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50343. ZiziPHUs spiNA-CHRisTi (L.) Willd. RhamnaceaB. 



From Algiers, Algeria. Seed presented by Dr. L. Trab\it. Received May L'l, 



1920. 



A lirge tree, cultivated as an ornamental in the oises and gardens of the Sudan, 



with bright-green leaves somewhat fleshy and cordate and ovoid, fragrant, rod-b'own 



fruit. The red wood is used by the natives for coarse carpentry. (Adapted from 



Bulletin de la Societe de Horticulture de Tunis, vol. 17. p. 12.5.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44361. 



50344. Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. Vacciniacese. Red bilberry. 



From Stockholm. Sweden. Fruits presented by Dominic 1. Murphy. American 

 consul general. Received May 14, 1920. 



A smxll bush, seldom more than 7 or 8 inches in height, which grows wild in northern 

 Europe. The leaves are evergreen, and the blossoms are white or pink. The deei?- 

 red berries have a tart, sour taste and are a reasonable substitute for cranljerries. 

 The shrub grows best upon the heathery moors, in light forest growths, and ot the 

 lower hills of the mountainous districts. (Adapted from Commerce Reports. Novem- 

 ber 2S, 1910.) 



A form, Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. minor, of this plant grows in the extreme north- 

 eastern United States and in Canada; it is here known as the mountain or rock 

 cranberry. 



50345. Andropogon sp. Poacese. 



From Kisantu, Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father H. X'anderyst. 

 Received July 29, 1920. 



50346. Allium cepa L. Liliacese. Onion. 



From Valencia, Spain. Seeds presented by John R. Putnam, American consul. 

 Received May 22, 1920. 



For use in horticultural and pomological investigations. 



50347 and 50348. 



From Kulare, via Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Seeds presented by J. A. 

 Hamilton. Received May 4, 1920. 



50347. Eucalyptus tereticornis J. E. Smith. Myrtacese. 



This tree is usually not more than 100 feet high in Australia. It grows 

 best near the oast, but endures the dry heat of the interior valleys. The 

 trees of thi^ species furnish an excellent red timber which is very hard and 

 durable. (Adapted from McClatchie, Eucalypts Cultivated in the United States, 

 Bulletin 35, U. S. Bureau of Forestry, p. SI.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. 1. No. 38728. • 



50348. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabaceae. Mung bean. 

 According to Mr. Hamilton thase beans are there known as "green soy beans. '' 



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50349 to 50351. Avena sativa L. Poacea?. Oats. 



From Bremen, Germany. Presented by Prof. S. Tacke, director. Moor-\er8uchs- 

 Station. Received May 18 and 20, 1920. Quoted notes I>y Professor Tacke. 



50349. " Bright-yellow oats. " 50351. "Golden yellow oats. ' 



50350. " Black -speckled oats." 



