36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



27765 to 27767. 



From Mazatlan, Mexico. Presented by Dr. J. N. Rose, associate curator, Division 

 of Plants, Smithsonian Institution, United States National Museum, Washing- 

 ton, D. C. Received April 23, 1910. 



Seeds of the following; notes by Dr. Rose: 



27765. Bromelia sp. 

 (Rose No. 13982.) 



27766. Bromelia sp. 



(Rose No. 13983.) 



"These seem to represent different species. The fruit is sold in the market 

 at Mazatlan." 



27767. Acrocomia mexicana Karw. 



"(Rose No. 13969.) A tall tree growing in low ground, fruit common in the 

 markets in April and May. The fruits after being peeled are cooked in sugar 

 and eaten by the poorer classes." (Rose.) 



Distribution. — In damp woods along both coasts of tropical Mexico. 



27768. Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Lam.) Spach. 



From Elk Grove, Cal. Presented by Messrs. Tribble Bros., through Mr. Peter 

 Bisset. Received April 28, 1910. 



"An ornamental deciduous tree, attaining a height of 60 feet, of rapid growth, with 

 spreading branches, graceful, dark-green foliage, decorated in summer and fall with 

 the long, drooping racemes of light-green fruits. Is hardy as far north as Massachu- 

 setts. It thrives best in rich and moist soil, but also grows in drier localities. Propa- 

 gated by Beed and by layers and suckers." (Extract from Bailey's Cyclopedia of 

 American Horticulture.) 



Distribution. — In woods in the regions bordering on the southern shores of the Black 

 and Caspian seas and in the northern part of Persia. 



27769 to 27775. 



From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. Obtained from the Botanic garden by Mr. Frank 

 N. Meyer, agricultural explorer. Received- April 26, 1910. 



Cuttings of the following: 



27769. Malus sylvestris Miller. Apple. 



From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 488, Mar. 22, 1910.) A native Cau- 

 casian variety of apple, called 'Pschacha Chis.' A winter apple excellently 

 fitted for keeping and transport. Suitable for regions where dry and hot sum- 

 mers prevail." (Meyer.) 



27770. Pyrus communis L. Pear. 



From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 492, Mar. 22, 1910.) A native Cau- 

 casian variety of pear, called 'Dilafruz.' Suitable for regions like No. 488 

 (S. P. I. No. 27769)." (Meyer.) 



27771. Prunus avium L. Cherry. 



From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 702, Mar. 22,-1910.) A native Cau- 

 casian variety of cherry, called 'Sari Gilaz.' Fruits large, heart shaped, slightly 

 compressed from the sides; color yellow; flesh light yellow, slightly translu- 

 cent; taste sour-sweet; stone large, slightly oval, easily separated from pulp. 

 Ripens at beginning of June. A very prolific bearer. Suitable for regions like 

 No. 488 (S. P. I. No. 27769)." (Meyer.) 

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