16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



54748 to 54760— Continued. 



54748. Abutilon theopheasti Medic. Malvaceae. 

 (A. avicennae Gaertn.) 



*' Manchiirian jute." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39361. 



54749 and 54750. Echinochloa crusgalli edulis Hitclic. Poaceae. 



Baniyard xnillet. 



54749. A large-seeded varietj'. 



54750. A small-seeded variety. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54440. 

 54751. Medic AGO falcata L. Fabacese. 

 " Found growing wild." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42018. 

 54752 to 54755. Panicum mieiaceum L. Poacere. Froso. 



54756. Straw-colored variety. 



54753. White variety. 



54754. Light-brown variety. 



54755. Dark-brown variety. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48724. 



54756. Prunus saeicina Lindl. Aniygdalacete. Japanese plum. 



" Cultivated by Chinese." 



This is a strong-growing small tree, native to China but cultivated in 

 Japan, with showy wliite flowers and rather pointed fruits which are 

 usually yellow or light red. Because of its great hardiness, vigor, and 

 fruiting qualities, it is introduced for experimental work by specialists 

 of the Department of Agriculture. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 41257. 



54757. Prune's tomentosa Tliunb. Amygdalaceje. Bush cherry. 



" Cultivated by Chinese." 



"A very vigorous bush cherry which flowers much earlier than other 

 cherries and bears wlien very young. Selected seedlings 3 to 4 years old 

 have borne 15 to 20 quarts of fruits which make very fine jelly. In 

 regard to the hardiness of this species, it may be stated that trees have 

 successfully withstood seven winters in North Dakota. The tree is 

 somewhat susceptible to brown-rot on the twigs." {George M. Darrow.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4G534. 



54758 and 54759. Vixis amurensis Rupr. Vitaceie. Amur grape. 



Apparently two wild forms of the Amur grape. 



54758. No. 1. 54759. No. 2. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36753. 



54760. ViGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fal)acea>. Cowpea. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48793. 



54761. ZizANiA I.ATTFOLTA (Grisob.) Stapf. Poacece. "Wild rice. 



From Kew, Surrey, England. Roots presented by Sir David Prain, 

 director. Royal Botanic Garden. Received February 23, 1922. 



Introduced for special experimental work in connection with Zizania aquatica. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44069. 



