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36930. Carica papaya L. Papaya. 



From Brooksville, Fla. Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooks- 

 ville. Received December 30, 1913. 

 Seed of original plant given to Mr. Gomme by Mr. A. F. Spawn, late of Kissimmee, 

 Fla. Seed supposed to be of Porto Rican origin. "We have two trees fruiting in the 

 garden here, and they have withstood the cold these two seasons so far. The fruit 

 appeals to me more than the Texas and Mexican varieties, being a little larger and 

 sweeter; in fact, it is one of the best flavored papayas I have ever eaten. They 

 make excellent preserves when cooked with lemon and a small quantity of apple." 

 (Gomme.) 



36931 to 36933. 



From Elim, German Southwest Africa. Presented by the Finnish Mission. 

 Received December 26, 1913. 



36931. Pennisetum: glaucum (L.) R. Brown. Pearl millet. 

 (Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.) 



"Omahangu." 



36932. Holcus sorghum L. Sorghum. 

 (Sorghum vulgare Pers.) 



"Native name 'Iilja.' Red seeded." 



36933. Vigna sinensis (Tomer) Savi. Cowpea. 

 "Omakunde, native pea." 



36934. Cyphomandra betacea (Cav.) Sendt. Tree tomato. 



From La Guayra, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Voetter, American 

 consul. Received December 30, 1913. 

 " Tomate extranjero. Seeds of a fruit growing wild on the mountains near La Guayra. 

 The accounts of the nature of the plant are conflicting, some stating that it is a tree 

 about the size of a coffee tree; others that it is an annual and small. It is compara- 

 tively scarce. The fruit seems to be a species of tomato. It is about 3 inches long, 

 with a diameter about half that. It is ovoid in shape, with a very firm and smooth 

 skin, red in color, glossy, and of very attractive appearance. The flesh is firm and 

 nearly fills the fruit, the seeds being relatively few in number and comparatively 

 hard. The consistence, structure, and flavor of the flesh are very like a tomato. It 

 preserves well. This plant is said not to be a native of Venezuela, and the names 

 given, Tomate extranjero and Tomate f ranees, would indicate the same." (Voetter.) 



36935 and 36936. Holcus sorghum L. Sorghum. 



(Sorghum vulgare Pers.) 

 From Carignan, Ardennes, France. Purchased from Denaiffe & Fils. Received 

 December 30, 1913. 

 36935. Black. 36936. White. 



