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23930 to 24113— Continued. 



23961. Ricinus communis L. Castor oil bean. 



From Peking, Chikli, China. "(No. 1017a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The castor oil 

 bean which is grown all over China, the oil being used for culinary purposes, 

 viz, all the doughnuts and small cakes which the Chinese eat for breakfast are 

 fried in it, and it seems to lose its peculiar medicinal properties after having 

 been heated. Chinese name Ta ma tze." (Meyer.) 



23962. Coix lacryma-jobi L. Job's tears. 



From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1018a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The well-known 

 Job's tears, seeds of which are used for ornaments.' Chinese name Tsao choo 

 tze. n (Meyer.) 



23963 and 23964. Brassica pekixexsis (Lour.) Skeels. (Sixapis pekix- 

 ensis Lour.) (Brassica petsai Bailey.) Chinese cabbage. 



From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 



23963. "(Xo. 1019a.) Chinese name Boo to pax tied." 



23964. "(Xo. 1020a.) Chinese name Shoo pai tsai" 



"Sow the cabbages at the end of July or early in August, transplant in early 

 September in well-worked and heavily manured soil. Do not let them suffer 

 from lack of water. Harvest after the first heavy frost and store away in a cool, 

 frostproof cellar. Will do especially well in the irrigated sections of the L'nited 

 States." (Meyer.) 



23965. Brassica juncea (L.) Cass. Chinese mustard. 



From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1021a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Grown as an early 

 vegetable for greens, being sown very early in spring in a well-worked, light, 

 warm soil. Pulled up and sold in bunches; also picked for private use. Chi- 

 nese name Yitiai." (Meyer.) 



23966. Brassica rapa L. Turnip. 



From Peking, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 1022a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Probably a long, 

 white spring turnip. As such, grow it in light, well- worked soil. Sow in rows 

 as early as possible in a protected place. The turnips stewed with milk form a 

 good dish in the early summer. Chinese name Pien lang." (Meyer.) 



23967. Pvaphaxus sativus L. Radish. 

 From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1023a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A red variety. 



Sow in hills, distance H feet apart, in early August, on well-drained soil. Har- 

 vest before heavy frost. Store in cellar for winter use. Eaten stewed like 

 turnips. Chinese name Tung lung hong lou ba." (Meyer.) 

 23968 and 23969. Raphaxus sativus L. Radish. 



From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 



23968. "(No. 1024a.) Chinese name Tsui lou poo (green radish- 

 turnip)." 



23969. "(No. 1025a.) Chinese name Hong swee lou poo (red radish- 

 turnip)." 



"These peculiar roots are largely eaten by the Chinese as appetizers and 

 really are very pleasing to the taste and promote digestion. Sow in early 

 August in well-drained soil, in hills 1J feet apart in each direction. Harvest 

 before a heavy frost and store in cool cellars for winter use. Always eaten raw 

 and sliced lengthwise." (Meyer.) 

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