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upper third with pui-plish black ; the oblanceolate segments are reflexeil only 

 in the upper half. The purplish black filaments bear yellow anthers nearly an 

 inch long. The plant was first discovered in the high mountains of Nepal. 

 (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. lOJ/S.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46086. 

 49733. Gladiolus sp. Iridaccse. 



From Kabalo, Belgian Kongo. Bulbs collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agri- 

 cultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March 26, 

 1920. 



497S3 to 49736. 



From Foochow, Fukien, China. Seeds collected by J. B. Norton, Agricul- 

 tural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March 29, 

 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Norton. 



49733. Melothria heteeophylla (Lour.) Cogn. Cucurbitaceae. 



"(Herb. No. 1551. Kuliang Hills, near Foochow. July, 1919.) A wild 

 vine with beautiful red fruits about the size of plums. This should be 

 valuable as a cover for trellises." 



49734. RuBus paykouangensis Lev. Rosacese. Raspberry, 



"(Herb. No. 1264. Kuliang Hills, near Foochow. July, 1919.) A low 

 simple-leaved raspberry common in deep ravines. The fruit is edible 

 but not plentiful." 



49735. RuBUS swinhoii Hance. Rosacese. Raspberry. 

 "(Herb. No. 1262. Kuliang Hills, near Foochow. July 3, 1919.) A 



black-purple raspberry, rather dry and bitter, but a very vigorous type. 

 Suitable for cross ng with those lacking in flavor." 



49736. Styrax serrulatum Roxb. Styracacese. Styrax. 

 "(Herb. No. 1560. Kuliang Hills, near Foochow. July, 1919.) A 



small shrub bearing an abundance of fruit." 



49737 to 49742. 



From Antigua, Guatemala. Cuttings collected by Wilson Popenoe. Agricul- 

 tural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March 17, 

 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe. 



49737. Begonia sp. Begoniacea). Beg-onia. 

 "(No. 290. February 16, 1920.) A species which is found in moist 



places on the upper slopes of the Volcan de Agua at altitudes of approxi- 

 mately 7,000 to 9,000 feet. It often reaches 6 feet in height, and its flesh- 

 pink flowers are of large size." 



49738. Crataegus stipclosa (H. B. K.) Steud. Malacca. Manzanilla. 

 " (No. 289. February 16, 1920. Herb. No. 949.) Manzanilla. A wild 



tree growing on the Volcan de Agua at about 8,000 feet altitude. See 

 S. P. I. No. 45575 for description." 



49739 and 49740. Persea Americana Mill. Lauracese. Avocado. 



{P. gratissima Gaertn. f.) 



49739. "(No. 291. February 16, 1920.) Avocado No. 38 from the 

 Finca La Chacara in Guatemala. Guatemalan race. The parent 

 tree is about 35 feet high, of erect habit, branched 12 feet from the 

 ground, with an oval open crown. The bearing habits of the tree 



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