32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



" The capulin is used in the same manner as the northern cherry — for eating: 

 out of hand, for preserving, for jams. etc. In those countries where good vari-^ 

 eties grow it is poptilar among all classes of people. 



"There is considerable difference in flavor of the fruits from different trees 

 of a given region where this species grows, some of the fruits being disagree- 

 ably bitter, while others are sweet, pleasant, and altogether delicious. It is 

 these latter which must lie sought out and propagated if the possibilities of the 

 capulin are to be fully realized and if it is to become eventually, as we con- 

 fidently believe it will, a popular fruit throughout the subtropical regions of 

 the entire world." (Wilson Popenoe.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41328. 



55764. "A bitter cherry from cool regions of Chimaltenango." {Garcia 

 Solas.) 



55765. "A sweet cherry from cool regions of San Martin Jilotepeque.'" 

 ( Garcia Salas.) 



55766 to 55768. Cucvmts spp. Cucurbitaceae. 



From Burringbar. Xew South "Wales. Seeds presented by B. Harrison.. 

 Received September 14. 1922. Quoted liotes by Mr. Harrison. 



• 55766. CrcuMis melo L. Muskmelon.. 



1 *' Seeds of the Australian casaba which I believe originally came from 



j India. It is a most prolific plant, bearing cream-colored fruit about the 



size of a cucumber. It is sometimes called the ' apple melon ' and is 

 i quite popular here, lieing very palatable when eaten with .sugar or made 



up into pies. It is hardy, prolific, early, and should thrive well through- 

 out the United States." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40029. 



] 55767 and 55768. CrctrMis SATrsrs L. Cucumber.. 



55767. " Ma III moth. This lUcuuibtT grows to a very large size, al- 

 most as large as a medium-sized vegetable marrow, and keeps well. 

 The flesh is very firm, crisp, and sweet." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48156. 



55768. •' Horri.son's Giant. Grows to a length of .3 feet and is well 

 flavored. This variety has been evolved tiirough careful selection 

 and cultivation." 



55769. Caragaxa PTGMAEA (L.) DC. Fabacese. Dwarf pea tree. . 



From Indian Head. Saskatchewan. Canada. Seeds presented by Norman 

 M. Ross. Forestry Branch, Nursery Station. Indian Head. Received Sep- 

 tember 15, 1922. 



A handsome shrub with small leaves and yellow flowers, which grows spon- 

 taneously in hilly places in the southern provinces of Russia, and in great 

 abundance in the region south of Lake Baikal. In cultivation it rarely exceeds 

 4 feet, but in its wild state it is often 6 feet high with a stem 2 inches thick. 

 The bright-yellow shoots when old are long and flexible and are made into 

 flj-flaps. The shoots are much tougher than those of any of our cultivated 

 osiers and are better suite<l for tying. The hard dull-brown wood is streaked 

 with red and is well adapted for veneering. (Adapted from Edward's Botanical 

 Register, vol. 12, p. 1021.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52698. 



55770. LiLiuM sp. Liliaceae. Lily. 



From Mill, Szechwan. China. Bulbs collected by .T. F. Rock, Agricultural 

 Explorer of the Fnited States Department of Agriculture. Received 

 September 15. 1922. 



"(No. 5051. Mill. July 10, 1922.) A lily related to Lilium diushwrtrei, with 

 large racemes of white flowers; the petals are reflexed and sprinkled with 

 purple. The bulbs were collected in southwestern Szechwan, in the mountains 

 of the Lama Kingdom." {Rock.) 



