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27478 and 27479. 



From Japan. Presented by the Japan Nursery Company (Ltd.), Settsu, Japan, at 

 the request of Mr. Albert J. Perkins. Received March 29, 1910. 



Seeds of the following: 



27478. Citrus sp. Yuzu. 

 See Xo. 26568 for description. 



27479. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. 

 Mixed seed. 



27480. Physalis ixocarpa Brot. Husk- tomato. 



From Chico, Cal. Grown at the Plant Introduction Garden from seed which was 

 presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Received 

 March 17, 1910. 



"Fruit the size of an English walnut, without shuck. It is very extensively eaten 

 in all parts of the Republic (meaning Mexico). Sow same as any tomato. 

 Plants grow erect, 3 to 4 feet high." (Stearns.) 



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