18 SEEDS AI^B PLANTS IMPORTED. 



46648 to 46659— Continued. 



as in the sheep soiTel. The varieties are nuiiierous, though much fewer 

 than in the case of the potato. The tubers are very tender, crisp, and 

 juicy. In form some are nearly cylindrical, while others are slender at 

 the base and strongly thickened at the end. The colors vary from white 

 or light pink through darker pinks or yellows to deep purplish red. In 

 addition to the pleasing coloration, the surface of the tubers is smooth 

 and clear, so that the general appearance is very attractive. If the taste 

 should prove acceptable, ocas might become very popular for salads and 

 pickles. The nature and habits of the plant indicate that it may be 

 adapted to acid soil, which would be a distinct advantage in some parts 

 of the United States." (0. F. Cook.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41168. 



46660. LiLiuM coLUMBiANUM Hanson. Liliaceae. Lily- 



From Bellingham, Wash. Collected by Dr. David Griffiths, Bureau of Plant 

 Industry. Received October 18, 1918. 

 "A valuable native lily of the northern Pacific coast region, growing under 

 very variable conditions from northern California to far into Canada. Locally 

 It is called tiger lily, but it is very different and can be readily distinguished 

 from that species by an entire lack of stem bulblets. The species produces 

 abundant seed, which germinates readily. This seed was collected near Belling- 

 ham, Wash., in September, 1918." {Griffiths.) 



46661. Casimiroa EDULis La Llave. Kutacese. White sapote. 



From Altadena, Calif. Purchased from Mr. F. O. Popenoe, West India 

 Gardens. Received October 19, 1918. 



A large tree with palmately compound leaves of three to seven leaflets and 

 small greenish yellow flowers. The fruit, about the size of an orange, is greenish 

 yello\A- A^ith a thick epicarp and usually has five seeds about an inch long. The 

 fruit has a delicious flavor, somewhat suggesting that of a peach. It is used in 

 Mexico as an aid in inducing sleep. (Adapted from Bailey, Standard Cyclo- 

 pedia of Horticulture, vol. 2, p. 680.) 



46662 to 46693. 



From China, Japan, and Africa. Presented by Rev. G. D. Schlosser, 

 Honan, China. Received October 1, 1918. Quoted notes by Mr. Schlosser. 



46662 and 46663. Actinidia chinensis Planch. Dilleniacere. Yang-tao. 



46662. " From Chikung, China." 



46663. "From South Honan, China." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I., No. 45588. 



46664. Allium cepa L. Liliaceas. 

 " Onion." 



46665. Allium sp. Liliacese. Onion. 

 " Chin ts'ai." 



46666 to 46668. Brassica pekine'nsis (Lour.) Gagn. Brassicacese. 



Pal ts'ai. 



46666. " Chinese small or leaf cabbage from Honan, China." 



46667. " Large long-headed Chinese cabbage seed from Honan, 

 China : collected in the spring of 1918." 



46668. " Chinese cabbage seed from Honan, China." 



I 



