United States Department of Agriculture

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

INVENTORY No. 81

Washington, D. C. • Issued April, 1927

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN PLANT IN- TRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY, DURING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31,1924 (S. P. I. NOS. 61738 TO 62230)

CONTENTS Page Introductory statement 1 Inventory 3 Index of common and scientific names 27

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT In July, 1924, P. H. Dorsett, of the Office of Foreign Plant Introduction, and his son, J. H, Dorsett, were detailed for agricultural exploration work in northern China. Shipments of plant material which they collected began to arrive in Washington in October, 1924, the greater part coming from the vicinity of Peking, in the Province of Chihli. The lists of the Dorsetts' col- lections in northern China take up a conspicuous part of this inventory and include both seeds and scions of a large number of fruits, such as peaches, pears, apples, persimmons, apricots, grapes, and quinces, also walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, various vegetables, and a number of woody and herbaceous ornamentals. The collection of varieties of Diospyros kaki (Nos. 61837 to 61842) obtained by Mr. Dorsett in the vicinity of Peking, China, may include valuable additions to the list of excellent varieties previously introduced and now in the trade in this country, such as the nonastringent Fuyu (S. P. I. No. 26491) and the Tamopan (S. P. I. No. 16921), an excellent keeper. While on his way to carry on agricultural explorations in the East Indies, David Fairchild of this office spent several days at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England, and also at Aldenham House, the estate of Hon. Vicary Gibbs, at Elstree, Herts, England. At the Royal Botanic Gardens Doctor Fairchild procured seeds of the dove tree (Davidia involucrata vilmoriniana, No. 62022). This is a handsome Chinese relative of the dogwood, and only one specimen is known to be in cultivation in this country. At Aldenham House there has been gathered together a remarkable collection of hardy rare trees and shrubs, mostly from eastern Asia, and seeds of a number of these were obtained by Doctor Fairchild (Nos. 61972 to 61996). In the preceding inventory (No. 80) mention was made of the agricultural explorations being conducted in Argentina and Chile by H. L. AVestover, of the Office of Forage Crops. During this period Mr. Westover was still abroad, and he sent in not only a number of local strains of alfalfa but also seeds of a number of native forage plants and grasses (Nos. 62060 to 62073, 62075 to 62092). Of similar interest to Mr. Westover's shipments is a large collection of grasses, mostly native to southern South America, presented by the Federacion Rural, Montevideo, Uruguay (Nos. 62031 to 62059). These grasses will 10114—27 1 T 2 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

undoubtedly be of great interest to agronomists attempting to develop strains of forage plants suitable for parts of the Southern States. Among the shipments sent from northern China by Mr. Dorsett, whose work is mentioned above, were tubers of Stachys sieboldi (No. 61897). This species has been introduced a number of times previously and has been grown with satisfactory results. However, its tubers are small, and for this reason it does not have the appeal to growers that it might otherwise. It resembles closely our native Stachys floridana of the South, and should be given serious attention by plant breeders along with the latter species. Seeds of Arachis nambyquarae (No. 62099), introduced in 1924, have since been grown at several of our southern experiment stations, where the plants have proved to be well adapted for growing in their new environment. The large seeds of this Brazilian relative of our common peanut make it of special interest for general experimental work. Actinidia venosa (No. 61803) may be of value only as an ornamental, but it is a welcome addition to the Actinidias now grown in this country. These include A. arguta, which is hardy as far north as Massachusetts and which bears an edible fruit about an inch long, and A. chinensis, which bears a much larger edible fruit but which is adapted for growing only in the southern half of the United States. The present popularity of the Japanese flowering cherries in this country is due in large measure to the fact that this office has been introducing, for several years, promising varieties from the Orient. Capt. Collingwood Ingram, of Benenden, Kent, England, who has a large private collection of flowering cherries, has presented plants of a variety which he has called Kojima (Prunus serrulata, No. 62101). This variety, which originated in his garden, has very large, semidouble, pure white flowers borne in drooping corymbs, and should prove a real addition to our present collection. Specialists in the United States working with strawberries and potatoes will be interested in a collection of wild strawberry plants (Fragaria sp., No. 61885) and types of wild potatoes (Solanum spp., Nos. 61886 to 61892) made by Elbert E. Reed, of the Instituto Agricola Bunster, on the island of Chiloe, off the coast of Chile. Many of the cultivated strawberries of the American trade are derived in part from the Chiloe strawberry {Fragaria chiloensis), which is native to this region. The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made and the nomenclature determined by H. C. Skeels, and the descriptive notes have been prepared under the direction of Paul Russell, who has had general super- vision of this inventory. ROLAND MCKEE, Acting Senior Agricultural Explorer in Charge. OFFICE OF FOREIGN PLANT INTRODUCTION, Washington, D. C. September *7, 1926 INVENTORY

61738 and 61739. 61742 to 61746. From China. Seeds collected by P. H. From Darjiling, India. Seeds presented Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of by G. H. Cave, curator. Lloyd Botanic Plant Industry. Received December, Garden. Received December 24, 1924. 1924. 61742. ACER OSMASTONI Gamble. Acera- 61738. AMPELorsis ACONITIFOLIA Bunge. ceae. Maple. Vitaceae. No. 904. Near Tiaochun. October 10, A 7 large Himalayan maple, described 1924. The bright-blue fruits make this (Kew , Bulletin of Miscellaneous Infor- vine a good ornamental. (Dorsett.) mation, 1908, p. 446) as a tree up to 100 feet tall, growing wild in Sikkim, 61739. AMYGDALUS FERSICA L. (Prunus India, at an altitude of about 7,000 feet. persica Stokes). Amygdalaceae. Peach. The leaves, 1 to 3 lobed, are papery and No. 761. Peking. October 6, 1924. about 5 inches long. Seeds of a domesticated peach. {Dor- 61743. ACER STACHYOPHYLLUM Hiern. sett.) Aceracese. Maple. 61740. PERSEA AMEIUCANA Mill. (P. A small maple, native to Sikkim, India, (jratissima Gnertn. 1). Lauracese. at an altitude of 10,000 feet. Avocado. 61744. ALANGIUM ALPINUM (C. B. Clarke) Fruits from the Plant Introduction Garden, Smith and Cave. Cornacese. Miami, Fla. Received at Washington, November 20, 1924. A deciduous tree, about 40 feet high, A cross between the Collinson and Trapp native to the eastern Himalayas and avocados, made at the Plant Introduction related to the dogwood. The white flow- Garden, Miami, February, 1921, by Ed- ers are in lax 3-flowered, axillary clus- ward Simmonds. Fruited first time this ters, and are succeeded by black fruits. year [1924]. Fruits about 4 inches long and 3^ 61745. DECAISNEA INSIGNIS (Griffith) inches wide, roundish obovate, slightly Hook. f. and Thorns. Lardizabalacese. oblique: stem short, thick, inserted at a An upright, sparingly branched shrub, slight angle; cavity small, shallow, much resembling a large-leaved sumac, wrinkled : apex obliquely flattened, slightly found in the eastern Himalayas. The depressed at stigmatic point; surface leaves, often 3 feet long, are made up smooth, light green: dots numerous, yel- of 13 to 25 elliptic, acuminate leaflets, lowish, conspicuous ; Hkin of medium thick- bright green above and slightly glaucous ness, adhering rather closely to the flesh ; beneath. The racemes of pendulous, flesh creamy yellow, greenish near skin, greenish flowers resemble those of a smooth, buttery, with rich, nutty flavor yucca, but are smaller. These are fol- and no fiber ; seed large, tigh*" in the cav- lowed by edible, yellow fruits, 3 to 4 ity, free from seed coats. inches long and about 2 inches thick, 61741. CAMPANULA sp. Oampanulacese. filled with a whitish pulp and black Bellfiower. seeds. From China. Seeds collected by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explore!1, Bureau of 61746. GAULTHEKIA FRAGRANTISSIMA Wall. Plant Industry. Received December 8, Ericaceae: 1924. A very fragrant evergreen shrub or No. 712. October 10, 1924. Seeds of a small tree found in the mountains of plant with very pretty purple, bell-shaped India from Nepal eastward to Bhutan. flowers, collected along the trail from the In summer it is loaded with white or Ming tombs to Silver Mountain. {Dor- pinkish flowers, which are followed by sett.) beautiful racemes of blue-purple fruits.

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 m«ay bo 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 specific 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. SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED

61747 and 61748. LILIUM spp. Lilia- 61749 to 61760—Continued. cese. Lily, 61755. No. .°». Huang (yellow). A soy From Goring by Sea, Sussex, England. bean of average quality, planted Bulbs presented by Maj. F. C. Stern. Re- about May 5 and maturing during ceived December 30, 1924. September. 61756. No. 4. Huang (yellow). A va- 61747. LILIUM FARRERI Turrill. riety of the best quality, planted From a packet of mixed seeds col about May 5 and maturing during lected in China by the well-known bo- September. tanical explorer. Reginald Farrer, there was grown this handsome lily, described 61757. No. 5. Ching (green, literally in Curtis's Botanical Magazine (pi. 8847) "clear"'). Of good quality, planted as having erect stems, nearly ?> feet about May 5 and maturing late. in height, and numerous narrow leaves 61758. No. 6. Ching ("clear"). A scattered along the entire stem. The variety of average quality, planted relatively small but fragrant flowers, nbout May 5 and maturing late. white with purple spots, are terminal and either solitary or in loose 6-flowered 61759 and 61760. VIGNA SINENSIS (Tor- umbels. This lily has proved hardy in ner) Savi. Fabacese. Cowpea. the mild-wintered region of southeastern Varieties of average quality, planted England. about May 5 and maturing during Sep- 61748. LILIUM CEXTIFOLU M Stapf. Lily, tember. This Chinese lily was originally dis- 61759. No. 9. Pai Chiang (white kid- covered by Reginald Farrer, according ney). to the Botanical Magazine (pi. 8960) ; 61760. No. 10. Hung Chiang (red kid- Mr. Farrer found it growing in a little ney ). garden at Siku, Kansu, in 1914. The stem, densely leafy and somewhat glau- 61761. CANARIUM ALBUM (Lour.) DC. cous, is up to 7 or 8 feet in height, arising from a sligbtly depressed bulb Balsameacese. about 3 inches in diameter. The nu From Peking, China. Seeds collected by merous leaves are dark green above and P. H. Porsett, agricultural explorer, paler below, linear or linear-lanceolate, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received De- and up to 18 inches long. The sweet cember 6. 1924. scented flowers, 0 to 18 in number, are No. 759. October 1, 1924. Ching Kuo arranged in a short, almost umbellike (green nut). An olive-green and olivelike raceme. The individual flowers are 6 fruit shipped in to the market from the inches long and about 4 inches across south. This may be made into a good the mouth. Within, the perianth is pure candied fruit something like citron. {Dor- white, blending into lemon yellow in sett.) the throat; the outer vsegments are richly flushed with dark purple, while the broader inner segments are greenish 61762 to 61766. with deep, brownish-purple midribs. The From Simla, India. Plants presented by anthers are rusty red. H. E. .T. Peake, Khaltoo Fruit Orchards, Solan brewery, through Walter T. 61749 to 61760. Swingle, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- From Kaifeng. Honan, China. Seeds pur- ceived October 2, 1924. chased from R. M. Lewis, St. Andrew's 61762. BELOU MARMELOS (L.) Lyons School. Received December 20, 1924. (Aegle marmelos Correa). Rutacese. Notes by Mr. Lewis. Bel. Collection of seed from the largest grain The bel is a small, handsome tree, store in Kaifeng. closely related to the genus Citrus; it is native to northern India, but is widely 61749 and 61750. PHASEOLUS AUREUS cultivated throughout India, Siam, and Roxb. Fabacese. Mung bean. Indo-China. It is often spiny and has deciduous, trifoliate leaves. The green- Two varieties of average quality, ish, globular fruit, usually about 4 inches planted around the 5th of May, and in diameter, has a hard shell which maturing early, or later if dry. incloses greenish, aromatic pulp of sweet- 61749. No. 8. Lii Hui ton (green gray). ish flavor. Sherbets are made from the mashed pulp, and also a beverage. In 61750. No. 7. Ming Lii ton (shiny northern India the bel is said to endure green). a temperature of 20° F. without injury. 61751 and 61752. PISUM SATIVUM L. 61763. CITRUS sp. Rutacea?. Fabacese. Pea. This is native to the Simla Hills. 61751. No. 11. Hua wan and huang (Peake.) wan (mottled and yellow). A variety of average quality, planted dur- 61764. CITRUS sp. Rutaceae. ing September and maturing in May. 61765. HESPERETHUSA CRENULATA (Roxb.) 61752. No. 12. Huang wan (yellow). Roemer. Rutaeeaj. One of the best varieties; planted in This is a shrub or small tree growing September and maturing in May. in dry situations in India, sometimes at 61753 to 61758. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper a height of 4.000 feet. The fruits are (G-Iyofrue Idsjnda Maxim.). Fabacese. very small, but occasionally used as a Soy "bean. condiment by the natives. The wood is hard and suitable for parts of ma- 61753. No. 1. Hei (black). A variety chinery where great strength and tough- of average quality, planted about ness are required. This plant belongs Mav 5 and maturing in September. to the orange family and is introduced 61754. No. 2. Hsiao hei (small). A primarily in connection with experiments variety a little better than the aver- now in progress in the breeding of new age, planted around May 5 and types of citrus fruits and stocks for maturing during September. the same OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924

61762 to 61766—Continued. 61772. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L. Fabacese. 61766. TOONA CILIATA Roemer (Cedrela Peanut. toona Roxb.). Meliacea?. Toon tree. From Potchefstroom, Union of South Af- A largo Himalayan tree, 50 to 80 rica. Seeds presented by F. C. Fellschop, feet high, with nearly evergreen foliage School of Agriculture, Potchefstroom, and white, honey-scented flowers. The through J. H." Beattie, Bureau of Plant wood, which is used for furniture, carv- Industry. Received October 9, 1924. ings, and for making cigar boxes, is very Locally groAvn seeds introduced for cul- durable and is not attacked by termites. tural tests and comparison with American- 61767. COEDEAUXIA EDULIS H e m s 1. grown varieties. Oresalpiniacese. Yeheb nut. 61773. SOLANUM OPACIM A. Br. and From Kew. Surrey, England. Plants pre- Bouche. Solanaeetie. sented by Dr. Arthur W. Hill, director. Royal Botanic Gardens. Received Octo- From Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds ber :>>. 1924. presented by George Valder, undersecre- The Yeheb nut is a leguminous shrub tary and director. Department of Agri- or small tree which grows wild in the culture. Received October 9, 1924. great semiarid region of Italian Somali- An annual Australian Solanuin which is land, known as the " Haud," where its closely related to the nightshade (8. ni- highly nutritious nuts are a staple food grum) and appears to have shown some of the Somali tribes who inhabit the value as a fodder plant, according to region, and are offered in the markets the Agricultural Gazette of New South on the Somali coast. The thick, evergreen Wales for October 31, 1921. No harmful leaves of this shrub are about 4 inches effects on stock were observed after nu- long, with usually four pairs of leaflets, merous feeding tests. and the crisp, leathery pod is slightly over 2 inches long. In composition the Yeheb nut closely resembles the chestnut 61774. AFZELIA BREIYI Wildera. Csesal- and is comparable to it in food value. piniacese. The region where the shrub is found indi- cates that while it should prove very From Brussels, Belgium. Seeds presented drought resistant it is not likely that it by Dr. Esmond Leplae, Director General will stand frost, although tests are neces- of Agriculture. Received October 1, sary to determine this point. 1924. Among the recent additions to the flora 61768. MEDIC AGO SATIVA L. Fabacese. of the Belgian Congo is a leguminous tree whose seeds contain an oil promising Alfalfa. both as an edible oil and for illumination. From Ouenca, Ecuador. Seeds presented by The tree is described (Bulletin Agricole E. Malo A.. British vice consulate. Re- du Congo Beige, March. 1923) as having ceived October 7, 1924. an ultimate height of 100 feet, with finely This is a sample of the alfalfa we grow cracked bark and handsome, bluish-green in this district : we have known single pinnate foliage. The kidney-shaped pods, plants to become over 3 feet high. We about 8 inches long and 5 inches wide, believe this may be Peruvian alfalfa. contain reddish-brown seeds 1% inches long. (Malo.) The oil obtained from these seeds is light brownish yellow, with a sweet, agreeable 61769. PSIDITJM GUA.TAVA L. Myrtaceae. flavor resembling that of some types of olive oil. Guava. From Holguin, Cuba. Seeds presented by Thomas R. Towns. Received October 7, 61775. OORNUS CONTROYERSA Heinsl. 1924. Cornacese. Giant dogwood. A very fine large guava with golden-green From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Seeds collected skin and yellow pulp. The flavor is so by B. Y. Morrison, Bureau of Plant sweet that the addition of sugar is un- Industry. Received October 17, 1924. necessary. The plant is vigorous and pro- lific. (Towns.) This Chinese dogwood is one of the most striking of the genus : in its native home it 61770. ECHINOCHLOA HOLCIFOKMTS (H. sometimes becomes a tree 60 feet in height with a trunk 7 feet in girth. The nu- B. K.) Chase. Poacese. Grass. merous long branches extend at right angles From the city of Mexico, Mexico. Seeds to the trunk, with the lowest sometimes presented by Arthur Stockdale. Received touching the ground. The white or October 7, 1924. slightly yellowish flowers are in flat clusters 6 or 7 inches in diameter, appearing An erect perennial grass, 6 feet or more from late May to early June. The black high, from humid, mountainous regions of shining fruits which follow are eaten by Mexico. Introduced for testing as forage. the birds as fast as they ripen. 61771. MAGNOLIA CAMPBELLII Hook. f. and Thorns. Magnoliacea\ 61776 and 61777. From Darjiling, India. Seeds presented by From Nairobi, Kenya Colony, Africa. Seeds G. H. Cave, curator, Lloyd Botanic Gar- presented by S. Battiscombe, conserva- den. Received October 7, 1924. tor of forests, Forest Department. Re- According to Curtis's Botanical Maga- ceived October 17, 1924. zine (pi. 6798), this is a beautiful, deciduous magnolia from the Himalayas, where 61776. BRACHYLAENA HUTCHINSII Hutchin- it ascends to 8,000 feet above sea level. son. Asteracese. It reaches a height of 80 feet, has very The hard, white timber of this tall dark bark, large elliptical dark-green leaves, Bast African tree is durable, easily and white to purple flowers 10 inches in worked, and not subject to attack by diameter. This magnolia has flowered termites. In height the tree reaches 90 freely in southern France and Italy. to 100 feet; the branches are upright For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. and are confined to the upper fourth of 55688. the trunk. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

61776 and 61777—Continued. 61786 to 61793. 61777. OLEA CHRYSOPHYLLA Lam. Olea- From Ness, Neston, England. Seeds pre- cese. sented by A. K. Bulley. Received Octo- ber 1, 1924. A small East African relative of the cultivated olive: its chief ornamental 61786. GEUM BORISII Kellerer. Rosa- value lies in the golden color of the under surfaces of the leaves. cese. According to a note in the Allgeineine 61778. AGATI GRANDIFLORA (L.) Desv. Botanische Zeitschrift (vol. 12, p. 91) (Sesbania grandiflora Poir.). Faba- this interesting hybrid is the result of a cross between Geum reptans L. and cese. G. bulyaricum Pane. It was discovered From Summit, Canal Zone. Seeds pre- by J. Kellerer on Mount Rilo, Bulgaria, sented by Holder Johansen, Plant Intro- and has pendent, yellow flowers. duction Garden. Received October 17, 1924. 61787. MECONOPSIS PSEUDOIXTEGRIFOLIA Prain. Papaveraccae. A small, rapid-growing, soft-wooded tree, 15 to 20 feet in height, with pinnate leaves A stemless hairy plant from southwest- and large pendulous white flowers, fol- ern Tibet, China, with narrow leaves lowed by long, sickle-shaped pods. The and one-flowered scapes ; the flowers are fleshy petals are used in curries and bright yellow and up to 3 inches in di- soups in the Indian Archipelago, where ameter. this tree is native. The leaves and young For previous introduction see S. P. I. shoots are sometimes used as fodder. No. 55302. For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 57079. 61788. MECONOPSIS SINUATA Prain. Pa- pnveraeeas. G3Y79. RUBUS sp. Rosacetfi. Var. latifolia. A horticultural form Blackberry. which is generally similar to Meconopsis From Kew, England. Seeds presented by aculeata, but the leaves are less lobed, Dr. J. Burtt Davy, Royal Botanic Gar- and the stigma is deep pink or orange dens. Received November 5, 1924. rather than green. The plant is 1 to Selected Dartmoor (Devonshire) black- 4 feet high, with spreading prickles, berries. The berries are large, full, and of oblong leaves about 6 inches long, and exceptionally good flavor. Found growing blue flowers. Native to the Himalayas. wild in a 'hedge at Bag Tor, Ilsington, 61789 to 61792. PRIMULA spp. Primula- South Devon, at 800 feet altitude. (Burtt ceae. Davy.) 61789. PRIMULA CHIONANTHA Balf. and 61780 and 61781. SOLAXUM spp. Sola- Forr. Primrose. naceae. Many interesting and attractive From Wolverhamptou. England. Tubers primroses have been found in Yunnan, presented by F. W. Keay. Received Oc- China; the one here considered was tober 24. 1924. found in that province by G. Forrest, who collected it on the Chungtien Of possible value for breeding purposes. Plateau at an altitude of 13.000 feet. 61780. SOLANUM sj). It is described in Curtis's Botanical A seedling of unknown parentage. Magazine (pi. 8816) as a stout herbaceous plant 1 to 2 feet high, with 61781. SOLANFM DEMISSUM X TUBEROSUM. blunt, narrowly oval leaves, sulphur mealy beneath, and clusters of white Potato. flowers borne in a many-flowered um- bel at the apex of a stout scape. It 61782 to 61785. appears to thrive best in rich, moist From Argentina. Seeds presented by A. K. soil and has proved perfectly hardy Bulley, Ness, Neston, England. Received at Kew, England. October 1, 1924. These seeds were sent to Mr. Bulley by 61790. PRIMULA COCKBURXIANA Hemsl. W. T. Goethe, who collected them while in Argentina. Primrose. A glabrous primrose from western 61782 to 61784. BERBERIS spp. Berberi- China, with membranous, oblong leaves daceae. Barberry. and yellow flowers borne on a slender 61782. BERBERIS sp. scape a foot or more in height. No. 191. A yellow-flowered evergreen 61791. PRIMULA INVOLUCRATA Wall. shrub. (Goethe.) Primrose. 61783. BERBERIS sp. A Himalayan primrose with leathery, No. 242. oval leaves and a long, slender scape bearing many-flowered umbels of white 61784. BERBERIS sp. flowers. No. 271. Larj. fruits, of good color. (Goethe.) 61792. PKIMULA sp. Primrose. Red Hugh. A hybrid of Primula 61785. NOTHOFAGUS BETULOIDES (Mirb.) ueesiana. (Bulley.) Oerst. Fagacese. No. 62. One of the principal trees 61793. ROSCOEA CAUTLEOIDES Gagn. Zin- which make up the dense, dark forests ziberacese. of Tierra del Fuego is this evergreen species, according to the Gardeners' A perennial herbaceous, gingerlike Chronicle (ser. 3, vol. 33). In favorable plant, 9 to 12 inches high, native to localities it becomes very large. It is China, with thick, fleshy roots, irislike closely related to the beech (Fagus spp.), leaves, and primrose-yellow flowers borne but has small evergreen leaves. on many-flowered scapes. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924

61794. RIBES sp. Grossulariacese. 61799 and 61800. Gooseberry. From Africa. Seeds collected by H. L. From Vineland Station, Ontario, Canada. Shantz, Bureau of Plant Industry- Re- Plants presented by James A. Neilson, ceived October 24, 1924. Notes by Doc- Horticultural Experiment Station. Re tor Shantz. ceived November 7, 1924. 61799. HYPERICOPHYLLUM sp. Asteracese. Clark. This variety was found in the garden of Jabez Clark, of Burlington, On- No. 217. Above Inhamica, Tanganyika tario. It is believed to be a chance hybrid Territory. April 21, 1924. A bright, between the American and European spe- reddish orange composite. cies. This variety has been growing at 61800. PAHDDIA QUANZENSIS (Welw.) the Horticultural Experiment Station since Prain. (Afzelia quanzensis Welw.). 1911 and is the only variety that survived Caesalpiniaceae. on our very heavy clay soil. The bush is a vigorous grower and retains its foliage No. 483. Beira, Portuguese East Africa. late in the season. It yields heavily and May 24, 1924. A broad, spreading tree, bears large fruits of good quality and with very rich pinnate foliage, regarded appearance. The plants appear to be as one of the most beautiful trees for drought resistant. We consider this va- street planting and for parks. It pro- riety one of the best for commercial cul- duces beautiful wood, mahoganylike, but ture in this district. if*. H. Dikson, Vine- of much coarser grain. land Station.) For previous introduction see S. P. I. 61795 and 61796. No. 49310. From Dar es Salaam. Tanganyika Terri- 61801. OXALIS INCAKNATA L. Oxalida- tory. Africa. Seeds presented by the cese. director. Department of Agriculture. From Algiers, Algeria. Bulbs presented by Received October 21, 1924. Dr. L. Trabut. Received October 25, 61795. CRTPTORTEGIA GUANDIPLORA R. Br. 1924. Asclepiadacesp. Palay rubber. A very attractive, low, bulbous plant, with reddish-purple leaves, dotted beneath, An erect, woody climber of unknown and bell-shaped flesh-colored flowers. Na- nativity but now cultivated in many tive to South Africa. places in the Tropics of both hemispheres as an ornamental, and occasionally grow- 61802. PRUNUS sp. Amygdalaceae. ing as an escape from cultivation. The flowers, reddish purple becoming pale From Siberia. Plants collected by Prof. N. pink, are about 2 inches across and are E. Hansen, South Dakota State College, produced in short spreading cymes. In Brookings, S. Dak. Received October 25, India the Dlant is called palay: it is 1924. cultivated for the rubber obtained from Of possible value as a stock. the juice. 61803. ACTINIDTA VENOSA Rehder. Dil- For previous introduction see S. P. I. leniacese. No. 58851. From Elstree, Herts, England. Cuttings 61796. Ficus VOLKENSII Warb. Moracese. presented by Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham House, through David Fairchild, Bureau This tropical African representative of of Plant Industry. Received November the genus is a shrub or small tree with 1, 1924. narrow, papery leaves. A climbing shrubby plant from the moun- 61797 and 61798. AcAcrA spp. Mimo- tains of western Szechwan, China, which may prove an interesting ornamental. It sacere. Hybrid acacia. is described (Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2) From Mandelieu, near Cannes, AJpes Mari- as being up to 25 feet in height, with oval, times, France. Seeds presented by A. membranous leaves, short clusters of buff- Richon. Received October 23, 1924. yellow flowers, and small, russet berries. Notes by Mr. Richon. 61804. PRUNUS CERASUS L. Amygdala- 61797. ACACIA BAILEYAXA X DEALBATA. cere. Morello cherry. The hybrids of these species bear very From Dropmore, Manitoba. Canada. Seeds long spikes of well-colored flowers. They presented by F. L. Skinner. Received resemble Acacia dealbata in being- hardy, November 8, 1924. but, unlike that species, the leaflets do From seedlings of. the hardy Koslov- not fold UT) in the evening. Some develop root suckers ; others do not. Morello cherry. 61798. ACACIA sp. 61805 to 61809. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper (Gli/dne hispida Maxim.). Fabacese. Bon Accueil. This is a chance hybrid, perhaps between Acacia decnrrens and Soy bean. A. dealbata. I consider it one of the most From Shaoling. Chekiang. China. Seeds beautiful acacias grown on the Riviera. presented by Rev. A. F. Ufford, American The flower clusters have up to 40 heads, Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Re- larger than the best varieties of A. ceived October 25, 1924. dealbata; they are beautifully grouped 61805. Black variety, A. at the ends of the branches. The leaves 61806. Black variety, B. are bright green with long, very fine leaflets. The tree is vigorous and about 61807. Green variety, A. 20 feet high, but a little less hardy than 61808. Green variety, B. A. dealbata. 61809. Two white varieties, mixed. 8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

61810. DIOSPYROS SABIENSIS Hiern. Di- 61811 to 61832—Continued. ospyracese. Persimmon. 61828 to 61832. PYRUS spp. Malaceae. From Mount Silinda, Southern Rhodesia. Pear. Seeds presented hy Dr. W. L. Thompson. 61828. PYRUS sp. American Board Mission. Received No- No. 496. September 4, 1924. Seeds vember 10, 1924. from fruit taken from a tree in Mr. A wild persimmon from this region; Strong's garden at the village of Mao- the tree grows to a large size, 100 feet Chiotu, about 4 miles east of the east or more in height, and the fruit, which is gate of the Peking wall. As an orna- very sweet and popular with the natives, is mental, with its abundance of small, too small and full of seeds to be of much bright-red fruits, it is very handsome. value. I have not yet tried this species as a stock for the larger fruited forms. 61829. PYRUS sp. (Thompson.) No. 703. September 19, 1924. Col- lected near the village of Liangchakou. This tree, which was loaded with small, 61811 to 61832. bright-red fruits, may prove useful as From China. Seeds collected by P. H. Dor an ornamental or for stock. sett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of 61830 to 61832. Peking. September 29, Plant Industry. Received November, 1924. From the market. Small, 1924. Notes by Mr. Dorsett. wild pears said to be used in the 61811 to 61817. AMYGDALUS spp. Amyg- western hills for stock. They are <3alacese. much larger than the wild Chinese pears we have seen. 61811 to 61816. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. (Primus persioa Stokes). Peach. 61830. PYRUS sp. 61811. No. 440. August 30, 1924. No. 752. 61812. No. 474. September 2, 1924. 61831. PYRUS sp. 61813. No. 481. September 2, 1924. No. 753. 61814. No. 497. September 4, 1924. 61832. PYRUS sp. 61815. No. 50. September 4, 1924. No. 754. 61816. No. 514. September 6, 1924. 61833. EUCALYPTUS PAUCIFLORA Siebr. 61817. AMYGDALUS PERSICA PLATYCARPA Myrtacese. White gum. (Decaisne) Ricker. Flat peach. From Hobart, Tasmania. Seeds presented No. 439. August 30, 1924. These by L. A. Evans, Secretary of Agriculture, are reported to have come from Tsinan, Agricultural and Stock Department. Re- Shantung Province. ceived November 11, 1924. The white gum, as this eucalypt is 61818. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L. Fabacese. called in Australia, attains there a height Peanut. of 100 feet and a diameter of about 4 No. 754%. Peking. September 29, feet. It grows well in swampy lowlands, 1924. Purchased in the market; said to and the timber is used for general building have come from the South ; mostly two purposes. seeded. 61834 to 61852. 61819 to 61826. MALUS spp. Malaceae. From China. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Apple. agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Seeds of domesticated apples; obtained Industry. Received November 21, 1924. in the Peking market. Notes by Mr. Dorsett. 61819. MALUS sp. 61834. CASTANEA sp. Fagacese. CHestnut. No. 790. Fa Hua Ssu temple, Taitzu, No. 443. August 30, 1924. Chihli. October 12, 1924. Seeds secured 61820. MALUS sp. from trees growing on terraced, decomposed granite soil. These chestnuts are No. 444. August 30, 1924. the largest and finest looking we have 61821. MALUS sp. seen. No. 445. August 30, 1924. 61835. CASTANEA sp. Fagaceae. Chestnut. No. 791. Fa Hua Ssu temple, Taitzu, 61822. MALUS sp. Chihli. October 12, 1924. Seeds. These chestnuts are the ordinary run of the No. 475. September 2, 1924. crop and are of average size. 61823. MALUS sp. 61836. CORYLUS sp. Betulaceai. Hazel. No. 479. September 2, 1924. No. 775. Shalingleang, Chihli. Octo- 61824. MALUS sp. ber 10, 1924. Plants and scions. 61837 to 61842. DIOSPYROS KAKI L. f. No. 480. September 2, 1924. Diospyraceae. Kaki. 61825. MALUS sp. 61837. No. 771. Tailuangyuan. Octo- ber 8, 1924. Scions obtained from No. 498. September 4, 1924. a tree, the best we have yet seen, 61826. MALUS sp. growing in an orchard belonging to Sun Yu. In most cases this variety No. 502. September 4, 1924. bears small crops. 61838. No. 772. Tailuangyuan. Octo- 61827. PRUNUS sp. Amygdalacese. Plum, ber 8, 1924. Scions. This fruit, the No. 477. Peking. September 2, 1924. quality of which is very good, is From fruits purchased in the market; not more than one-half the size of may be useful as stock. the large Chinese persimmon. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924 9

61834 to 61852—Continued. 61834 to 61852—Continued. 61839. No. 782. Lungtzuting Valley. 61850. PYRUS sp. October 12, 1924. Scions from a tree growing in a large orchard of mixed No. 780. Known as " Golden Han- fruits. Though a comparatively dle." This pear is small to medium sized, creamy white, and covered with young tree, perhaps S or 10 years many small brown dots. The white flesh old, this tree was full of fruit. is gritty and coarse, and the sweet 61840. No. 783. Lungtzuting Valley. juice is only of fair quality. One of October 12, 1924. Scions from a tree the most attractive of the five pears we in a large orchard, the fruits of photographed here, and we think this which are small nnd slender, remind- is the best pear seen here. ing us very much of large acorns. 61851. RUBUS sp. Rosacese. 61841. No. 784. Lungtzuting Valley. No. 776. Wanpochuan, Chihli. October October 12, 1924. Scions from young 10, 1924. Plants. trees of what is supposed to be the " lantern " persimmon. 61852. SALIX sp. Salicacese. Willow. 61842. No. 785. Lungtzuting Valley. No. 787. October 12, 1924. Cuttings October 12, 1924. Scions from a per- of a quite common, upright growing wil- simmon tree, the fruits of which low, collected along a river between are small and quite slender. Hungmentsun and Hsiachuang. 61843. IRIS sp. Iridacese. Iris. 61853. ROSA ROULETTII Correvon. Rosa- No. 773. October 8, 1924. Plants of ceae. Rose. a wild iris collected along a rocky ter- race across the river from the Yung Lo From Chenebourg, near Geneva, Switzer- [Ming] tomb. land. Plants purchased from H. Corre- von, Floraire Nursery. Received Novem- 61844. IRIS sp. Iridacese. Iris. ber 15, 1924. No. 774. October 8, 1924. Plants col- A dwarf shrubby rose of the general type lected on the grounds around the Yung of Rosa lawrenciana, but even smaller than Lo [Ming] tomb. the latter. As grown in my garden it does 61845. POPULUS TOMENTOSA Carr. Sali- not become more than 4 inches in height, cacea?. Poplar. and the very numerous red flowers are produced continuously from May to January if No. 786. October 12, 1924. Scions of a the plant is sheltered. (Correvon.) graceful poplar, the trunk of which is gray ; collected along the river bank be- 61854. LILIUM sp. Liliaeese. Lily. tween Hungmentsun and Hsiachuang. From Peking, China. Bulbs collected by 61846. PRUNUS sp. Amygdalaceae. P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bu- Cherry. reau of Plant Industry. Received No- No. 781. Fa Hua Ssu temple, near the vember 24, 1924. village of Haitzu, Chihli. October 11, No. 789. October 15, 1924. Procured in 1924. Scions, of a cherry having the ap- the market. {Dorsett.) pearance and habit of Prunus pseudo- cerasus. 61855. JUGLANS REGIA L. Juglandacese. 61847 to 61850. PYRUS spp. Malacese. Walnut. Pear. Fa Hua Ssu temple, near Haitzu, Chih- From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by li. October 11, 1924. Scions introduced Dr. L. Trabut. Received November 13, for trial as stock plants on which to 1924. graft cultivated varieties and for use These walnuts, which come from Aures, in breeding types resistant to fire blight. are of excellent quality. The trees are very vigorous, and this strain has been propa- 61847. PYRUS sp. gated from seeds by the natives for cen- No. 777. Called the " sugar pear" turies. (Trabut.) by the priest. A good-sized, russet pear covered with many small brown 61856. PYRUS sp. Malacese, Pear. dots, containing a fair amount of juice, which is like sweetened water From Dropmore, Manitoba, Canada. Plants and is of poor flavor. The white flesh presented by F. L. Skinner. Received is crisp and gritty. This pear is November 4, 1924. reported to be one of the best keepers. Talt's No. 1. Introduced for pear-breed- 61848. PYRUS sp. ing experiments. No. 778. A fragrant pear, small and 61857 to 61860. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. greenish yellow, covered with numer- (T. vulgare Vill.). Poacese. ous small brown dots. The juice is like sweetened water and the white Common wheat. flesh is crisp, a little gritty, and Front Maison Carree, Algeria. Seeds pre- slightly woody. The quality of this sented by the governor general, institute pear is poor, though better than the of agriculture. Received November 20, sugar pear [S. P. I. No. 61847]. 1924! 61849. PYRUS sp. 61857. No. 1. Soudan. No. 779. A small to medium-sized pear, fragrant and dull greenish yellow, 61858. No. 6. Soudan. covered with many small brown dots. 61859. No. 11. Djeghloul. Flesh white, crisp, an

61894 and 61895. DIOSPYROS KAKI L. 1 61900 to 61902. DiospyraeecT. Kaki. From Kobe, Japan. Seeds collected by P. From Hananho, Chihli, China. Scions col- H. Dorsett. agricultural explorer, Bureau lected by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural ex- of Plant Industry. Received November plorer. Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- 8. 1924. Notes by Mr. Dorsett. ceived November 29, 1924. Notes by Mr. 61900. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Cu- Dorsett. curbitacese. Watermelon. 61894. No. 797. October 21,1924. Scions No. 214. August 9. 1924. A water- obtained from a young tree known melon of average size obtained from the here as the " Lantern persimmon." market. The red flesh is of very good This tree was found growing in the quality. same orchard from which the large Chinese persimmon, Nos. 771 and 798 61901 and 61902. CUCUMIS MELO L. CU- IS. P. I. Nos. 61837 and 61895] was curbitacea?. Melon. obtained. If giydled, this tree produces very good and sometimes heavy 61901. No. 212. August 9, 1924. A crops, otherwise it appears to be shy greenish yellow melon about 3 inches in diameter and 6 inches in length. in fruiting. Though small, the fruits The flesh, which is white and not are attractive. very thick, is of fair quality. 61895. No. 708. October 21, 1924. A large Chinese persimmon from one of 61902. No. 213. August 9, 1924. A the best trees in the orchard. The small, lemon-yellow melon, which is laiid on which this orchard is located very fragrant; purchased in the is composed of sandy loam and is of market. The flesh is white, crisp, very good texture. and of very good quality. 61896 to 61898. 61903 to 61914. From Peking. China. Collected by P. H. From China. Seeds collected by P. H. Dor- Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of sett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received .December 8, Plant Industry. Received November, 1924. 1924. Notes by Mr. Dorsett. Notes by Mr. Dorsett. 61896. HELIANTHUS TUBEBOSUS L. Aster- 61903. ARISTOLOCHIA sp. Aristolochiacea?. acea\ Jerusalem artichoke. No. 716. Tanchientzu. September 21, No. 1046. October 26, 1924. Tubers, 1924. Collected along the trail. The Chinese name is Ti Kua, meaning " ground gourd." These small tubers are 61904. BEGONIA EVANSIANV Andrews. Be- mostly used in making pickles or are goniacese. eaten raw. No. 651. Heichunghuan. September 61897. STACHYS SIEROLDI Miquel. Men- 17, 1924. A wild begonia with pink thaeea\ Chorogi. flowers ; collected on the river bank. No. 1047. October 26, 1924. Tubers. 61905. BENINCASA HISPIDA (Thunb.) Cogn. The Chinese name is Wai Kuo Chiang, Cucurbitacea?. Wax gourd. meaning " foreign ginger." The tubers No. 319. Shanghai. August 16, 1924. are of average size. A large gourd used in Shanghai as a 61898. ZINZIBER OPFICINALB Roscoe. Zin- vegetable and sold in the market in large ziberacese. Ginger. quantities. No. 1050. October 27, 1924. Ginger 61906. BERBERIS POIRETI C. Schneid. roots purchased in the market. These Berberidaceae. Barberry. had been shipped in from Fu Chen. It No. 705. Liangshalou. September 19. is reported that this is the best type of 1924. This barberry has small leaves Chinese ginger. and small, bright-red berries. 61899. LANSIUM DOMESTTCUM J a c k . 61907 and 61908. CAPSICUM ANNUUM L. Meliacere. langsat. Solanacese. B.ed pepper. From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds 61907. No. 495. September 3. 1924. presented by Adn. Hernandez, director, Collected at Loutzuchang, about 4 Bureau of Agriculture. Received Decem- or 5 miles east of Peking. ber 8, 1924. 61908. No. 499. Peking. September 4, The langsat or lanzon is reckoned one of 1924. Purchased in the market. the best fruits of the Malayan region. These bright-red peppers are of The tree reaches 40 feet in height and good size and much corrugated. has pinnate leaves composed of five to They are used for seasoning. seven elliptic leaflets each 4 to 8 inches long. The fruit varies in form and character, but is generally oval or round, 1 to 2 61909 to 61913. CITRULLUS VULGARIS inches in diameter, velvety and straw Schrad. Cucurbitacere. Watermelon. colored, with a thick leathery skin inclos- ing five segments of white, translucent, 61909. No. 471. Peking. August 30, juicy, aromatic flesh, and one to three large 1924. A very dark-green water- seeds. melon, weighing 22 pounds, with yel- Two distinct kinds are known, one termed low flesh, which is sweet and of good langsat and the other duku or doedoe. flavor. Choice seedling forms occur in both, and should be propagated by some vegetative 61910. No. 472. Peking. August 30, means. 1924. Purchased in the market. A watermelon striped light and dark For previous introduction see S. P. I. green, weighing 14 pounds. The No. 58382. flesh is yellow, juicy, and sweet. 12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

61903 to 61914—Continued. 61916 to 61971—Continued. 61911. No. 473. Peking. September 1, 61922. GLEDITSIA HETEROPHYLLA Bunge. 1924. Brought from the market by Csesalpiniacese. Honey locust. Peter Lin. This watermelon, weigh- No. 653. Tungchuangtzu. September ing 19% pounds, has a light-green 17, 1924. This shrubby plant, 6 to 15 rind and white juicy sweet flesh of feet in height, was found on a gravelly good quality. river bank. The leaves are small, and 61912. No. 507. Peking. September 4, the broad seed pods, when ripe, and 1924. A long light-green water- the rather large, flat seeds are mahogany melon, 15 pounds in weight with brown. light-yellow flesh of fair quality. 61923. IRIS DICHOTOMA Pall, Iridacese. 61913. No. 508. Peking. September 4, Iris. 1924. A small, oval watermelon, weighing 11 pounds, with a light- No. 650. Heilungkuan. September 17, green rind and bright-red flesh. 1924. A wild iris irom rocky cliffs on the north side of the mountain about a 61914. CUCUMIS MKLO L. Cucurbita ceae. day's journey from Toli. Melon. 61924. LoNiCEiiA sp. Caprifoliaceae. No. 601. Shihmen. Chihli. Septem- ber 11, 1924. A small green melon with Honeysuckle. white flesh which is crisp and of fair No. 701. September 19, 1924. This flavor. shrub, bearing small, round, bright-red berries, was found on the east slope of 61915. CUCURBITA IIOSCHATA Duchesne. the mountain near Liangchakou. Cucurbitacese. Cushaw. 61925. MALUS sp. Malacese. Apple. From Kobe, Japan. Seeds collected by P. H. No. 478. Peking. September 2, 1924. Dorsett, agricultural explorer. Bureau of These fruits, resembling crab apples, were Plant Industry. Received November 8, purchased in the market: they are rather 1924. seedy, small, round, and creamy white; the flesh is pure white, crisp, and juicy, No. 215. August 9, 1924. From the containing just enough acid to be pleas- market. A good-looking squash, the out- ant. May prove of value to apple side being a deep russet brown and the breeders. flesh a deep golden yellow. (Dorsett.) 61926 to 61936. PHASEOLUS spp. Faba- 61916 to 61971. cese From China. Seeds and tubers collected 61926 to 62929. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adsuki bean. Bureau of Plant Industry. Received November, 1924. Notes by Mr. Dorsett. 61926. No. 603. Shihmen, Chihli. September 11, 1924. A small, 61916 and 61917. CUCURBITA MOSCHATA black and gray bean, with a dis- Duchesne. Cucurbitacese. Cushaw. tinct white eye, from a field near the railway station. 61916. No. 320. Shanghai. August 16, 1924. A russet-brown, long-necked 61927. No. 672. September 18, 1924. squash with thick, deep-orange flesh. From Precious Spring or Water Mountain, about half a day's jour- 61917. No. :»22. Shanghai. August 10, ney from Hungmeichang. The 1924. A large, crook-necked squash plants are fairly vigorous, grow- from the market. The rind is smooth ing 18 to 24 inches high, and the and of terra-cotta color ; the flesh is seeds are a dirty creamy white. deep orange. 61928. No. 702. September 19. 1924. 61918. CUCURBITA PEPO L. Cucurbitacese. Collected near the village of Chi- Pumpkin. anglou, en route to Liangchakou ; No. 321. Shanghai. August 16, 1924. creamy white beans from the steep This rather small, oval fruit, obtained mountain side. in the market, is 6 to 9 inches long and has a creamy yellow rind and yellow 61929. No. 707. Liangchakou. Sep- flesh. tember 19, 1924. This small red bean appears to be planted wher- 61919 and 61920, DELPHINIUM GRANDJ- ever we have been. FLORUM L. Ranunculacese. Larkspur. 61930 to 61934. PHASEOLUS ACREUS 61919. No. 696. September 19, 1924. Roxb. Mung bean. Seeds of a very attractive, deep-blue larkspur, collected at the Temple of 61930. No. 605. Shehmen, Chihli. the Three Saints, located on one of September 11, 1924. A small, the ranges of the Western Hills, be- green bean, collected in a field tween Chianglou and Liangchakou. near the railway station. Used 61920. No. 704. September 19, 1924. commonly as a green vegetable and A hardy larkspur with large heads for sprouting. It appears to do of deep-purple flowers borne on spikes well in any kind of soil. sometimes 12 inches or more in length, found quite abundantly on 61931. No. 616. September 16. 1924. the eastern slope of the range of Small, brown beans growing in mountains near the village of Liang- sandy loam just across the river chakou. from Toli, Chihli. The plants are about 2 feet in height and are 61921. DIOSCOREA sp. Dioscoreacea?. quite vigorous. Yam. 61932. No. 617. September 16, 1924. No. 492. September 3. 1924. From Yellow beans collected across the Loutzuchang. which is 4 or 5 miles east river from Toli, Chihli. The of Peking. These aerial tubers were ob- plants are about 18 inches high tained from vines about 15 feet in length. and fairly vigorous. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924 13

61916 to 61971—Continued. 61916 to 61971—Continued. 61933. No. 618. September 16, 1924. 61948. No. 587. September 10, 1924. Green beans collected across tbe Brown and black striped soy beans, river from Toli, Chihli. collected between Toukoankechuan and Kepo. Chihli. 61934. No. 619. September 16, 1924. Black beans collected across the 61949. No. 604. Shihmen. Chihli. Sep- river from Toli, Chihli. tember 11, 1924. This black-seeded 61935 and 61936. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS soy bean, from a field near the rail- L. Common bean. way station, is only seen occasionally. 61950. No. 606. Shihmen, Chihli. Sep- 61935. No. 710. Liangchakou, Chihli. tember 11, 1924. This soy bean, September 19. 1924. Red beans. mottled black and brown, is from a 61936. No. 711. Liangchakou, Chihli. field near the railway station. September 19, 1924. White beans. 61951. No. 708. Liangchakou, Chihli. 61937. PHYSALIS sp. Sokinacete. September 19, 1924. Seeds of a soy bean, rather small, oval, and creamy Ground cherry. white, from strong, vigorous vines. No. 699. September 19, 1924. Pinkish yellow husk tomato collected near the 61952. No. 718. Mentoukou. Septem- village of Taanshan. May prove of value ber 21, 1924. From a very rocky to plant breeders. area. 61938. PTEROCARYA STENOPTERA DC. Ju- 61953. SOLANUM MELONGENA L. Solana- glandaceae. Chinese wingnut. ceje. Eggplant. No. 295V-2. Shanghai. August 15, 1924. No. 509. Peking. September 4, 1924. Collected from the Bubbling Well ceme- An attractive eggplant 5 inches in diame- tery, a short distance from the grave of ter and 4 inches in length. Frank N. Meyer. The long, pendulous catkins make this tree quite attractive. 61954. SPIRAEA DASYANTHA Bunge. Rosa- ceae. Spirea. 61939. HHAMNUS GLOBOSA Bunge. Rham- nacea\ Buckthorn. No. 670. September 19, 1924. A very free-flowering, rather dwarf plant found No. 697. September 19, 1924. From growing on Precious Spring or Water the west side of one of the ranges of the Mountain, Chibli. Western Hills, opposite the village of Chianglou. This shrubby, thorny plant, 61955. VIBURNUM sp. Caprifoliacese. which may be ornamental and may also prove to be a good hedge plant, was No. 700. September 19, 1924. A shrub found growing in very exposed places. growing on the mountain side, near Li- angchakou. The seed berries or fruits 61940 to 61952. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper occur two or three in a cluster and are {(Jlijcine hiapida Maxim.). Fabaceae. at first red, changing to black when ripe. Soy bean. 61956 to 61958. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) 61940 to 61943. Peking. September 4, Fruwirth. Fabaceae. Yard Long bean. 1924. From plants growing in the Peking Botanical Garden. Liangchakou, Chihli. September 21, 1924. Collected in a field. 61940. No. 503. Originally from Che- lin. The plants are 2 feet or more 61956. No. 728. Light buff. high and quite vigorous. 61957. No. 728 a. Black. 61941. No. 504. Large, green soy beans from vines about 3 feet in 61958. No. 728 b. Reddish brown. height. 61959 to 61965. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) 61942. No. 505. Originally from Savi. Fabacese. Cowpea. Shansi. Large, green soy beans 61959. No. 588. Near Kepo, Chihli. from vines about 3 feet in height. September 10, 1924. A creamy white 61943. No. 506. Originally from Ja- cowpea with a purple eye. pan. These soy beans are large 61960. No. 591. Toukoankechuan, Chihli, and green ; the vines are about 3 September 10, 1924. Cowpeas tinged feet high. with greenish pink. 61944. No. 568. September 9, 1924. 61961. No. 602. Shihmen, Chihli. an almost round, creamy yellow soy September 11, 1924. A red-seeded bean collected between Anshan and cowpea collected in a field near the Kepo, Chihli, 75 to 100 miles east of railway station. l'eking. 61962. No. 607. Shihmen, Chihli. Sep- 61945. No. 569. September 9, 1924. tember 11, 1924. Cowpeas speckled Collected between Anshan and Kepo, dirty gray and reddish brown, col- Chihli. A creamy soy bean some- lected near the railway station. what larger than No. 568 [S. P. I. No. 61944]. 61963. No. 620. September 16, 1924. 61946. No. 570. September 9, 1924. Purple-eyed, white cowpeas collected Brown soy beans mottled with black, in a river bottom field between Toli collected between Kepo and Wan- and Koutoutsun, Chihli. kuankechuang. Not nearly so com- 61964. No. 621. September 16, 1924. mon as the creamy yellow type, No. Red cowTpeas from a river bottom 568 [S. P. I. No. 61944]. field between Toli and Koutoutsun, 61947. No. 586. September 10, 1924. Chihli. An almost round, creamy yellow soy 61965. No. 622. Toli, Chihli. Septem- bean, with a brown eye, collected be- ber 16, 1924. Pink or brick-red cow- tween Kepo and Toukoankechuan. peas from a gravelly clay hill. 14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

61916 to 61971—Continued. 61972 to 61996—Continued. 61966 to 61970. ZEA MAYS L. Poaceae. 61977. COTONEASTER SALICIFOLIA RUGOSA Corn. (E. Pritz.) Rehd. and Wils. Mala- cejp. 61986. No. 571. September 9, 1924. T Obtained from the fields between No. 5. A willow -leaved cotoneaster of Anshan and Kepo, Chihli. One of very distinctive appearance with bright- the representatives of the average scarlet fruits of small size and delicate corn of this section. appearance. For previous introduction see S. P. I. 61967. No. 580. Talitientzu. Septem- ber 10, 1924. Collected in a field. No. 58610. One of the representatives of the av- 61978. CRATAEGUS OXYACANTHA L. Mala- erage corn of this section. cea?. English hawthorn. 61968. No. 675. September 18. 1924. No. 7. Var. pireoudi. A remarkable Collected near the village of Taan- variegated variety wiiich Mr. Gibbs has snan. proved will come true to seed. 61969. No. 676. September 18, 1924. 61979. DIPTEKONIA SINENSIS Oliver. Acer- Collected near Hungmeichang. This acea?. corn is the vellow flint and has one No. 8. A monotypic genus from China ear to the stalk. It is evident that closely related to the maples. An attrac- corn is one of the most important tive tree with conspicuous papery winged crops in'this mountain country. fruits borne in the autumn. It reminds one sontewhat of the bladder-nut tree 61970. No. 709. Liangchakou, Chihli. September 19. 1924. One of the {Ptelea trifoliata). representatives of the average corn 61980 to 61982. EUONYMI S spp. Celas- of this section. traceap. 61971. ZINNIA MULTIFLORA L. Asteraceae. 61980. EUONYMUS EUROPABUS L. No. 654. September 17, 1924. Col- Spindle tree. lected between Shatsui and Kanho. This No. 9. Var. aTdenhamenais. A beau- rather attractive plant, with terra coita- tiful variety selected by Mr. Gibbs and colored flowers, appears to be indigenous. named in honor of his estate. The May prove of value to plant breeders. delicate pink color of its fruit is par- 61972 to 61996. ticularly attractive. From Elstree, Herts, England. Seeds pre- 61981. EUONYMUS HAMILTONIANUS Wall. sented by Hon. Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham No. 11. A large Himalayan shrub House, through David Fairchild, Bureau which under favorable circumstances of Plant Industry. Received November becomes a moderate-sized tree, 30 to 35 12, 1924. Notes by Doctor Fairchild. feet high, with a short, straight trunk 4 to 5 feet in girth. The clusters of 61972. ARONIA ARBUTIFOLIA (L.) Pers. 15 to 20 greenish-white flowers are (Pyrus arbutifolia L. f.). Malacea?. followed by yellow capsules, the seeds Red chokeberry. of which are entirely surrounded by a No. 12. Var. grand iflora. A large- scarlet aril. The fruit ripens from flowered form with delicate pink, almost August onward. The leaves are bril- translucent fruits. liantly colored in autumn. For previous introduction see S. P. I. 61973. BERBERIS BRACHVPODA Maxim. Ber- No. 57281. beridacesp. Barberry. Nos. 1 and 2. An attractive shrub 61982. EUONYMUS YEDOENSIS Koehne. from western China, 4 to 7 feet high Yeddo euonymus. with ovate, serrate leaves, long slender No. 10. A particularly attractive panicles of yellow flowers, and scarlet species from Japan with more than fruits often half an inch long. usually beautiful pink fruits. For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 53097. For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 53702. 61974. BERBERIS GAGNEPAINI C. Schneid. Berberidaceae. Barberry. 61983. MALUS THEIFERA Render. Mala- No. 3. An evergreen Chinese shrub 3 cese. Tea crab. to 6 feet high, with leathery leaves, spiny No. 19. A small, stiff-branched tree, on the margins, and delicate yellow flow- native to China, which bears fragrant ers on red pedicels. The ellipsoid ber- white flowers and globose, yellow fruits ries are dark purple. with red cheeks. For previous introduction see S. P. I. For previouprev s introduction see S. P. I. No. 581.38. No. 54091409 . 61975. CORIARIA TERMINALIS Hemsl. Co- riariaceje. 61984. PSEDERA HIMALAYAN A (Royle) C. Schneid. Vitaceae. No. 4. A handsome shrub of very grace- No. 27. Var. rubrifolia. A semiwoody, ful habit, with translucent golden yel- Himalayan climber, with handsome tri- low fruits which hang in long racemes foliate leaves which become brilliant red from the twigs. in autumn. 61976. COTONEASTEK FRIGIDA Wall. Mala- 61985. PYRUS SALICIFOLIA Pall. Mala- cea\ cese. Pear. No. 6. Var. riearii. A variety named after Mr. Gibbs, with small, very bril- No. 15. Var. pendula.. An ornamental, liant red fruits : one of the handsomest pendulous variety of the willow-leaved of the genus. pear, which is a small, often spiny tree, native to Asia Minor, with corymbs of For previous introduction see S. P. I. white flowers and round, vellowish green No. 56450. fruits. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924 15

61972 to 61996—Continued. 61972 to 61996—Continued. 61986. ROSA DAVIDI Crepin. Rosaceae. 61996. VITIS sp. Vitacese. Grape. Rose. No. 26. This is called " Bellair's No. 20. A pink-flowered, orange-fruited vine," from the name of the man on rose 3 to 18 feet high, native to western whose place Mr. Gibbs found it. It has Szechwan, China, at altitudes of 4,000 to small bunches of grapes like those of the 9,000 feet. It is the nearest Chinese rel- fox grape, and the foliage becomes bright- ative of Rosa macrophyUa of the western colored in the autumn. Himalayas. For previous introduction see S. P. I. 61997. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. No. 58617. Fabacese. Cowpea. 61987 to 61992. SOBBUS spp. Malacese. From Heilungkuan, China. Seeds collected 61987. SORBUS ARIA X AUCUPARIA. by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, No. 14. A hybrid bearing unusually Bureau of Plant Industry. Received No- large and attractive bright-red fruits. vember 7, 1924. No. 673. September 18, 1924. A red 61988 and 61989. SORBUS AUCUPARIA L. variety of cowpea from a terraced area. (Pyrus aucuparia Ehrh.) (Dorsett.) European mountain ash. 61988. Var. conradinae. 61998. ORYZA SATIVA L. Poacese. Rice. No. 13. One of the Chinese forms From Changchiashihmen, Chihli, China. which may prove unusually hardy. Seeds collected by P. H. Dorsett, agricul- , The berries are small but very bright tural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. red. Received November 8, 1924. 61989. Var. suharachnoidea. No. 593. September 11, 1924. A well- No. 28. A variety with waxy seeded, upland rice 18 inches to 2 feet high. white berries which stand out in (Dorsett.) striking contrast to the green leaves; this is rare even in England. 61999. AVENA SATIVA L, Poacese. Oats. 61990. SORBUS FOLGNERI (C. Schneid.) From Rieti, Italy. Seeds presented by N. Rehder (Pyrus folgneri Leveille"). Strampelli, director, R. Stazione Speri- mentale di Granicoltura.. Received No- No. 16. A handsome Chinese tree, vember 11, 1924. with gracefully spreading branches and oval leaves, dark green above and A strain grown locally at Rieti. white-hairy beneath. The ovoid, red berries are about half an inch long. 62000. ZEA MAYS L. Poacese. Corn. 61991. SORBUS SCALARIS Koehne. From1 Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds No. 17. A large shrub, one of E. H. presented by E. M. Lawton, American Wilson's introductions from China. consul general. Received November 14, The tiny red fruits on long delicate 1924. peduncles are very attractive. Coodra Vale. This seed corn has been supplied by an important ranch in New 61992. SORBUS VILMORINI C. Sclmeid. South Wales; according to press reports No. 18. A handsome shrub from this variety has produced as high as 142 Yunnan, China. The graceful, finely bushels to the acre. (Lawton.) cut foliage, white or somewhat pinkish flowers, and bright, translucent, 62001. DAUCUS CAROTA L. Apiacese. rosy-red fruits make an attractive ornamental. Carrot. From Auckland, New Zealand. Seeds pre- 61993. STRANVAESIA DAVIDIANA UNDULATA sented by O'Leary Bros. & Downs, at the (Decaisne) Rehd. and Wils. Malacese. request of H. R. Wright. Received No- No. 22. A low, spreading, evergreen vember 19, 1924. shrub, or occasionally a small tree, native to western China. * The leathery, nar- Yates Improved White. A field carrot rowly oval leaves are glossy green and 1 extensively grown in New Zealand for stock. to 3 inches long, and the white flowers, This variety is a heavy yielder; about two- about half an inch across, appear in ter- thirds of the root grows above the surface, minal clusters. Its greatest charm as an making it easy to lift. (Wright.) ornam-ental is the abundant crop of bright-red fruits. 62002. TRITICUM DURUM Desf. Poacese. For previous introduction see S. P. I. Durum wheat. No. 58621. From Potchefstroom, Union of South Af- 61994. STYRAX DASYAXTHUM Perkins. rica. Seeds presented by the School of Styracaceae. Snowbell. Agriculture. Received November 25, No. 23. A deciduous shrub or small 1924. tree, native to central China, with Var. Great Scott. broadly oval or obovate, pointed leaves 62003 and 62004. 2 to 4 inches in length, and white flow- From Suifu, Szechwan, China. Seeds pre- ers, one-half to three-fourths of an inch sented by David C. Graham, Suifu, long, produced during July in slender ter- through W. deC. Ravenel, United States minal racemes. It has proved hardy in National Museum. Received November 26. the vicinity of London, England. 1924. 61995. VIBURNUM OVATIFOLIUM Rehder. Samples of cereals which accompanied a Caprifoliacese. consignment of specimens sent to the No. 25. A very attractive viburnum United States National Museum. (Ravenel.) from the mountainous districts of western Hupeli, China. The ovoid berries are 62003. HOEDEUM VULGARE COELESTE. Poa- bright red. ceae. Six-rowed barley. For previous introduction see S. P. I. 62004. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. (T. vul- No. 53749. gare Vill.). Poacese. Common wheat. 16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

62005. DIOSPYROS sp. Diospyraceae. 62009 to 62010—Continued. Persimmon. 62009. ARTOCAKPUS sp. Moraceae. From1 Salisbury, Rhodesia, Africa. Seeds No. I. October 1, 1924. Hung Kwai presented by Dr. F. Eyles, botanist and Muk. Collected by G. W. Groff from a mycologist, Rhodesian Department of Ag- tree on the campus of the Canton Chris- riculture. Received November 13, 1924. tian College. A very ornamental tree, 5 meters (approximately 16 feet) high, The ripe fruit of the " Rhodesian per- with a spreading habit and glossy foliage. simmon " is round, about 1^4 inches in di- The tree bears abundantly, round, green- ameter, brown, soft, and of pleasant flavor, ish yellow-brown fruits about the size of and usually contains four seeds. The tree, a large plum, with a pleasant acid flavor. which grows in southern Rhodesia at an The fruits can be nrade into a jam which altitude of 3,500 feet or less, is gnarled, resembles cherry preserves in color and with blackish bark, and becomes only 25 to flavor. Due to a certain roughness of 35 feet in height. The native name is the skin, which is not evident to the eve, M'chenje. According to the natives it the fruit is unfortunately a little diffi- fruits only in alternate years. (Eyles.) cult to eat out of hand. (McClure.) 62006. BYESONIMA SPICATA (Cav.) DC. 62010. GORDONIA AXILLARIS ( It O X b . ) Malpighiacese. Szyszyl. Theacese. No. 2. October 9, 1924. Collected on From Dominica, British West Indies. Seeds Hongkong Island in a wooded ravine at presented by Joseph Jones, curator, Bo- 300 meters (approximately 1,000 feet) al- tanic Gardens. Received November 24, titude in decomposed granite soil. A 1924. beautiful shrub, 2 to 4 meters (approxi- A tropical tree 30 to 40 feet high, known mately 7 to 14 feet) in height, with in Dominica as Bois Tan. The narrow thick, glossy foliage and delicate, ephem- leaves are shining green above and rusty eral, white flowers 3 to 4 centimeters brown beneath, and the yellow flowers, fol- (approximately 1 to 2 inches) in diame- lowed by acid, edible fruits of the same ter. (McClnre.) color, make the tree a showy ornamental. The tough, light wood is useful for general 62011. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS L. (Pru- construction, and the bark is a source of nus amygdalus Stokes). Amygdala- tannin. cese. Bitter almond. For previous introduction see S. I\ I. No. From Serai, Bagdad, Mesopotamia. Seeds 58370. presented by G. S. Cameron, officiating director of agriculture. Received Decem- 62007. DAVIDIA INVOLUCKATA B a i 11. ber 1, 1924. Cornacese. Dove tree. Seeds of the bitter almond, introduced From Paris, France. Seeds presented by for comparison and cultural tests. A. Gerard. Received November 18, 1924. 62012. DEUTZIA LONGIFOLIA Franch. The dove tree, as this is sometimes called, is a native of the mountainous for- Hydrangeacese. ests of central and western China, and was From Paris, France. Seeds presented by first introduced into western cultivation by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received De- E. H. Wilson of the Arnold Arboretum, who cember 1, 1924. gives an account of his search for this plant in the Country Gentleman for August, 1926. Among the many attractive species of After a number of disappointments Mr. Deutzia, this is considered to be one of the Wilson finally discovered a number of trees handsomest, according to the Gardeners' in the neighborhood of Ichang, Hupeh, Chronicle (ser. 3, vol. 51). It comes from China, and collected a quantity of seeds. western China and is a shrub about 6 feet In its native home this tree becomes 75 high, with narrow leaves, whitish below, feet high, with a shapely pyramidal crown. and rosy flowers, about an inch across* pro- WThen in bloom the tree is unusually strik- duced in rounded clusters 2 to 3 inches in ing because of the two or three large, snow- diameter. white bracts which subtend each flower. These bracts are unequal in size, the largest 62013. OHAMAEDOREA ELEGANS Mart. being 4 to 8 inches long and 2 to 4 inches Phoenicaceae. Pacayito. wide. The bright-green, oval, sharply From Zacuapam, Huatusco, Vera Cruz, Mex- toothed leaves are 3 to 6 inches long. ico. Seeds presented by Dr. C. A. Pur- 62008. EUCRYPHIA PINNATIFOLIA Gay. pus. Received December 4, 1924. Eucryphiacese. The pacayito, a handsome dwarf palm native to Mexico and Central America, is an From Kew, Surrey, England. Seeds pre- excellent ornamental house plant, and will sented by Dr. A. W. Hill, director, Royal tolerate shade to a greater extend than Botanic Gardens. Received November 24, many other plants. It often comes into 1924. flower when not over a foot high, and the An evergreen shrub from 3 to 10 feet deep-green, finely pinnate, graceful leaves high, which is particularly attractive be- are very attractive. Excessive atmospheric cause of its large, white flowers, 2% to 3 aridity, such as frequently prevails in arti- inches across, not unlike a large, single rose ficially heated rooms, is likely to prove un- with a tuft of stamens in the center. It favorable to this palm. does best in a rather moist situation pro- tected from the strongest rays of the sun. 62014. RUBUS GLAUCUs Benth. Rosa- For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. cere. Andean raspberry. 49271. From Ibarra, Ecuador. Seeds presented by Sr. Jose Felix Tamayo. Received Decem- 62009 and 62010. ber 3, 1924. From Canton, China. Seeds collected by The Andean raspberry is half climbing in F. A. McClure, agricultural explorer, Bu- habit and a vigorous grower. It covers ar- reau of Plant Industry- Received No- bors and fences or can be trained into bush form, making a clump about 10 feet broad vember 26, 1924. and high. The stems are round and cov- OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924 17 ered with a thick whitish bloom; the leaves are trifoliolate, with the leaflets ovate- 62017 and 62018—Continued. lanceolate, long-acuminate, serrate, about 3 62018. CASUARINA SUBBROSA Otto and inches in length, light green above and Dietr. whitish below. The flowers are produced in terminal racemes sometimes a foot in length ; A tree 30 to 40 feet tall, quite similar they are white and about an inch in diam- to Casuarina equisetifolia, with smooth, eter. The fruits are oblong-oval, often an slender branchlets. It is considered a inch long, and composed of a large number valuable fodder tree in the interior dis- of drupelets crowded closely together. The tricts of Australia which are subject to seeds are not so large as to be troublesome drought. The wood is of great beauty in the mouth, nor are they hard ; the flavor for cabinetwork, but should be used only resembles that of certain northern rasp- in veneers, as it is apt to split in drying. berries, being rich, aromatic, and very pleasant. Although excellent when eaten For previous introduction see S. P. I. with sugar and cream, the fruit is ntore No. 56564. commonly used in Ecuador to prepare a sweet conserve or the sirup made in Ota- 62019. TROFAEOLUM SPECIOSUM Poepp. valo called jar one de mora, from which an and Endl. Tropseolacese. excellent refresco is made. The plant grows in soils of various types, Vermilion nasturtium. from clay to light sandy loam. It will From Elstree, Herts, England. Seeds pre- probably require intelligent pruning to make sented by Hon. Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham it fruit abundantly. I believe it possesses House, through David Fairchild, Bureau great possibilities when cultivated in the of Plant Industry. Received November southern and southwestern United States, 12, 1924. since its fruits are larger than any of the raspberries we now grow and arc of excel- No. 24. This is the most attractive little lent quality. {Wilson Popenoe, Bureau of vine which I have seen in Great Britain. Plant Industry.) Its brilliant scarlet blooms and delicate foliage make it a unique ornamental. For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. {Fairchild.) 52717. 62020 and 62021. JASMINUM tspp. Olea- 62015 and 62016. PIKOCYDONIA spp. M«i- cese. laceae. From Nogent sur Marne, Seine, France. From Ille et Vilaine, France. Plants pre- Presented by the Directeur de l'lnstitut sented by Lucien Daniel. Received De- National d'Agronoinie Coloniale. Received cember 11, 1924. Notes by Mr. Daniel. December 16, 1924. Graft hybrids between the pear and quince. 62020. JASMINUM FRUTICANS L. Jasmine. A half-evergreen, shrubby jasmine from 62015. PIROCYDONIA DANIELI Winkler. the Mediterranean region, with a dense mass of slender, erect stems 3 to 5 feet A small shrub, resembling the quince high, and smooth, deep-green leaflets. in general habit, cultivated in the gar- The fragrant yellow flowers are produced dens of the Faculte des Sciences, at in early summer, usually in threes or Reimes, France. This graft hybrid arose fives at the ends of short twigs, and the from an old pear grafted on quince stock. round, shining-black fruits are the size of These seedlings are grafted on pear stock. peas. 62016. PIROCYDONIA WINKLERI Daniel. 62021. JASMINUM PRIMULINUM Hemsl. One of the pear grafts on the old quinces in the garden of St. Vincent Col- Primrose jasmine. lege gave rise to a sucker of distinct An evergreen, rambling shrub, 6 to 10 character; this was called Pirocydonia feet high, native to western China. The winkleri by Mr. Daniel The shoots and dark, glossy green leaflets forming a back- leaves are pubescent, unlike those of the ground for the fragrant bright-yellow pear. The leaves are short stemmed like flowers make the shrub very handsome in the quince, but are lanceolate like the spring and early summer. pear. A very peculiar thing about this hybrid is that it had its origin below the 62022 to 62025. point of union of the graft and stock. From Kevv, England. Seeds presented by Dr. A. W. Hill, director, Royal Botanic Gar- 62017 and 62018. CASUARIXA spp. Cas- dens, through David Fairchild, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 12, uarinacese. 1924. From Hobart, Tasmania. Seeds presented by L. A. Evans, Secretary of Agriculture, 62022. DAVIDIA INVOLUCRATA VILMORINIANA Agricultural and Stock Department, (Dode) Hemsl. Cornacese. Dove tree. through C. V. Piper, Bureau of Plant In- A handsome tree from western China dustry. Received December 2, 1924. which, according to Horticulture (vol. 10, p. 433), becomes 60 to 70 feet in height; 62017. CASUARINA STRICTA Ait. in habit and foliage it resembles a linden. This tree, commonly cultivated in Cali- The bright-green, oval leaves 3 to 6 fornia, but more rare in Florida, is a inches long are sharply toothed and slen- fairly hardy species making a low, often der stalked, and the globular heads of shrubby, growth. It is conspicuous on small flowers, borne on slender nodding account of its very thick, often pendulous stalks about 2 inches long, appear in branches and very big cones. In appear- May and are made unusually striking by ance it is not so elegant as some of the the two or three large bracts. These other casuarina, but it is very striking bracts are of unequal size, the largest and is also of some economic value. The being from 4 to 7 inches long and 2 to 4 branchlets are said to be a favorite forage inches broad. of Australian cattle. The wood is espe- For previous introduction see S. P. I. cially valuable for shingles and posts. No. 55913. 18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

62022 to 62025—Continued. 62030. DAVIDIA INVOLUCRATA VILMORINI- 62023. ERICA ARBOREA ALPINA Dieck. ANA (Dode) Hemsl. Cornacese. Ericaceae. Heath. Dove tree. An evergreen bushy heath which is From Kew, England. Seeds presented by native in the mountainous region of Dr. A. W. Hill, director, Royal Botanic Cuenca, Spain, and has proved hardy at Gardens. Received November 10, 1923. the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Eng- Numbered October, 1924. land. The dull-white flowers are produced in stiff, pyramidal clusters, but A handsome, hardy Chinese tree of pyram- the chief beauty of the plant lies in the idal habit, differing from the typical form rich, cheerful green color of the foliage, in leaf characters, and perhaps less winter which, in England, lasts throughout the hardy. The white floral bracts make a winter. striking contrast with the bright-green 62024. PLATANUS ACERIFOLIA Willd. Pla- foliage. tanaceae. Plane tree. 62031 to 62059. The London plane, of garden origin, is a tree up to 100 feet in height and is sup- From Montevideo, Uruguay. Seeds pre- posed to be a hybrid between Platanus sented by Juan R. Pineyro, secretary, orientalis and P. occidentalism In charac- Consejo Directivo Federaci6n Rural. Re- ters it is intermediate between the two. ceived' November 24, 1924. It resembles the American plane in foliage and is of more pyramidal habit 62031. AGROSTIS MONTEVIDENSIS Spreng. than the European species. Poacete. Grass. 62025. X QUERCUS LUCOMBEANA Sweet. A cespitose, perennial Uruguayan grass, with slender leaves up to a foot in length. Fagacese. Oak. A handsome, sturdy oak, a hybrid be- 62032. ANDROPOGON LATERALIS INCANUS tween Quercus suber and Q. cerris. It (Hack.) Henr. Poaceie. Grass. produces fertile acorns, from which have An erect perennial grass, up to 7 feet been raised numerous seedling forms of in height, with thick, fibrous rhizomes widely varying characters. and hard, narrow leaves. Native to 62026. MALUS SIKKIMENSIS (Hook, f.) Uruguay. Koehne (Pyrus sikkimensis Hook, 62033. ANDROPOGON SACCHAROIDES Swartz. f.). Malacese. Sikkim crab. Poaceae. Grass. Front Kew, England. Seeds presented by An erect, or ascending perennial grass, Dr. A. W. Hill, director,'Royal Botanic with cylindrical canes and narrow, flat Gardens, through David Fairchild, Bu- leaves prolonged to a fine point. It is reau of Plant Industry. Received Decem- very variable in character and is distrib- ber 12, 1924. uted throughout tropical and subtropical The Sikkim crab is a small troe which America. grows wild in the interior of Sikkim, India, 62034. BOUTBLOUA M E G A P O X A M I C A at altitudes up to 10,000 feet. The narrowly oval leaves are very woolly beneath, (Spreng.) Kuntze. Poacese. Grass. and the white flowers, rosy in the bud, are An erect, cespitose perennial grass, about an inch across and are borne very with narrow, spikelike panicles. freely in 4 to 8 flowered clusters. The pear-shaped fruits are dark red with paler 62035. BROMUS WILLDENOWII Kunth. dots and are about half an inch wide. Poacere. Grass. For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. An annual or biennial grass, 1 to 2 58491. feet high, said to be good for forage. 62027 to 62029. 62036. CALAMAGBOSTIS MONTEVIDENSIS From Edinburgh, Scotland. Seeds pre- Nees. Poacese. Grass. sented by William Wright Smith, regius A perennial erect grass, with woody keeper, Royal Botanic Garden. Received rhizomes and straight, unbranched canes, November 17, 1924. 1 to 2 feet high. The handsome, reddish 62027 and 62028. BOMARKA spp. Amaryl- violet panicles are 6 to 8 inches long. lidacenp. Native to Uruguay. 62027. BOMAREA CALDASII (H. B. K.) 62037. CAPRIOLA DACTYLON (L.) Kuntze Herbert. (Cynodon dactylon Pers.). Poacese. A twining plant of the antaryllis family, native to the Andes of Peru. Bermuda grass. The thin, spreading leaves are 3 to 6 Introduced for special comparison tests. inches long", and the flowers, orange- yellow with crimson spots, are about 62038. CHAETOCHLOA ONURDS (Griseb.) an inch long and borne in many-flow- Scribn. and Merr. {Setaria onurus ered pendulous clusters. Griseb.). Poacese. Grass. 62028. BOMAREA CARDERI Masters. A slender-stemmed grass, 1 to 4 feet high, with a creeping root and linear This Colombian species is the most leaves. Native to tropical America. beautiful of the entire genus, according to J. N. Rose, of the United States 62039 to 62042. CHLORIS spp. Poacese. National Museum. The broadly oblong leaves are 4 to 6 inches long, and the Grass. pale-pink flowers, spotted with brown 62039. CHLORIS CANTERAI Arech. near the top of the perianth, are in An erect perennial, Uruguayan grass, large clusters about a foot long. with somewhat bulbous rhizomes, erect canes 2 to 3 feet high, and narrow 62029. PASSIFLORA IIEKBERTIANA K e r . leaves. Passifloraeeae. Many of the passion flowers are charm- 62040, CHLORIS CARABAEA Spreng. ing ornamentals. This Australian spe- An annual, erect, leafy grass, na- cies is a tall climber with 3-lobed, heart- tive to the West Indies, with linear, shaped leaves and white flowers. * flat leaves about a foot high. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924 19

62031 to 62059—Continued. 62031 to 62059—Continued. 62041. CHLOKIS CILIATA Swartz. 62054. STENOTAPHRUM SECUNDATUM (Walt.) Kuntze. Poaceae. Grass. A perennial grass with erect stems 10 to 20 inches high. Native to Uru- A broad-leaved grass, extensively em- guay. ployed in Rio de Janeiro as a lawn grass. 62042. C'HLORIS ULIGIXOSA Hack. 62055 to 62058. STIPA spp. Poaceae. Grass. Au erect, probably annual, grass 62055. STIPA CHARRUANA Arech. about a foot high, with rigid linear A perennial, slender-stemmed, Uru- leaves. Native to Uruguay. guayan grass with woody rhizomes and erect culms, about 2 feet high. 62043. ERIOCHLOA PI'NCTATA i L.» Hamilt. Poacese. Grass, 62056, STIPA HYALINA Nees. The somewhat bulbous rhizomes of A perennial grass with erect stems, this South American perennial grass about 4 feet high ; distributed throughout send up rather woody culms about 2 tropical and subtropical America. Grows feet high with very narrow leaves. usually in dantp places and is said to be good forage. 82057. STIPA PAPPOSA Nees. 62044. MANISURIS SELLUA\A Hack.) A perennial Uruguayan grass of ces- Kuntze. Poaceyp. Grass. pitose habit, with a fibrous rhizome, and slender culms about 20 inches A cespitose suberect grass, common in high. Uruguay. The slender canes are about a foot high. 62058. STIPA SETIGERA Presl. 62045. PANICUM BERGI Arech. Poace*. A perennial subcespitose grass, about Grass. 20 inches high. Native to southern South America. A lather densely cespitose grass, 1 to 2 feet high, with *a bulbous rhizome and 62059. TRIODIA BRASILIENSIS (Nees) very narrow leaves. Native to Uruguay. Lindm. Poaceae. Grass. 62046 to 62052. PASPALUM spp. Poaceae. An erect, tufted perennial grass, native to Brazil, with flat leaves. Grass. 62046. PASPALUM BARBIGERUM Kunth. 62060 to 62073. A sofooth, cespitose grass, native to South America, with stiff, erect culms From Argentina. Seeds collected by H. L. '20 to 40 inches high. Westover, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received November 25, 1924. 62047. PASPALUM DILATATUM Poir. 62060. ANDROPOGON CONSANGUINEUS Kunth. This grass has long been introduced Poacese. Grass. in the Southern States, where it is No. 18. Near Teniente Origone. A widely distributed. It is a valuable slender-stemmed grass, 6 to 20 inches in grass for pasturage, particularly on height, native to southern South America. rich land, and not infrequently is cut for hay. It goes very commonly under 62061. ANDROPOGON SACCHAROIDES the name of Dallis grass but is some- Swartz. Poaceae. Grass. times called water grass and not infrequently simply paspalum. The grass No. 20. Teniente Origone. A rather is a native of Argentina, but is now coarse, perennial grass, native to tropical extensively cultivated in Australia, New America, with stems 1 to 3 feet high and Zealand, South Africa, and in general attractive dense, silvery panicles. throughout the Tropics. (C. V. Piper, 62062. ARISTIDA sp. Poaceae. Grass. Bureau of Plant Industry.) No. 11. Near Choele Choel. 62048. PASPALUM LARRANAGAI Arech. 62063. ARISTIDA sp. Poaceae. Grass. A hardy grass, 5 or 6 feet in height, m*uch relished by stock ; good for grow- Near Teniente Origone. ing in moist land. 62064. BROMUS UNIOLOIDES (Willd.) H. 62049. PASPALUM NOTATUM Fluegge. B. K. Poaceae. Rescue grass. A perennial grass which has shown No. 7. Puerto Madryn. An annual or promise as a pasture grass in the biennial grass, 1 to 2 feet high, native southern United States; now intro- to South America ; it has been cultivated duced for further testing in that region. occasionally in the Southern States for winter forage. 62050. PASPALUM PLICATULUM Michx. 62065. BROMUS sp. Poacese. Grass. An upright, cespitose, perennial Uru- Near Teniente Origone. guayan grass, about 3 feet high. 62066. CHLORIS ARGENTINA (Hack.) Lillo 62051. PASPALUM PROLIFERUM Arech. and Parodi. Poaceae. Grass. A stoloniferous, cespitose, perennial No. 19. Teniente Origone. An erect, grass with numerous, slender culms perennial gras3, 1 to 3 feet high, native and very narrow leaves. Native to to sandy places in Argentina. Uruguay, and grows in sandy places. 62052. PASPALUM sp. 62067. HORDEUM MURINUM L. Poaceae. Grass. 62053. SPOROBOLUS BERTEROANUS (Trin.) Hitchc. and Chase. Poacese. Grass. No. 10, Near Puerto Madryn. An annual European grass, a foot or more in An annual, erect, bunch grass, with height, with numerous rhizomes,- and fiat long, slender, spikelike panicles. leaves about 6 inches long. 20 HKEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

62060 to 62073—Continued. 62075 to 62083—Continued. 62068. POA LANUGINOSA Poir. Poacese. 62077 to 62079. MEDICAGO SATIVA L. Grass. Fabacese. Alfalfa. No. 13. Near Puerto Madryn. A per- 62077. Chilean alfalfa grown from ennial grass, 1 to 2 feet in height, with seeds originally brought from San very narrow leaves and erect spikes about Jose de Maipo, Rio Claro, Brazil. 4 inches long. Native to southern South 62078. Peruvian alfalfa grown from America. seeds originally brought from the 62069. SPOROBOLUS RIGENS (Trin.) E. high mountains near Arequipa, Peru. Grass. Desv. Poaceffi. 62079. Provence alfalfa grown from No. 8. Puerto Madryn. A perennial seeds originally brought from Pro- grass, with stiff upright, leathery leaves, vence. France. and large whitish panicles. Native to Chile. 62080. PROSOPIS STROMBULIFERA (Lam.) 62070 to 62073. STIPA spp. Poacese. Benth. Mimosaceae. Grass. " Screw bean." From a valley near Rio Negro, Choele Choel. This grows 62070. STIPA CHUBUTENSIS Speg. commonly in the Mendoza Desert and is No. 2. Puerto Madryn. A perennial, a low shrub not over 12 inches high. cespitose grass which, according to Its peculiar screw-shaped pods look like Spegazzini (Anales del Museo Nacional bright-yellow spikes of flowers a short de Montevideo, vol. 4) grows in rocky distance away. The pods hang on long fields in Chubut, Argentina, attaining after the leaves have fallen. a height of about 8 inches. For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 43886. 62071. STIPA HUMILIS Brot. No. 4. Puerto Madryn ; No. 5. Near 62081. PROSOPIS sp. Mimosacese. Puerto Madryn ; No. 12. Near Chubut; Collected between the Rio Chubut and No. 13. Near Choele Choel. Rio Negro. According to Spegazzini (Anales del Museo Nacional de Montevideo, vol. 4) 62082. TIUFOLIUM REPENS L. Fabaceae. this is a perennial grass of densely White clover. cespitose habit, with rigid leaves up to From Trelew, Chubut. a foot high. Native to rocky situa- 62083. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. (T. vtdgare tions in southern Argentina. Vill.). Poacese. Common wheat. 62072. STIPA HYPOGONA Hack. Barletta. From the Chubut Mercan- tile Co., Trelew. Chubut. No. 1. Puerto Madryn. A perennial grass, with erect, terete culms about a 62084 to 62088. MEDICAGO SATIVA L. Fa- foot high. Native to Argentina. bacese. Alfalfa. 62073. STIPA NEAEI Nees. From Chubut Province, Argentina. Seeds Nos. 6 and 9, Puerto Madryn. A presented through H. L. Westover, Bu- perennial grass, native to arid, stony reau of Plant Industry. Received De- places in southern Argentina, which is cember 1, 1924. Notes by Mr. Westover. described (Spegazzini, Anales del Museo Nacional de Montevideo, vol. 4) as 62084. Presented by William H. Williams ; erect or ascending, with culms up to from near Gaiman. Chubut, Argen- 4 feet in height, rigid, sedgelike leaves, tina. and purplish glumes. 62085. Presented by William D. Owen, from near Trelew. 62074. PYRACANTHA CKENULATA (Don) 62086. Presented by Mrs. R. L. Owen Roemer. Malacese. Firethorn. Saltland, from near Dolabon. From Kew, England. Seeds presented by Dr. A. W. Hill, director, Royal Botanic Gar- 62087. From Chacre, Dolabon. dens. Received November 10, 1923. Num- 62088. Presented by J. H. Rowlands, bered October, 1924. from near Gaiman. Var. rogersiana. A rapid-growing Hima- layan shrub which produces an abundance 62089 to 62092. MEDICAGO SATIVA L. Fa- of white flowers in early summer; these are succeeded by a profusion of bright-red ber- bacese. Alfalfa. ries. Probably this shrub is suited best for Front Chile. Seeds obtained through H. L. mild-wintered sections of the United States. Westover, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 1, 1924. Notes by 62075 to 62083. Mr. Westover. From Argentina. Seeds secured by H. L. 62089. Hacienda of Sproa, Salane y Mi Westover, Bureau of Plant Industry. riel. Received December 1, 1924. 62090. Serena, Coquimbo. 62075. GOURLIEA SPINOSA (Molina) Skeels. Fabacese. Chafial, 62091. Ovalle, Coquimbo. Collected along the Rio Negro. A 62092. Hurtado, Coquimbo. small, ornamental tree 12 to 15 feet high, with long, thick branches terminating in 62093 to 62098. spines. The flowers, orange streaked with red, are in loose racemes, and the From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. fruits, about an inch in diameter, have A. Robertson Proschowsky. Received No- a pulp resembling the jujube in flavor. vember 17, 1924. 62076. MEDICAGO LUPULINA L. Fabacese. 62093. ACANTHOSABAI. CAESPITOSA Pl'OS- Black medic. chowsky. Phoenicaceae. Palm, From Trelew Plaza, Chubut. A spiny-stemmed palm. OCTOBE& 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1&24 21

«2093 to 62098—Continued. 62103 to 62108. 62094. BESCHORNERIA BIGELOWII Hort. From Littleriver, Fla. Seeds presented by Anraryllidacese. Charles T. Simpson. Received December 17, 1924. A very drought-resistant, ornamental succulent plant, hardy at Nice. (Pros- These seeds were sent to Mr. Simpson rhoivsky.) by Dr. B. E. Dahlgren, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, 111. 62095. MIMOSA ACULEATICARPA Ortega (M. acanthocarpa Poir.). Mimosaceae. 62103. RHYTICOCOS AMARA (Jacq.) Bec- cari (Cooos amara Jacq.). Phoenicacese Very drought resistant; the best hedge Palm. plant I know, absolutely impenetrable. (Proschowsky.) A tall, feather-leaved palm, 50 to 100 feet in height, with a winged trunk. It 62096. PINUS CANAUIEXSIS C. Smith. is native to Martinique, French West In- Pinaceae. Canary pine. dies, and is closely related to the coconut. Rapid-growing timber tree. (Proschow- 62104. LICUALA s FINOS A Thunb. Phoeni- caceae. Palm. A pine, native to the Canary Islands, which thrives in warm1 temperate cli- A dwarf, fan-leaved, West Indian palm, mates. It is suited to nearly all soils 10 to 12 feet high, with roundish leaves and has a straight trunk even when it o feet or more in diameter and 3-angled grows in an isolated position. The stemsi armed with brownish hooked spines. wood of this pine, known in the Canary It requires abundant moisture and heat. Islands as " tea," is very hard, very 62105. INODES BLACKBURNIANA (Glazebr.) difficult to work, but unequalled for dura- O. F. Cook (Sabal ulaekbumiana tion and building purposes because it Glb) Phcenicacese. Palm. does not rot. The trunk of this West Indian paint is 62097. RAPHIOLEPIS UMBELLATA (Thunb.) spineless, about 40 feet high, and thick- C. Schneid. (R. japonica Sieb. and ened in the middle, and the rather rigid Zucc). Malacca!. leaf blade is round, with about 40 sword- Fresh seeds of a beautiful evergreen, shaped segments. The pear-shaped fruits very hardy bush which will, I think, are an inch and a half long. Thrive in the southeastern parts of the United States, at least as far as North 62106. SABAL MAURITIAEFORMIS (Karst.) Carolina. (Proschowsky.) Griseb. and Wendl. Phcenicaceae. 62098. VIBURNUM sp. Caprifoliacese. Palm. A handsome West Indian palm with a To be grown to ascertain its horticul- trunk 60 to 80 feet in height and over a tural value. foot in diameter, and large, roundish leaves multifid to the middle, up to 12 €2099. ARACHIS NAMBYQUARAE Hoehne. feet in diameter. The black fruits are Fubacere. Peanut. about the size of peas. From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Seeds pre- 62107. SIMAROUBA AMARA Aubl. Sima- sented by F. W. Hoehne, Commissao de roubacese. Linhas Telegraphicas Estrategis de Matto A tall, evergreen, tropical American Grosso ao Amazouas. Received Decem- tree with alternate, leathery, pinnate ber 10, 1924. leaves and yellowish white flowers with A Brazilian relative of the peanut, which, spreading petals. It yields a drug known according to Hoehne (Historia Natural as simaruba bark. Botanica, Matto Grosso, Brazil, Part XII) is a much-branched, prostrate or as- 62108. TABEBUIA SERRATIFOLIA (Vahl) cending plant. The pod is 2 to 3 inches Nicholson. Bignoniacese. long, usually having two seeds which are A West Indian relative of the trumpet edible and very oily. creeper of the northern United States (Tecoma radieans) ; it is a handsome ev- 62100. CICER AKIETINUM L. Fabacese. ergreen tree, with digitate leaves and ter- Chick-pea. minal panicles of yellow flowers. Fronr Bengal. India. Seeds presented by 62109. RODGERSIA PUKDOMTI Hort. Saxi- D. Dutta, second economic botanist. Re- ceived December 10, 1924. fragaceae. Introduced for trial as stock feed in the From Langley Slough, England. Plants southwestern United States. purchased from J. C. Allgrove, Middle Green. Received December 22, 1924. 62101 and 62102. A very attractive, hardy Chinese peren- From Benenden, Kent, England. Plants nial with large, feathery panicles of creamy presented by Capt. Collingwood Ingram. white flowers. It is said to thrive best in Received December 20, 1924. a somewhat moist, peaty soil. 62101. PRUNUS SERRULATA Lindl. Amyg- dala cese. Flowering cherry. 62110 to 62115. Var. kojima. A variety of Japanese From Kew, England. Cuttings presented by flowering cherryr which has very large, Dr. A. W. Hill, director, Royal Botanic pure-white flow ers which are somewhat Gardens, through David Fairchild, agri- cantpanulate and semidouble; these are cultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Indus- produced in a long-stemmed, drooping try. Received December 31, 1924. corymb, and are slightly fragrant. The tree is quick growing and very vigorous. 62110. X POPULUS EUGENEI Sinton-Louis. i Ingram.) Salicaceae. Poplar An unusually large and vigorous pop- 62102. VIOLA sp. Violaceae. Violet. lar, which is described by Bean (Trees A pink-flowered violet. and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles) 22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

ns a probable hybrid between the Lom- 62124 to 62126. SACCHARUM OFFICI- bardy poplar and Populus marilandica or P. regenerate, but its origin is not defi- NARUM L. Poacea?. Sugar cane. nitely known. The tree originated at the From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Cut- nursery of Simon & Louis, near Metz, tings presented by Gonzalo Fortun, direc- Lorraine, about 1832, as a seedling, and tor, Estacion Experimental Agronomic?}. was still standing in 1904, when it meas- Received December 20, 1924. ured 150 feet in "height, with a trunk 38 feet in circumference at the base. 62124. Cuba 35. 62125. C. H. 6h/21. 62111. X POPULUS GENEROSA A. Henry. 62126. Cuha del Cubana. Salicacese. Poplar. This hybrid poplar is, according to its 62127 and 62128. originator, Augustine Henry, intermedi- From Glasnevin. Dublin, Ireland. Seeds ate in characters between its parents, presented by the director, Royal Botanic Populus angulata and P. trichocarpa. Gardens. Received December 30, 1924. The leaves are coarsely serrate and pale gray beneath. The tree is a rapid grower 62127. DELPHINIUM PYLZOWI Maxim. Ra- and unusually vigorous. nunculaceae. Larkspur. For previous introduction see S. P. I. A Chinese larkspur originally collected No. 58646. in Kansu by Przawalski, and described (Bulletin de l'Academie Inrperiale. St. 62112. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS L. (Primus Petersburg, vol. 23, p. 307) as having a amygdalus Stokes). Amygdalacese. leafy stem. 5-parted leaves, and attrac- Almond. tive flowers with violet sepals and black- Var. macrocarpo. A large-fruited va- ish petals. riety which is also excellent as an orna- 62128. MAGNOLIA WILSONII (Finet and mental. Gagn.) Render. Magnoliacese. 62113. PRUNUS MAACKII Rupr. Amygda- In habit this Chinese magnolia is a lacese. Amur cherry. large shrub; it was first discovered in A Manchurian bird cherry, 40 feet or western Szechwan by E. H. Wilson, and more in height, with very smooth brown- appears to be a valuable horticultural ad- ish yellow bark which peels off like that dition to this already popular genus. of a birch. The leaves are pointed and The flowers, which are pure white and very finely toothed, and the white flow- delicately fragrant, are produced freely ers are in short racemes borne on the during late May and early June. previous season's wood. 62129. CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA Blume. For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 57310. Fagacese. Hairy chestnut. 62114. RUBUS THIBETANUS Franch. Rosa- From Nanking, China. Seeds presented by ces. Dr. J. H. Reisner, University of Nanking. Received November 14, 1924. The bluish purple stems and handsome pinnate foliage make this shrub one of A hardy, blight-resistant chestnut from the most attractive of the Chinese spe- northern China, producing nuts of good cies of Rubus, according to W. J. Bean quality, closely resembling our native chest- (Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British nut in size, shape, and color. Isles). In habit it is erect, becoming about 6 feet high, and the dark-green 62130. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. leaves are white felted below. The pur- Fabacese. Cowpea* ple flowers, half an inch across, are succeeded by bluish-black berries. From Tailungyuan, China. Seeds collected by I*. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, For previous introduction see S. I'. I. Bureau of Plant Industry. Received De- No. 53538. cember 8. 1924. 62115. SALIX MATSUDANA Koidz. Salica- No. 809. October 7, 1924. Red and ceaj. Willow. white seeded cowpea from one of the village farmers. This is one of the two chief va- An eastern Asiatic willow about 40 rieties grown around here. (Dorsett.) feet in height, with ascending or pendulous, greenish branches, and narrowly lanceolate leaves 2 to 4 inches long. Ob- 62131. CANNA sp. Oannacese. Canna. servations made in northeastern China by From Summit, Canal Zone. Seeds pre- Frank N. Meyer indicate that this willow sented by Holger Johansen, agronomist. thrives in regions havinc a scantv rain- Plant Introduction Gardens. Received fall. December 80, 1924. 62116 to 62123. PISUM SATIVUM L. Fa- A dark-red canna, quite common here bacese. Pea. and of ornamental value. (Johansen.) From Cambridge, England. Seeds pre- 62132 to 62140. sented by F. T. Engledow, School of Agri- culture. Received December 19, 1924. From China. Bulbs and tubers collected by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural explorer. 62116 to 62119. From Bohemia. Bureau of Plant Industry. Received 1 December 20, 1924. Notes by Mr. Dor- 62116. P. 63. 62118. I 65. sett. 62117. P. 64. 62119. P. 66. 62132. ALLIUM sp. LiliacesB. Onion, 62120 to 62123. From Tibet. No. 1095. Peking. October 31, 1924. 62120. (a). 62122. (c>. Bulbs of Chinese " garlic." The Chinese use garlic in many forms and especially 62121. (b). 6212^. (d). in their cooking. OCTOBEB 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924 23

62132 to 62140—Continued. 62142 to 62158—Continued. 62133 and 62134. DIOSCOREA sp. Diosco- 62144. No. 1285. November 8, 1924. reacese. Yam. From a good-looking young tree growing in a canyon between Shih- 62133. No. 1058. Peking. October 31, chiaying and Huangan. 1924. Tubers of a Chinese variety Shan Yoo (mountain medicine). 62145. No. 1314%. November 9, 1924. From a good-looking tree growing in 62134. No. 1094. Peking. October 31, a terraced orchard a short distance 1924. Aerial tubers purchased in the above Taho, Chihli. market. These tubers are said to be from1 the same vine which pro- 62146. No. 1315^. November 9, 1924. duce the long ground tubers, No. Front a large good-looking tree grow- 1058 [S. P. I. No. 62133]. ing in a terraced orchard just above Taho, Chihli. 62135 to 62140. SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Solanaceae. Potato. 62147. POPULUS sp. Salicacese. Poplar. 62135. No. 1096. Peking. October 31, No. 1296. November 8, 1914. Cut- 1924. Tubers of a good-looking po- tings obtained from small suckers and tato purchased in the market. It is plants growing between Shihchiaying and said that these potatoes are also Huangan. shipped in from Tientsin. 62148 to 62151. PRUNUS ARMEMACA L. 62136. No. 1097. Peking. October 31, Amygdalacese. Apricot. 1924. Tubers of an oblong, medium- sized potato shipped in to the mar- Scions. ket from Tientsin. 62148. No. 1403. November 11, 1924. From an old tree measuring 56 62137 and 62138. October 31, 1924. inches in circumference, growing in Tubers purchased in the Peking an old Chinese cemetery near Yen- market. chia, Chihli. This tree is said to 62137. No. 1098. Tubers of a rather bear large, long fruits with golden- small, oblong, purplish potato yellow flesh which separates easily shipped in to the market from front the stone. Kalgan. 62149. No. 1404. November 11, 1924. 62138. No. 1099. A large, red-fruited apricot with 62139. No. 1312. Huangan, Chihli. dark-yellow flesh, from a terraced November 8, 1924. These tubers mountain side between Yenchia and are white or tinged with a delicate Menloukou, Chihli. shade of pink, and though not so 62150. No. 1405. Honantai, Chihli. very large they are of fair appear- November 11, 1924. A reddish-green ance. apricot having large fruit; from an 62140. No. 1313. Huangan, Chihli. orchard located on a terraced moun- November 8, 1924. Tubers of a tain side. rather small, purple-skinned potato. The Chinese say that this variety 62151. No. 1406. Honantai, Chihli. November 11, 1924. An apricot is dug in the fall. known here as the Kan Ke Lo. This is said to be a good-sized apri- 62141. CALOPHYLLUM CALABA L. Clu- cot having yellow flesh which sepa- siacese. rates easily from the stone. From Summit, Canal Zone. Seeds presented by Holger Johansen, Plant In- 62152. ROSA sp. Rosacese. Rose. troduction harden. Received November No. 1290. November 8, 1924. Cut- 18, 1924. tings collected near an old Chinese A West Indian relative of the mango- temple between Shihchiaying and Huang- steen (Garcinia mangostana) which is an, Chihli. The hips are bright red known as the Calaba tree; it becomes 60 and slender, and the stems are dull red feet high, with dark-green, glossy foliage and quite thorny. arid axillary clusters of white flowers. The wood is used for building purposes, 62153. RUBUS sp. Rosacese. and the oil pressed from the seeds is sometimes used, in Porto Rico, in lamps. No. 1291. November 8, 1924. Plants collected between Shihchiaying and 62142 to 62158. Huangan. From China. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, 62154. SALIX sp. Salicacese. Willow. agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant No. 1295. November 8, 1924. Cut- Industry. Received December, 1924. ings of a willow found growing quite Notes by Mr. Dorsett. abundantly between Shihchiaying and 62142. CORYLUS sp. Betulacete. Hazel. Huangan. No. 1297. November 8, 1924. Scions 62155 to 62157. VITIS VINIFERA L. Vita- collected between Shihchiaying and Hu- cese. Grape. angan. This hazel is reported to bear flattened nuts in place of the conical 62155. No. 1156. Between Peking and nuts like those sent in under No. 799 Toli. November 3, 1924. Scions of [S. P. 1. No. 62170]. the so-called rose grape, secured from Mr. Tsui. 62143. DiosrYEos KAKI L. f. Diospyra- cere. Kaki. 62156. No. 1173. Menshuiho, Chihli. No. 1229. November 6, 1924. Scions November 4, 1924. Cuttings of a from a large orchard near Hielungkuan. rose or pink grape procured from The fruits are 4 inches or more in diame- Mr. Wang. These plants were grow- ter. ing in sandy loam. 62144 to 62146. JUGLANS REGIA L. JU- 62157. No. 1174. Menshuiho, Chihli. glandaceae. Walnut. November 4, 1924. Cuttings of a long, white grape, known as " milk Scions. grape," procured from Mr. Wang. 24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

62142 to 62158—Continued. I 62161 to 62184—Continued. 62158. VITIS sp. Vitaceae. Grape. 62169. CHAENOMELES sp. Malacese. No. 1292. November 8, 1924. Scions Chinese quince. collected between Shihchiaying and No. 1012. October 20, 1924. Shipped Huangan. This grape may prove useful in to the Peking market from Kansu. as an ornamental. These fruits have a pleasant fragrance. The flesh is yellow, hard, gritty, and quite 62159 and 62160. acid. From China. Tubers collected by P. H. 62170. CORYLUS sp. Betulacese. Hazel. Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received November, 1924. No. 799. Peking. October 21, 1924. Notes; by Mr. Dorsett. Procured in the market. These hazelnuts, reported to be native Chinese hazel, 62159. DIOSCOREA sp. Dioscoreaceae. are the smallest we have ever seen. Yam. They may have value for growing as No. 789. October 9, 1924. Aerial stock plants on which to graft other and tubers from a vine growing on the hill larger sorts. just back of the Yung Lo [Ming] tomb, Changling, Chihli. 62171. DOLICHOS LABLAB L. Fabaceae. Hyacinth bean, 62160. IPOMOEA BATATAS (L.) Poir. Con- No. 792. Peking. October 15, 1924. volvulacese. Sweet potato, This bean, obtained in the market, is No. 796. Nananho, Chihli. October called " French bean" by the Chinese, 21, 1924. The flesh of these good-sized who use it dried as a vegetable. sweet potatoes is creamy white with a 62172 to 62174. FAGOPYRUM VULGARE Hill slight tinge of pink near the skin. (F. esculcntum Moench). Polygonaceae. 62161 to 62184. Buckwheat. 62172. No. 864. Chunglang, Chihli. From China. Seeds collected by P. H. October 9, 1924. Sample of buck- Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of wheat obtained from a farmer. Plant Industry. Received December, 1924. Notes by Mr. Dorsett. 62173. No. 935. Fa Hua Ssu temple, near Taitzu, Chihli. From a moun- 62161 and 62162. ANDROPOGON ISCHAEMUM tain valley. Poacese. Grass. 62174. 963. Tangshan (Hot 62161. No. 800. October 7, 1924. A Springs). October 12, 1924. Grow- grass, called by the Chinese " brush ing on sandy loam. grass," secured in a river bottom area between Tuili and Mentoukou. 62175. FALCATA EDGEWORTHII (Benth.) Kuntze. Fabaceae. 62162. No. 801. October 7, 1924. Near Nankow, on the road to the No. 860. Yung Lo [Ming] tomb, Ming tombs, we found this grass Changling, Chihli. October 9, 1924. The forming a thick mat; the stems and seeds are greenish yellow and blotched panicles have a reddish cast. It with black. May prove useful as a grows on very dry, gravelly soil. ground cover. 62163 and 62164. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L. 62176. GLEDITSIA SINENSIS Lam. Caesal- Fabacese. Peanut. piniaceae. 62163. No. 962. Hsingshon, Chihli. No. 1019. Wenchueng, Chihli, Octo- October 12, 1924. From plants ber 21,1924. A good-sizef, round-headed growing in river-bottom soil. tree with compound leaves. The Chinese use the pods in the manufacture of soap. 62164. No. 1029. Peking. October 22, 1924. Sent in to the market from 62177 and 62178. IRIS DICHOTOMA Pall. Taotingfu where considerable quan- Iridacece. Iris. tities of these small peanuts are grown. The Chinese steam these, 62177. No. 773. October 9, 1924. Col- hulls and all, in a strong salt solu- lected across the river from the tion, then dry and shell the nuts. Yung Lo [Ming] tomb. The flow- These nuts are chiefly used as salted ers are said to be yellow. peanuts. 62178. No. 774. October 9, 1924. 62165. CANNABIS SATIVA L. Moracese. From plants growing in the grounds Hemp. of the Yung Lo [Ming] tomb. No. 931. October 11, 1924. From the 62179. LATHYRUS sp. Fabacea?. Fa Hua Ssu temple grounds, near Hai- No. 906. Shalingliang, Chihli. Octo- tzu, Chihli. ber 10, 1924. Pods collected from a 62166. CAPSICUM ANNUUM L. Solanaceae. bundle of wild grass brought down from Red pepper. the mountain. No. 994. Peking. October 17, 1924. 62180. LESPEDEZA sp. Fabacea?. A long smooth-skinned, red pepper, pro- No. 810. October 7. 1924. Collected cured in the market. between Lunghutai and the Ming tombs. 62167. CARAGANA sp. Fabacese. 62181. LESPEDEZA sp. Fabacese. No. 905. October 10, 1924. Collected No. 866. Nung Lo tomb, near Chang- from plants growing on a mountain side ling, Chihli. October 9, 1924. Said to near Laochun. be good for goats. 62168. CELTIS BUNGEANA Blume. Ulma- 62182. LESPEDEZA VIRGATA (Thunb.) DC. cese. Hackberry. Fabaceae. No. 1014. October 21, 1924. A tree with small, deep-green leaves, and black No. 925. Fa Hua Ssu temple, near fruits the size of small peas, growing in Haitzu. October 11, 1924. A shrubby the Black Dragon temple grounds. legume. OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1924 25

62161 to 62184—Continued. 62186 to 62229—Continued. 62183. MELOTHRIA sp. Cucurbitacese. 62195. PYRUS BETULAEFOLIA Bunge. Ma- laceae. Pear. No. 1027. Peking. October 22, 1924. Chih Pao (red parcel). The sweet, mel- No. 865. Nung Lo tomb, near Chang- on like fruits with smooth, red skin are ling, Chihli. October 9, 1924. This tree, small but quite attractive. 20 or more feet in height, does not show any signs of blight. 62184. MENISPERMUM DAURICUM DC. Me- nispermaceae. Asiatic moonseed. 62196. PYRUS sp. Malaceae. Pear. No. 959. Near Hssachunk. October No. 766. October 6, 1924. Seeds of a 12, 1924. A vine having ivylike leaves domesticated Chinese sugar pear found in and berries about as large as good-sized the district of the Ming tombs, north- peas. east of Peking. 62185. INDIGOFERA MACROSTACHYA Vent. 62197. RICINUS COMMUNIS L. Euphorbia- Fabacese. Indigo. cese. Castor bean. No. 907. Wanpaochuan, Chihli. Octo- From Shalingliang, Chihli, China. Seeds ber 10, 1924. From the edge of a cul- collected by P. H. Dorsett, agricultural tivated field. explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- ceived December 6, 1924. 62198 to 62208. SOJA MAX (L.) Piper (Glycine hispida Maxim.). Fabaceae. No. 908. October 10, 1924. A shrubby Soy bean. plant with hairy leaflets and pink flowers in dense racemes which are longer than 62198. No. 804. Lunghutai. October the leaves, found growing along the trail 7, 1924. This black soy bean is the near Shalingliang on very poor soil. commonest type grown in this section. 62186 to 62229. 62199. No. 811. Tailungyuan. Octo- From China. Seeds collected by P. H. ber 7, 1924. This is the leading Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau variety grown here. of Plant Industry. Received December, 62200. No. 856. Yung Lo tomb, 1924. Notes by Mr. Dorsett. Changling, Chihli. October 9, 1924. 62186, ORYZA SATIVA L. Poaceae. Rice. A yellow variety. No. 981. Tatangshan (the Large Hot 62201. No. 933. Fa Hua Ssu temple, Spring Mountain), Chihli. October 13, near Haitzu, Chihli. October 11, 1924. Seeds obtained from a rice farmer. 1924. A black variety. 62202. No. 936. October 12, 1924. A 62187. PEHILLA FRUTESCENS (L.) Britton yellow variety, mottled with brown, (P. ocymoides L.). Menthacese. Perilla. obtained from the priest of the Fa No. 930. Fa Hua Ssu temple, near Hua Ssu temple, near Haitzu, Chihli. Haitzu, Chihli. October 11, 1924. The 62203. No. 937. October 12, 1924. A small, gray seeds of this perilla are used very dark-brown variety obtained for the oil contained in them. from the priest of the Fa Hua Ssu 62188 to 62190. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS temple, near Haitzu, Chihli. (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Fabaeese. 62204. No. 964. Tangshan (Hot Adsuki bean. Springs). October 12, 1924. A 62188. No. 828. Tailungyuan. Octo- creamy yellow variety. ber 8, 1924. A mottled black and 62205. No 966. Tangshan (Hot gray bean ; from vines growing in a Springs). October 12. 1924. A large persimmon orchard. black variety; one of the most im- 62189. No. 857. Lung Lo tomb, Chang- portant types grown in this sandy ling, Chihli. October 9, 1924. A loam river-bottom soil. pink bean obtained from a farmer. 62206. No. 1013. Chouchiahsiang, 62190. No. 969. Tangs h an (Hot Chihli. October 21, 1924. A yellow Springs), Chihli. October 12, 1924. or creamy yellow variety commonly A small, dark-blue and gray mottled grown in this section. bean. 62207. No. 1015, Chouchiahsiang, 62191 and 62192. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Chihli. October 21, 1924. A black Fabaceae. Mung bean. variety commonly grown in this level valley section. 62191. No. 808. Tailungyuan. Octo- ber 7, 1924. A green mung bean 62208. No. 1030. Peking. October 22, obtained from a farmer. 1924. A brown variety streaked with black, called by the Chinese 62192. No. 929. Fa Hua Ssu temple, Hu p't tou (tiger skin). These soy near Haiszu, Chihli. October 11, beans taste very good after being 1924. A green mung bean. roasted. 62193. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS Roxb. 62209 to 62211. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Fabaceae. Rice bean. (T. vulgare Vill.). Poaceae. No. 858. Lung Lo tomb, Changling, Common wheat. Chihli. October 9, 1924. A small, ...J. No. 863. Nung Lo tomb, Chang- creamy-white bean obtained from a ling. October 9, 1924. This win- farmer. ter wheat bas the smallest grain we have ever seen, and it appears very 62194. PINUS sp. Pinaceae. Pine. soft. No. 868. Nung Lo tomb, near Chang- 62210. No. 970. Tangshan (Hot ling, Chihli. October 9, 1924. This is a Springs). October 12, 1924. Ordi- low, flat-headed, scraggly pine of a rather nary winter wheat with very small peculiar appearance. grains. 26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

62186 to 62229—Continued. 62186 to 62229—Continued. 62211. No. 1016. Chouchiahsiang, 62223. No. 1018. Chouchiahsiang, Chi- Chihli. October 21, 1924. A winter hli. October 21, 1924. A pink cow- wheat growing in a broad flat valley. pea. 62212 and 62213. VICIA FABA L. Fabaceaj. 62224. No. 1045. Peking. October 25, Broad bean. 1924. A mottled reddish brown and creamy yellow cowpea purchased in Peking. Beans known here as T&an the market and reported to have toil' (silkworm bean). These are roasted come from the region south of and are also cooked and used as a Peking. vegetable. 62225. ZANTHOXYLUM sp. Rutaceae. 62212. No. 783. October 15, 1924. A large, broad, brownish green variety. Prickly ash. No. 903. Yung Lo [Ming] tomb, 62213. No. 1031. October 22, 1924. A Changling, Chihli. October 10, 1924. pinkish buff variety. This plant is fully as broad as it is high, 62214. VTGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) Fru- and the dark-green leaves have a pleas- wirth. Fabacese. Yard Long bean. ant, spicy odor. It may prove to be a good ornamental and possibly a good No. 802. Between Nankou and Lung- hedge plant. hutai. October 7, 1924. The base of this bean is terra-cotta colored and is 62226 and 62227. ZEA MAYS L. Poaceae. blotched or streaked with a deeper shade Corn. of red. 62226. No. 806. Lunghutai. October 7, 62215 to 62224. VIGNA SIXENSIS (Torner) 1924. Small ears of flint corn pur- Savi. Fabaceae. Cowpea. chased in the temple. The keeper re ported that this corn is harvested 62215. 803. Between Nankou and within 100 days after planting. Lunghutai. October 7, 1924. A cowpea with a pinkish or purple eye, 62227. No. 926. Fa Hua Ssu temple, growing in a very dry situation. near Haitzu, Chihli. October 11, 1924. Yellow flint corn grown here 62216. No. 809. Tailungyuan. Octo- on the mountain. ber 7, 1924. A pink or brown eyed cowpea. 62228. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA Mill. (Z. satvva Gaertn.). Rhamnaceae. Jujube. 62217. No. 855. Yung Lo tomb, Chang- ling. Chihli. October 9, 1924. A No. 758. Peking. October 1, 1924. pink cowpea. These fruits, obtained in the market, are quite acid and of good quality. 62218. No. 932. Fa Hua Ssu temple, near Haitzu, Chihli. October 11, 62229. GREIWIA PARVIFLORA Bunge. 1924. A cowpea mottled brown and No. 829. Nung Lo tomb, near Chang- while. ling, Chihli. October 9, 1924. Collected 62219. No. 934. Fa Hua Ssu temple, from a small shrub which resembled a near Haitzu, Chihli. October 11, Celtis. 1924. A pink or brown eyed cowpea. 62230. RHAMNUS D A V XJ E I C A Pall. 62220. No. 965. Tangshan (Hot Rhamnaeese. Dalmrian buckthorn. Springs). October 12, 1924. This brown-eyed cowpea is one of tlie From China. Seeds collected by P. H. leading types grown on this sandy Dorsett, agricultural explorer, Bureau of loam river-bottom soil. Plant Industry. Received December 6, 1924. 62221. No. 968. Tangshan (Hot Springs). October 12, 1924. Cow- No. 967. October 12, 1924. A shrub pea mottled pink and white. having rather small, deep-green leaves and numerous small, purple or black, one- No. 1017. Chouchiahsiang, seeded fruits; found at Neutang, a short Chihli. October 21, 1924. A brown- distance from Tangshan (Hot Springs). eyed cowpea. (Dorsett.) INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES Acacia spp., 61798, 61880. Calamagro8tis montevidensis, 62036. baileyana X dealbata, 61797. Calophyllum calaba, 62141. Acanthosabal caespitosa, 62093. Campanula sp., 61741. Acer osmastoni, 61742. Canarium album, 61761. st achy ophy Hum, 61743. Canna sp., 62131. Actinidia vcnosa, 61803. Cannabis sativa, 62165. Aegle marmelos. See Belou marmelos. Capriola dactylon, 62037. Afzelia breiyi, 61774. Capsicum annuum, 61907, 61908, 62166. quanzensis. See Pahudia quanzensis. Caragana sp., 62167. Agati grandiflora, 61778. Carrot, Daucus carota, 62001. Agrostis montevidensis, 62031. Castanea spp., 61834, 61835. Alangium alpinum, 61744. mollissima, 62129. Alfalfa, Medicago sativa. 61768, 62077- Castor bean, Ricinus communis, 62197. 62079. 62084-62092. CasuaHna stricta, 62017. Allium sp., 62132. suberosa, 62018. Almond, Amygdalus communis, 62112. Cedrela toona. See Toona dliata. Celtis bungeana, 62168. bitter, A. communis, 62011. Chaenomeles sp., 62169. Ampelopsis aconitifolia, 61738. Chaetochlda onurus, 62038. Amygdalus communis, 62011, 62112 Chamaedorea elegans, 62013. "persica, 61739, 61811-61816. Chaiial, G-ourlien spinosa, 62075. persica platycarpa, 61817. Cherry, Prunus sp., 61846. Andropogon consanguineus, 62060. Amur, P. maackii, 62113. •ischaemum, 62161, 62162. flowering, P. serrulata, 62101. lateralis incanus, 62032. Morello, P. cerasus, 61804. saccharoides, 62033, 62061. Chestnut, Castanea spp., 61834, 61835. Apple, Malus spp., 61819-61826, 61925. hairy, C. mollissima, 62129. Apricot, Primus armeniaca, 62148-62151. Chick-pea, doer arietinum, 62100. .Arachis hypogaea, 61772, 61818, 62163, Chloris argentina, 62066. 62164. canterai, 62039. nambyquarae, 62099. carabaea, 62040. Aristida spp., 62062, 62063. dliata, 62041. Aristolochia sp., 61903. uliginosa, 62042. Aroma arbutifolia, 61972. Chokeberry, red, Aronia arbutifolia, 61972. Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifoUa, 61884. Chorogi, Stachys sieboldi, 61897. Artomrpus sp., 62009. Ciccr arietinum, 62100. Avena sativa, 61999. Citrullus vulgaris, 61900, 61909-61913. -Avocado, Persea amcricana, 61740. Citrus spp., 61763, 61764. Barberry, Berberis spp., 61782-61784. Clover, white, Trifolium repens, 62082. B. brachypoda, 61973. Cocos amara. See Rhytvcocos amara. B. gaffnepaini, 61974. Colocasia sp., 61883. B. poireti, 61906. Cordeauxia edulis, 61767. Barley, 6-rowed, Hordeum vulaare coeleste. Coriaria terminalis, 61975. 62003. Corn, Zea mays, 61966-61970, 62000, Bean, adsuki, Phaseolus angularis, 61926- 62226, 62227. 61929, 62188-62190. Cornus controversa, 61775. common, P. vulgaris, 61935, 61936. Corylus spp., 61836, 62142, 62170. mting, P. aureus, 61749, 61750, 61930- Cotoneaster frigida, 61976. 61934, 62191, 62192. salicifolia rugosa, 61977. rice, P. calcaratus, 62193. Cotton, Gossypium sp., 61893. Yard Long, Vigna sesquipedalis, 61956- Cowpea, Yi'gna sinensis, 61759, 61760, 61958, 62214. 61959-61965, 61997, 62130, 62215- Begonia evansiana,, 61904. 62224. Bel. Belou marmelos, 61762. Crab, Sikkim, Malus sikkimensis, 62026. Bellflower, Campanula sp., 61741. tea, Malus theifera, 61983. Belou marmelos, 61762. Crataegv.s oxyacantha, 6197S. Benincasa hispida, 61905. Cryptostegia grandiflora, 61795. Berbpris spp., 61782-61784. Cucumis melo, 61901. 61902, 61914. brachypoda, 61973. Cucurbita moschata, 61915-61917. gagnepaini, 61974. pepo, 61918. poireti, 61906. Cushaw, Cucurbita moschata, 61915-61917. Bcschorneria bigelowii, 62094. Cynodon dactylon. See Capriola dactylon. Blackberry, Rubus sp., 61779. Bomarea caldasii, 62027. Daucus carota, 62001. carderi, 62028. Davidia involucrata, 62007. Bouteloua megapotamica, 62034. involucrata vilmoriniana, 62022, 62030. Brachylaena hutchinsii, 61776. Decaisnea insignis, 61745. Broad bean, Vicia faba, 62212, 62213. Delphinium grandiflorum, 61919, 61920. Bromus sp., 62065. pylzowi, 62127. unioloides, 62064. Deutzia longifolva, 62012. willdenowii, 62035. Dioscorea spp., 61921, 62133, 62134, 62159. Buckthorn, Rhamnus globosa, 61939. Diospyros sp., 62005. dahurian, R. davurica, 62230. kaki, 61837-61842, 61894, 61895, Buckwheat, Fagopyrum vulgare, 62172- 62143. 62174. sabiensis, 61810. Byrsonima spicata, 62006. Dipteronia sinensis, 61979. 27 28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

Dogwood, giant, Cornus controvcrsa. 61775. Heath, Erica arborea alpina, 62023. Dolichos lablab, 62171. Helianthus tuberosus, 61896. Dove tree, Davidia involucrata* 62007. Hemp, Cannabis sativa, 62165. D. involucrata vilmoriviana. 62022, Hesperethusa crenulata, 61765. 62030. Honey locust, Gleditsia Tieterophylla, 61922. Honeysuckle, Lonicera sp., 61924. Echinochloa holciformis, 61770. Hordeum murinum, 62067. Eggplant, Solanum melbngena. 61953. vulgare coeleste, 62003. Erica arborea alpina, 62023. Hyacinth bean, Dolichos lablab, 62171. Eriobotrya japonica, 61882. Hypericophyilum sp., 61799. Eriochloa punctata, 62043. Indigo, Indigofera macTostachya, 62185. Eucalyptus pauciflora, 61833. Indigofera macrostachya, 62185. Eucryphia pinnatifolia, 62008. Inodes blackburniana, 62105. Euonymus europaeu^, 61980. Ipomoea batatas, 62160. hamiltonianus, 61981. Iris spp., 61843, 61844. yedoensis, 61982. dichotoma, 61923, 62177, 62178. Euonymus, yeddo, Eiwnwnus uedoensis, 61982. Jasmine, Jasminum fruticans, 62020. primrose, J. primulinum, 62021. Fagopyrum esculentum. See F. vulgare. Jasmtinum fruticans, 62020. vulgare, 62172-62174. primulinum, 62021. Falcata edgeworthii, 62175. Jerusalem artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus, Ficus volkensii, 61796. 61896. Firethorn, Pyracantha crenulata. 62074. Juglans regia, 61855, 62144-62146. Fragaria sp., 61885. Jujube, Ziziphus jujuba, 62228. Gaultheria fragrantissima, 61746. Kaki, Diospyros kaki, 61837-61842, 61894, Oeum borisii, 61786. 61895, 62143. Ginger, Zinziber officinale, 61898. Gleditsia heterophylla, 61922. Langsat, Lansium domesticum, 61899. sinensis, 62176. Lansium domesticum, 61899. Glycine Mspida. See 8oja moat. Larkspur, Delphinum grandiflorum, 61919.. Gooseberry, Ribes sp., 61794. 61920. Gordonia awillaris, 62010. D. pylzowi, 62127. Gossypium sp., 61893. Lathyrus sp., 62179. Gourlica spinosa, 62075. Lespedeza spp., 62180, 62181. Grape, Vitis spp., 61996, 62158. virgata, 62182. V. vinifera, 62155-62157. Licuala spinosa, 62104. Grass, Agrostis montevidensis, 62031. Lilium sp., 61854. Andropogon consanguineus, 62060. centifolium, 61748. A. lateral-is incanus, 62032. farrerij 61747. A. ischaemum, 62161, 62162. Lily. See Lilium spp. .4. saccharoides, 62033, 62061. Lonicera sp., 61924. Aristida spp., 62062, 62063. Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica, 61882. Bouteloua megapotamica, 62034. Bromus sp., 62065. Magnolia campbellii, 61771. B. willdvnowU, 62035. wilsonii, 62128. Calamagrostis montevidensu. 62036. Malus spp., 61819-61826, 61925. Chaetochloa onurus, 62038. sikkimensis, 62026. Chloris argentina, 62066. theifcra, 61983. C. canterai, 62039. Manisuris selloana, 62044. C. carahaea, 62040. Maple, Acer osmastoni, 61742. C. eiliata, 62041. A. stachyophyllum, 61743. C. uliginosa, 62042. Meconopsis pseudointegrifolia, 61787. Echinochloa holciformis, 61770. sinuata, 61788. Eriochloa punctata, 62043. Medicaga lupulina, 62076. Eordeum murinum, 62067. sativa, 61768, 62077-62079, 62084- Manisuris selloana, 62044. 62092. Panicum bergi, 62045. Medic, black, Mcdioago lupuUna, 62076. Paspalum sp., 62052. Melon, Cucumis melo, 61901, 61902, 61914. P. barbigerum, 62046. Melothria sp., 62183. P. dilatatum, 62047. Menispermum dauricum, 62184. P. larranagai, 62048. Mimosa acanthocarpa. See M. aculeati- P. notatum, 62049. carpa. P. plicatulum, 62050. aculeaticarpa, 62095. P. proliferum, 62051. Moonseed, Asiatic, Menispermum dauricum, Poa lanuginosa, 62068. 62184. Sporobolus berteroanus. 62053. Mountain ash. European, 8orbus aucupa- £. rigens, 62069. ria, 61988, 61989. Stenotaphrump secundatum.n 62054. Nasturtium, vermilion, Tropaeolum StipaSti charruana,h 6205562055. sum, 62019. 8. cchubutensis,, 620700 . Nothofagus betuloides, 61785. 8. humilis, 620620717 . Nut, yeheb, Cordeauxia edulis, 61767. 8. hyalina, 62056. &. liypogona, 62072. Oak, Quercus sp., 61881. 8. neaei, 62073. Q. lucombeana, 62025.

Viola sp., 62102. Willow, Salhx spp.. 61852, 62154. Violet, Viola sp., 62102. tf. matsudana, 62115. Vitis spp., 61996, 62158. Wingnut, Chinese, Pterocarya stenoptera, vinifera, 62155-62157. 61938. Yam, Dioseorea spp.. 61921, 62133, J2134,. Walnut, Juglans regia, 61855, 62144-62146. 62159. Watermelon, Citr'ullus vulgaris, 61900, Zanthoxyhim sp., 62225. 61909-61913. Zea mays, 61966-61970, 62000, 62226 Wax gourd, Benincasa Mspida, 61905. 62227. Wheat, common, Triticum aestivum, 61857- Zinnia multiflora, 61971. 61860, 62004, 62083, 62209-62211. Zinziber officinale, 61898. durum, T. durum, 61861-61879, 62002. Ziziphus jujuba, 62228. White gum, Eucalyptus pauciflora, 61833. sativa. See Z. Jujuba. ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE April 13, 1927

Secretary of Agriculture W. M. JARDINE. Assistant Secretary R. W. DUNLAP. Director of Scientific Work A. F. WOODS. Director of Regulatory Work WALTER G. CAMPBELL. Director of Extension Work C. W. WARBURTON. Director of Information NELSON ANTRIM CRAWFORD. Director of Personnel and Business Adminis- tration W. W. STOCKBERGER. Solicitor R. W. WILLIAMS. Weather Bureau CHARLES F. MARVIN, Chief. Bureau of Agricultural Economics LLOYD S. TENNY. Chief. Bureau of Animal Industry JOHN R. MOHLER, Chief. Bureau of Plant Industry WILLIAM A. TAYLOR, Chief. Forest Service W. B. GREELEY, Chief. Bureau of Chemistry C. A. BROWNE, Chief. Bureau of Soils MILTON WHITNEY, Chief. Bureau of Entomology L. O. HOWARD, Chief. Bureau of Biological Survey E. W. NELSON, Chief. Bureau of Public Roads THOMAS II. MACDONALD. Chief. Bureau of Home Economics LOUISE STANLEY, Chief. Bureau of Dairy Industry C. W. LARSON, Chief. Office of Experiment Stations E. W. ALLEN, Chief. Office of Cooperative Extension Work C. B. SMITH, Chief. Library CLABIBEL R. BARNETT, Librarian. Federal Horticultural Board C. L. MARLATT, Chairman. Insecticide and Fungicide Board J. K. HAYWOOD, Chairman. Packers and Stockyards Administration JOHN T. CAINE III, in Charge. Grain Futures Administration J. W. T. DUVEL, in Charge.

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