82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



27333 and 27334. Oryza sativa I, Rice. 



Prom Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary, Khedivial 



Agricultural Society. Received March 31, 11)10. 



Seeds of the following: 



27333. Sultani, known as Ein el Bint. 



27334. Sabeini. 



27335 to 27343. 



Prom Russia. Received through Mr. Frank \. Meyer, agricultural explorer, 

 March 31, L910. 



Seeds of the following: 



27335. Gleditsia caspica Desf. 



From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia, "(No. 1264a, March 7, 1910.) A honey 

 locust growing into a rather spreading, densely branched, low tree, bearing a 

 multitude of heavy, fleshy pods. Of value as a shade and park tree in the 

 eemiarid regions of the United States. Obtained from the Tiflis Botanical 

 Garden." (Meyer.) 



27336. Amygdalus fenzliana (Fritsch) Korsh. 



From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 12653, March 7, 1910.) For detailed 

 description see No. 472 (S. P. I. No. 27302). Obtained from the Tiflis Botanical 

 Garden." (Meyer.) 



27337. Prunus microcarpa Meyer. 



From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1266a, March 7, 1910.) For detailed 

 description see No. 473 (S. P. I. No. 27303). Obtained from the Tiflis Botanical 

 Garden." (Meyer.) 



27338. Colchicum speciosum Stev. 



From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1267a, March 7, 1910.) For detailed 

 description see No. 474 (S. P. I. No. 27304). Obtained from the Tiflis Botanical 

 Garden. ' ' ( Meyer.) 



27339. Crataegus sp. 



From Sukhum-Kale, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1268a, February 14, 1910.) 

 An evergreen ornamental hawthorn, probably a form of C. pyracantha. Of 

 strong-growing habits, but somewhat irregular growth. Of value as an orna- 

 mental evergreen in the mild- wintered sections of the United States. Obtained 

 from the Botanical Garden at Sukhum." (Meyer.) 



27340. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. 

 From near Kopetnari, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1269a, March 1, 1910.) A 



native Mingrelian variety of watermelon, having red flesh and said to be very 

 sweet. To be tested in California or the southern Rocky Mountain region, 

 where the climate approaches that of this section of the Caucasus." (Meyer.) 



27341. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon. 



From near Kopetnari, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1270a, March 1, 1910.) A 

 native Mingrelian variety of muskmelon of small size, but said to be very 

 sweet. To be tried in similar regions as the preceding numbers." (Meyer.) 



27342. Ixodes sp. 



From Sukhum-Kale, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1271a, February 11, 1910.) 

 A low-growing palm, suitable for planting along driveways, paths in orchards, 

 or in places where tall palms are not wanted. This palm does not form a real 

 trunk, but has its leaves come from a rosette. Obtained from Mr. Smitskoi's 

 place near Sukhum, where the climate is mild enough to grow oranges and other 

 citrus fruits." (Meyer.) 



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