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A shrubby plant, 1 to 2 feet in height, found from the eastern Mediterranean 

 countries to the Caucasus and nortliern Africa. The brandies and petioles 

 are pubescent, and the compound leaves are composed of 4 to 5 pairs of leaflets, 

 with 8 to 12 pairs of pinnre in each leaflet. The thick pods are ovi)i(l-(il)long. 

 (Adapted from Baissier, Flora Oricntalis, vol. 2, p. 633.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32728. 



49482. CucuRBiTA pepo L. Cucurbitaceee. Squash. 



Fi-oni Colon. Canal Zone. Panama. Presented Ity A. .Madlvane, AnuM-ican 

 consulate. Received IMarch 10, 1920. 

 " Taboquilla squash seeds." (Maellvane.) 



49483. Prunus besseyi Bailey. Amjgdalacese. Sand cherry. 



From Brookings. S. Dak. Seedlings presented by N. E. Hansen,, professor 

 of horticulture, South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic 

 Arts. Received March 12, 1920. 

 " Sand-cherry seedlings of western South Dakota stock. They have l»een 

 mider cultivation at this station for several plant generations." {IIanfien.) 



49484 to 49488. 



From Richmond, Victoria. Seeds presented by F. H. Baker. Received 

 March 13, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Baker. 



49484. Acacia cultriformis A. Cunn. Mimosacea?. 

 " Panton Hill ; rare." 



A shrubby acacia from Australia with sharp-pointed, simple, whitish 

 leaves and small headlike racemes of yellow flowers. Although it does 

 not exceed 10 feet in height it makes a very elegant ornamental. 

 (Adapted from Reviie Horticole, vol. 68, p. 503.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48039. 



49485. Acacia pycnantha Benth. Mimosacese. 

 " Panton Hill district." 



An Australian shrub with long, narrow, curved leaves and numerous 

 large flower heads, which are borne in terminal panicles. In its native 

 country the bark of this shrub is valued for its large percentage of 

 tannin. (Adapted from Revue Horticole, vol. 68, p. 504-) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48059. 



49486. xVcACiA KETixoDES Schlecht. Mimosaceje. 

 " A very good wattle." 



An acacia, native to Australia, with elongated leaves up to 6 inches 

 in length and elegant terminal panicles of odorous flower heads. It is 

 said to flower in France almost throughout the year. (Adapted from 

 Revue Eoriicole, vol. 68, p. 505.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38758. 



49487. Kennedya rubicunda (Schneev.) Vent. Fabacese. 

 {Glycine ruMcunda Schneev.) 



A shrubby, twining plant, native to New South Wales. It runs up to 

 a height of 5 or 6 feet or more, producing an abundance of large showy 

 dark-red flowers of a somewhat dingy appearance. The plant is easily 

 propagated by seeds, which should be soaked in warm water for a few 

 hours before planting. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 

 268.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39873. 



