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L. I B R A R UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INVENTORY No. 102 Washington, D. C. T Issued September, 1931 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED BY THE DIVISION OF FOREIGN PLANT INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY, JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1930 (Nos. 82600-86755) CONTENTS Page Introductory statement 1 Inventory 3 Index of common and scientific names 107 INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT This present inventory of materials received between January 1 and March 31, 1930 (Nos. 82600 to 86755), is made up mainly of seeds and plants col- lected by the bureau's agricultural explorers. P. H. Dorsett and W. J, Morse during this period sent from the Orient more than 1,700 strains of soybeans, besides a collection of Japanese persim- mon varieties {Diospyroa kaki, Nos. 83707-83711, 83783-83792, 85698-85722, 85811-85834), and smaller quantities of forage crops and ornamentals. From Persia and Turkestan W. E. Whitehouse sent in a collection of seeds and scions of peaches (Amygdalus spp., No. 82646-82648, 86284-86302), plums (Prunus spp., 82672-82679, 83751, 83752, 86380-86390), and pistache {Pistacia vera, Nos. 83734-83750, 85906-85928, 86368-86379). He also sent in a collec- tion of watermelon seeds (Citrullus vulgaris, Nos. 82560-82569, 86311-86321), and melon seeds (Cucumis melo, Nos. 86323-86338), which will be used for experimental purposes. R. K. Beattie sent in his last shipment of Japanese chestnuts (Oastanea crenata, Nos. 85767-85804, 85969-85979) before leaving the Orient. H. Ii. Westover, who during this period has been traveling in Turkestan and Europe, sent in many forage crops, including vicias, trifoliums, and over 250 strains of alfalfa (Medioago sativ®, Noa 82601-^82626, 83728, 84337-84451, 85997, 85998, 86522-86664). A collection of oats and barley (Nos. 86176-86210) has been received from Prof. A. Kol, Chief, Institute of Applied Botany, Leningrad, Union of Socialistic Soviet Republics. A large collection of barley and wheat (Nos. 82681-83682) was received from the University of Nanking, China, and will be used by the department specialists in their experimental work. J. F. Rock, traveling in the Orient under the direction of the National Geographic Society, Washington, "D. C, has sent in a large collection of orna- mentals including primulas, cotoneasters, enkianthus, gentians, loniceras, and meconopsis, as well as 165 rhododendrons. Dr. H. S. Fawcett, of the University of California, during this period has been in the Mediterranean region and from there has sent seeds and scions of Citrus spp., Prunus spp., Amygdalus persica, and Phoendw reclinata, hoping through these introductions to contribute to the solution of horticultural prob- lems in California. 61034—31 1 2 PLANT MATERIAL INTRODUCED From Parjiling, India, the curator of the Lloyd Botanic Garden presented a collection of seeds of ornamentals and trees (Nos. 86665-86692) adapted for growing in the southern United States. The botanical determinations have been made and the nomenclature deter- mined by H. C. Skeels, who has had general supervision of this inventory. KNOWLES A. RYERSON, Principal Horticulturist, in Charge. DIVISION OF FOREIGN PLANT INTRODUCTION, Washington, D. C, April SO, 1931. INVENTORY1 82600. MANICARIA SACCIFEBA Gaertn. 82601 to 82627—Continued. Phoenicaceae. Palm. 82610. November 26, 1929. From the From J. E. Higgins, Director, Plant Intro- village of Pamproux. duction Gardens, Summit, Canal Zone. 82611. November 26, 1929. Locally Received January 2, 1930. grown seed from the 1928 crop ob- Unlike most other palms, this Brazilian tained in Niort. species has entire leaves, which become about 30 feet in length and 5 feet in 82612. November 27, 1929. From Fon- width. The trunk is erect, ringed, and tenay le Comte. unarmed, and is 15 to 20 feet high. The natives of Brazil use the immense leaves 82613. From Mirabel, northeast of of this palm for thatching their huts and Avignon; 1929 crop. also for making a coarse cloth. 82614. From the farm of Roux Ribert, For previous introduction see No. 61629. Mouries; 1929 crop. 82615. From the vicinity of Entre- 82601 to 82627. chaux, northeast of Avignon; 1929 From Fiance. Seeds collected by H. L. crop. Westover, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January 2, 82616. From St. Saturnin les Avignon; 1930. 1929 crop. 82601 to 82626. MBDICAGO SATIVA L. Fa- 82617. From Piegou, northeast of baceae. Alfalfa. Avignon; 1929 crop. 82601. From the farm of Roux Ripert, 82618. From the farm of Roux Ripert, southeast of Avignon; 1928 crop. southeast of Avignon; 1929 crop. 82602. November 27, 1929. From the 82619. From Figeae. village of Benet, border of marshes, Niort. 82820. November 26, 1929. From Lu- 82603. November 27, 1929. From Mau- signant. rice Boissinot, dealer, Thouars. 82621. November 27, 1929. From the 82604. November 27, 1929. From vicinity of Foussais. marshlands west of Niort and south 82622. November 25, 1929. From the of Fontenay, at the village of Vix. village of Turrenne. 82605. November 26, 1929. From Ber- November 23, 1929. From nard Pamfroux, S . Maixent. Boussoe. 82606. November 25, 1929. From 82624. November 23, 1929. Commer- northwest of the village of Turenne. cial mixture from Figeae. 82607. November 26, 1929. From the 82625. November 23, 1929. From As- Tillage of St. Jean d'Angely. sier. 82808. November 27, 1929. From Pa- 82626. November 23, 1929. From Cam- thenay. Local production. boulet. 82609. November 27, 1929. From 82627. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSB L. Faba- Thouars. Local production. ceae. Red clover. 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 Division 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-1 nown 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 inven- tories are appearing in this country for the first time, and there are no seed samples or herbarium specimens with ripe seeds with which the new arrivals may be compared. The only identification possible is to see that the sample received resembles seeds of other species of the same genus or of related genera. The responsibility for the identifications therefore must necessarily often rest with the person sending the material. If there is any question regarding the correctness of the identification of any plant received from this division, herbarium specimens of leaves and flowers should be sent in so that definite identification can be made. 8 PLANT MATEBIAL INTRODUCED 82628 and 82629. 82637 to 82640—Continued. From Bogota, Colombia. Seeds presented 82640. SORGHUM LANCEOLATUM Stapf. by Hernando Villa. Received January Poaceae. Grass. 2, 1930. Abanro grass. Stems 7 to 9 feet tall. 82628. PASSIFLORA MIXTA L. f. Passi- Grows in open soil on river banks. floraceae. Seeds eaten by natives; plants palatable for cattle. This is the common curuba sold in the markets of Bogota, Colombia. 82641. GREVILLEA LEUCOPTERIS Meisn. 82629. PHYSALIS PBRUVIANA L. Proteaceae. Peruvian groundonerry. From Santa Monica, Calif. Seeds pre- A small shrub which produces a very sented by Hugh Evans. Received Janu- tasteful fruit which can be served in ary 4, 1930. sirup. A large evergreen shrub, 4 to 8 feet high, with handsome pinnate, pale-green 82630. TBITICUM AESTIVUM L. (T. vul- foliage, and many-flowered loose terminal gar e Vill.). Poaceae. racemes of pure-white flowers. These ra- cemes are much larger than those of Q. Common wheat. banksii. From Japan. Seeds collected by P. H. Dorsett and W. J. Morse, agricultural 82642 and 82643. explorers, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January 30, 1930. From Mount Silinda, Southern Rhodesia, Africa. Seeds presented by Dr. W. L. No. 3076. Nodamachi, January 8, 1930. Thompson. Received January 6, 1930. This wheat, said to have been imported from Canada, is roasted and used in the 82642. RANDIA sp. Rubiaceae. manufacture of soy sauce. One firm uses 20,000 bushels of wheat and 20,000 bu- Ma do do do. The edible fruit, which is shels of soybeans yearly for this purpose. considered delicious by the natives, seems to have remarkable keeping qualities. 82631. EUTERPE sp. Phoenicaceae. 82643. (Undetermined.) Palm. A woody plant which grows in the From Cali, Colombia. Seeds presented by Mount Silinda Forest. The very attrac- M. J. Rivero. Received January 4, 1930. tive white flowers are trumpet-shaped, the tube being 4 or 5 inches in length. The Euterpes are slender erect spineless In the forest it is inclined to produce palms of graceful habit, with feathery rather trailing branches, but on the pinnate foliage. ground it grows as a compact bush. 82632 to 82636. 82644 to 82663. From Hanoi, Indo-China. Seeds presented by Mr. Poilane, Institut des Recherches From the Union of Socialistic Soviet Re- Agronomique de l'lndochine. Received publics. Seeds collected by W. E. White- January 2, 1930. house, agricultural explorer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January 6, 82632 to 822634. CASTANOPSIS spp. Faga- 1930. ceae. 82644. ALLIUM CEPA L. Liliaceae. Onion. 82632. CASTANOPSIS sp. No. 22. August 22, 1929. Vicinity of 82633. CASTANOPSIS sp. Alma Ata, Turkestan. 82634. CASTANOPSIS sp. 82645. AMYGDALUS COM MUNIS L. (Prunus 82635 and 82636. PYRUS spp. Malaceae. amygdalus Stokes). Amygdalaceae. Fear.