorea spp. Saxifraga crassifolia, 69380, 69381. greater. See D. alata. Saxifrage, leather. See Samfraga crassi- Zanonia sp., 70784. folia. Zea mays, 68973, 69055, 69061, 69821, 69822. 8oMnopsi8 lorentzii, 68980. Zizania latifolia, 69044. Schizandra chinensis, 69892. "iziphus spp., 69547, 70281. U.S. GOVBENMBNT PRINTING OFFICE ". 1929