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49737 to 49742— Continued. 



49742. Salvia lindenii Benth. Menthaceje. Sage. 



"(No. 288. Februarj' 16, 1920.) A red-flowered shrub which grows 

 abundantly on the upper slopes (at altitudes of 8,000 to 9,000 feet) of 

 the Volcan de Agua, near Antigua. It is erect, slender, and 8 to 10 feet 

 in height. The flowers are double the size of those of Salvia splendcns 

 and of a rich rose-crimson. The species, which is evidently a perennial, 

 should be hardy enough to stand the winters of California and Florida." 



49743. Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Fabacese. Fenugreek. 



From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. 

 Received March 9, 1920. 

 " This plant yields an important condiment, and its root system is so well 

 provided with tubercles that it is worthy of serious attention as a green- 

 manure crop. The seeds are also of value for feeding purposes, and a large 

 quantity of fodder is produced, which, if cut before the seeds ripen, is of excel- 

 lent quality. The condition powders and condiment foods which are sold in 

 England extensively and fed to ailing horses and cattle are mixtures of fenu- 

 greek with other meals or grains. Fenugreek is sometimes planted with ber- 

 seem." {David Fairchild.) 



49744. Theobroma cacao L. Sterculiacese. Cacao. 



From Coban, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Dr. Oscar Majus. Received 

 March 23, 1920. 

 A wide-branching evergreen tree, native to Central America and South Amer- 

 ica. The brown or purple beanlike seeds furnish the chocolate and cocoa of 

 commerce. Apparently there are numerous distinct varieties, but little has 

 been done thus far in the selection of the best types for commercial plantings. 



49745 to 49796. 



From the city of Guatemala. Guatemala. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, 

 Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March 

 23, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe. 



49745. Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd. Mimosaceae. Cassie, 

 "(No. 327ff.. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Suhin. Seeds of 



a tree about 20 feet high, which in Guatemala produces an abundance 

 of small yellow flowers in January." 

 For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45012. 



49746. PiTHECOLOBiuM TORTUM Mart. Mimosacese. 



"(No. 322ff. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 953.) 

 Aripin. Seeds of the medium-sized tree which produces an abundance of 

 small yellow flowers in February." 



49747 and 49748. Ananas sativus Schult. f. Bromeliaco:e. Pineapple. 

 49747. "(No. 318. Guatemala. February 26, 1920.) I'lants of 

 Pifta de Palin, from San Lorenzo del Cubo, about 5,300 feet alti- 

 tude. This pineapple is not of excellent quality, but, like Red 

 Spanish, which it resembles in other respects as well, it is a good 

 shipper. 



" The plant is distinguished by its broad, coarsely serrate leaves. 

 The fruit is oblong to oval-oblong, commonly about 6 inches long, 

 with a large crown and broad recurving leaves. The surface is 



