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29213 to 29270— Continued. 



29262. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. 

 From Khojend, Russian Turkestan. "(No. 1462a, September 28, 1910.) A 



large variety of cowpea used locally as a food for man and beast. Deserves 

 to be tested under irrigation in the hot and dry sections of the United States." 

 {Meyer.) 



29263. Tripolium fragiferum L. Clover. 

 From near Kok-su, Russian Turkestan. "(No. 1463a, October 14, 1910.) A 



creeping perennial clover found along a watercourse on clayey alkaline soil at 

 an altitude of 9,000 feet. Possibly of value as a forage and lawn plant in the 

 cooler and intermountain sections of the United States." {Meyer.) 



29264. Iris sp. Iris. 

 From near Kan-Shugan, Chinese Turkestan. "(No. 1464a, October 18, 



1910.) An iris growing in enormous quantities on alkaline plains at elevations 

 of 6,000 feet above sea level. The plants are a conspicuous feature of the 

 landscape. Said to produce masses of light-blue flowers in early summer. 

 Possibly of value as a ground cover in alkaline sections of the United States." 

 {Meyer.) 



29265. Glaucium sp. 



From near Ulukshat, Chinese Turkestan. "(No. 1465a, October 15, 1910.) 

 Found on dry stony mountain slopes at elevations of over 9,000 feet above sea 

 level. Of possible use as an ornamental garden plant in the colder sections of 

 the United States." {Meyer.) 



29266. Statice sp. 



From near Kostakos, Russian Turkestan. "(No. 1466a, September 24, 1910.) 

 A remarkable perennial having very finely divided foliage and producing 

 masses of flowers of a beautiful metallic-blue color. Found in alkaline places 

 in the desert. Of decided value as a cut flower and as an ornamental garden 

 plant in alkaline sections of the United States." {Meyer.) 



29267. Vigna besquipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight. 



From Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan. "(No. 1467a, October 23, 1910.) A very 

 long bean used by the local population as a green vegetable. Can also be dried 

 and kept for winter uses. Able to withstand considerable alkali in the soil. 

 Of value as a garden vegetable under irrigation in alkaline sections in the hot 

 and dry parts of the United States." {Meyer.) 



29268. Cuctjmis sattvus L. Cucumber. 

 From Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan. "(No. 1468a, October 29, 1910.) A Chi- 

 nese variety of cucumber, called Huang kua, of medium size; green color; good 

 for pickling purposes. Able to withstand considerable alkali and may be 

 tested like the preceding number." {Meyer.) 



29269. Brassica pekinensis (Lour.) Skeels. Cabbage. 

 From Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan. "(No, 1469a, October 23, 1910.) A Chi- 

 nese variety of autumn cabbage called Ghai pai tsai. Looking somewhat like 

 Swiss chard. Leaves of dark green, having a very broad, white midrib. The 

 plants do not make any head. They are able to withstand considerable alkali 

 and deserve to be tested like preceding numbers." {Meyer.) 



29270. Brassica pekinensis (Lour.) Skeela. Cabbage. 

 From Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan . ' ' (No. 1470a, October 23, 1910.) A large 



variety of Chinese winter cabbage called Tung pai tsai. Of fine quality but 

 requires a long season. Able to grow in quite alkaline soil and deserves to be 

 tested like preceding numbers." {Meyer.) 

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