52 SEEDS AND I'LAMS [MPOBTED, 



27961 to 27C68 -Continued. 



27962. Pi \K\\ granatum L. Pomegranate. 



From near Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 754, Apr. 7. 1910.) The 

 wild pomegranate which grows everywhere in the eastern part <>f the Cau- 



sue and stands drought, heat, sterility of soil, etc., to a remarkable degree. 

 The fruits are small and sour, but their juice can be used as a digestive season- 

 ing with mcai- and game. Recommended as a hedge plant in mild-wintered, 

 Bemiarid regions." I Meyer.) 



27963. Yms vixifera L. Grape. 



From Yelisavetpol, < laucasus, Russia. "(No. 761, Apr. 5, 1910.) A tall grape 

 of local origin, called ' Tavrish* (synonyms Handja Gandja and Blanc de Gangin). 

 Bunch medium large; berries round, medium size, of a pale-yellow color, very 

 Bweel : skin slightly hard. A very good shipper and keeper, being seen on the 

 market until early summer." (Meyer.) 



27964. Vitis vinifera L. Grape. 

 From Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "No. 762, Apr. 5, 1910.) A native 



Caucasian grape called 'Achshira' (Tartar), passing, however, with the German 

 -•1 tiers in the Caucasus under the name of 'Ronde Weisse.' Bunches medium 

 large; berries medium size, round, white in color. Phenomenally productive. 

 Gives a light white wine of good quality. Very much planted in this vicinity, 

 seeming to prefer a rather heavy soil." Meyer.) 



27965. Puxica granatum L. Pomegranate. 

 From Geok-Tepe, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 765, Apr. 12, 1910.) A pome- 

 granate of apparently local distribution, called ' Valas.' Fruits very large, of 

 rosy-red color, very juicy and of sour-sweet taste. Considered a very fine 

 variety. Obtained from Mr. A. Shelkovnikoff." (Meyer.) 



27966. Punica granatum L. Pomegranate. 

 From Geok-Tepe, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 766, Apr. 12, 1910.) A pome- 

 granate called 'Kyrmisi Kabugh.' Fruits large, bright red, of sour-sweet taste. 

 Obtained from Mr. A. Shelkovnikoff. Perhaps the same as No. 707 (S. P. I. 

 No. 27773)." (Meyer.) 



27967. Punica granatum L. Pomegranate. 

 From Geok-Tepe, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 767, Apr. 12, 1910.) A pome- 

 granate called 'Shirin nar. } For description see No. 706 (S. P. I. No. 27772), 

 which is the same. Obtained from Mr. A. Shelkovnikoff." (Meyer.) 



27968. Malus pumila Miller. Paradise apple. 



From Geok-Tepe, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 768, Apr. 11, 1910.) A bushy 

 apple, apparently rarely growing over 5 feet in height. A native of the Cau- 

 casus, from whence it was probably introduced into western Europe, where it is 

 now so extensively used as a dwarfing stock for apples. This shrubby apple 

 produces red fruits of fair quality, is very drought resistant, and stands high 

 summer temperatures. May be used in hybridization work and in creating a 

 strain of bush apples." (Meyer.) 



Distribution. — Cultivated and naturalized in central and eastern Europe and 

 in western Asia. 



27969. Sicana odorifera (Veil.) Naud. Cassabanana. 



From Guatemala. Presented by Capt. A. F. Lucas. 

 Received May 21, 1910. 

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