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27980 to 27995 Continued. 



27982. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. 



From near Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1317a, April 7, 1910.) 

 An alfalfa found wild on the brinks of ravines, in open plains, and along roads. 

 Grows on rather heavy clayey soil. Roots sent under No. 756." {Meyer.) 



27983. Vicia faba L. Broad bean. 

 From Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1318a, April 7, 1910.) A 



email variety of broad bean, grown as a garden vegetable by the Persian popu- 

 lation." {Meyer.) 



27984. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean. 

 From Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1319a, April 7, 1910.) A 



local variety of running garden bean, called 'Kolo-lobia.' Considered locally 

 one of the finest beans grown for culinary purposes. Can be eaten green as well 

 as dried. To be tested under irrigation in the hot-summered, arid, and semi- 

 arid sections of the United States." {Meyer.) 



27985. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean. 

 From Geok-Tepe, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1320a, April 12, 1910.) An 



improved variety of the preceding number, called ' Kolo-lobia. ' Came originally 

 from the Nuga district, Caucasus. Considered even by the Russians a very 

 fine bean for the table. Obtained from Mr. J. K. Dieterichs. To be tested 

 in regions like No. 1319a (S. P. I. No. 27984)." {Meyer.) 



27986. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. 

 From Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1321a, April 7, 1910.) A 



red-fleshed variety, said to grow large and to be of very fine quality. To be 

 tested in regions like No. 1319a (S. P. I. No. 27984)." {Meyer.) 



27987. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. 

 From Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1322a, April 7, 1910.) Mixed 



varieties of watermelons. The small seeds are said to produce fruits weighing 

 up to 30 pounds, and when being eaten the seeds in these are scarcely notice- 

 able. The Yelisavetpol watermelons are noted for their large size and good 

 quality. To be tested in regions like No. 1319a (S. P. I. No. 27984)." {Meyer.) 



27988. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon. 



From Geok-Tepe, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1323a, April 12, 1910.) A 

 variety of muskmelon, called l DootmaS Comes from the Erivan district, seeds 

 sent from this locality under No. 1306a (S. P. I. No. 27805). Obtained from 

 Mr. Dieterichs. To be tested like No. 1319a (S. P. I. No. 27984). These 

 melons are buried underneath the soil while growing, as otherwise they do not 

 acquire the right flavor and aroma." {Meyer.) 



27989. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon. 

 From Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1324a, April 7, 1910.) A local 



variety of muskmelon, said to be large and of fine quality. To be tested like 

 No. 1319a (S. P. I. No. 27984)." {Meyer.) 



27990. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon. 

 From Yelisavetpol, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1325a, April 7, 1910.) A 



choice local variety of muskmelon. Said to be of very fine texture and flavor. 

 To be tested like No. 1319a (S. P. I. No. 27984)." {Meyer.) 



27991. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon. 

 From Geok-Tepe, Caucasus, Russia. "(No. 1326a, April 12, 1910.) A 



strictly local variety of muskmelon, called 'Germek.' Of extra fine quality, 

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