44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



This species has fruited in the Miami Plant Introduction Garden and '.ts 

 large attractive fruits prove it to be one worthy of serious study by Florida 

 horticulturists. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21030. 



For illustrations of a white sapote and its fruits, see Plates I and II. 



55446. Meibomia rexsoni Painter. Fabacese. 



From San Salvador, Salvador. Seeds presented by Dr. Carlos Renson, 

 Director del Laboratorio Qnimico. Received May 23, 1922. 



"These seeds gave a perfect germination in from 4 to 10 days." ( Renson.) 



The harajillo is a rapidly growing shrub, native to the Republic of El Salva- 

 dor at altitudes ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 feet. Under favorable conditions 

 it sometimes becomes a small tree about 18 feet high. The trifoliolate leaves 

 are softly hairy and up to 3* Indies in length, and the small purplish flowers 

 are bfirne in terminal racemes late in October. The roots of the harajillo are 

 very large and penetrate deeply into the soil ; the tubercles formed by the 

 nitrogen-gathering bacteria are usually found only on the upper third of the 

 root. All kinds of cattle are exceedingly fond of this plant ; furthermore, it is 

 capable of enduring prolonged drought and of thriving in very poor soil. 

 (Adapted from Revista de ApricuUnra Tropical. El Salvador, vol. 1, p. 65.) 



For illu.strations of the harajillo, see Plates III and IV. 



55447. MiCROciTRus inodora (Baill.) Swingle. Riitacese. 



(Citrus inodorus Baill.) Russell River lime. 



From Brisbane, Queensland. Seeds presented by C T. White, Botanic 

 Museum and Herbarium, Botanic Gardens. Received May 25, 1922. 



In general appearance the Russell River lime resembles the orange, having 

 the same dark-green foliage. The very small white flowers are odorless, and 

 the oval or oblong ribbed fruits are about 2^ inches long, with pulp having 

 a sharp but agreeable flavor. This tree is nntivc to the Bellen'len Ker Mnun- 

 tain region of northern Queensland and is the only species of the genus which 

 yields fruits of sufficiently good quality to be of promise for culture even 

 without any improvement by cross-breeding or selection. (Adapted from 

 Sivinf/le. Journal of the Washinr/toti Academy of ^riencca. vol. 5. p. .577. and 

 from Bailey, Report of the Government Expedition to Bcllendcn Ker Range, 

 p. 31) 



55448 to 55450. Ceratonia siliqua L. Ciesalpiniacefe. Carob. 



From .Jerusalem, Palestine. Cuttings presented by I. Wilkanski, Jewish 

 Agricultural Experiment Station. Received May 25, 1922. Quoted notes 

 by Mr. Wilkan.ski. 



55448. " Ilahathi. This is poorer in quality than the other two varie- 

 ties, but gives a larger crop." 



55449. " Sandalatvi. This is the best variety as far as quality is con- 

 cerned." 



55450. " (^rhehahi. This is quite mediocre both in quality and yield." 



55451 to 55453. Gossypium spp. Malvaceae. Cotton. 



From liela Vista, Angola, Africa. Seeds presented by H. A. Neipp, 

 American Mission. Received May 19, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Neipp. 



55451. Gossypium sp. 



" Collected in dry season at 5,400 feet altitude.*' 



55452. Gossypium sp. 



" Collected during the wet season at 5,400 feet altitude." 



55453. Gossypium sp. 



" Collected in Lobito, sea level." 



