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HORTICULTURE 



December 3, 1910 



Seed Trade 



A leading New York seedsman whose 

 views are the result of careful observa- 

 tion, expresses the opinion that with 

 the exception of a few items known 

 to be in short stock, a declining mar- 

 ket on garden seeds is imminent. He 

 Instances the low prices which "truck" 

 has brought during the past season as 

 likely to discourage the small gardener 

 from planting and believes that this 

 contingency will decrease the con- 

 sumption considerably in the aggre- 

 gate, especially in view of the high 

 prices generally prevailing at the pres- 

 ent time. 



The Holmes Fire. 



Later particulars received since our 

 last week's telegraphic despatch would 

 indicate that tie loss sustained by the 

 Holmes Seed Co. in the tire at Market 

 Square, Harrisburg, Pa., will be about 

 eighteen to twenty thousand dollars, 

 fully covered by insurance. This is 

 less than at first reported and gratify- 

 ing so far as it goes, but no insurance 

 money can replace two carloads of 

 peas and other scarce items. The ac- 

 tual cost is as noihing compared to 

 the consequential damages on the com- 

 ing season's trade. We extend our 

 heartiest sympathy to the company in 

 this misfortune and know that the 

 trade generally will strain a point and 

 part with all they can spare of scarce 

 articles at reasonable figures. 



BULLETIN OF FOREIGN PLANT 



INTRODUCTIONS. 



New Plant Immigrants. 



Anchusa myosotidiflora. 28023. A 

 beautiful perennial spring-flowering 

 plant, looking strikingly like a large 

 forget-me-not. (Meyer's introduction.) 



Bauhinia monandra. 27159. From 

 Deli, Portuguese Timor, East Indies. 

 Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett. 

 "Ornamental shrub. Pod 20-22 cm. 

 long. Probably new or very rare In 

 America. Adapted to California, Gulf 

 States, Porto Rico, etc." (Barrett.) 

 For distribution later. 



Cacara erosa. 27959. From Tam- 

 plco, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Ed- 

 ward Palmer. Seed of a vine called 

 Jlcama de aqua. "This is the finest 

 and most valued variety, because of 

 the agreeable water it affords. Trav- 

 elers carry a supply of the roots as a 

 substitute for water. Last winter It 

 was for sale at many street corners." 

 (Palmer.) For distribution later. 



Citrullus vulgaris. 27804. From 

 Erivan, Caucasus. Mixed local va- 

 rieties of watermelons, including red 

 and yellow ones. Reputed to be of 

 fine quality. These and other vege- 

 tables from this region to be tested 

 under irrigation in the hot-summered 

 and semi-arid sections of the United 

 States. 27986-987. Watermelons from 

 Elisavetpol, Caucasus. The Elisavet- 

 pol watermelons are noted for their 

 large size and good quality. No. 

 27987 produces fruits weighing as 

 much as 30 lbs., and the seeds are 

 scarcely noticeable. (Meyer's intro- 

 ductions.) 



Cucumis Melo. 27805. From Erivan, 

 Caucasus. A celebrated local variety 

 called "Dootma," said to be very fine. 

 These melons are buried underneath 

 the soil while growing, otherwise 

 they do not acquire the right flavor 

 and aroma. 27988. The same va- 

 riety as above, from Geok-Tapa. 

 27989-991. Three choice local varie- 



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ties of muskmelons from Elisavetpol 

 and Geok-Tapa, Caucasus. (Meyer's 

 introductions.) 



Foijoa Sellowiana. 27957. Guayu- 

 ba. From Salto, Uruguay. Procured 

 by Mr. John J. C. Williams. "A plant 

 belonging to the guava family. Dr. 

 Andre, who has paid special attention 

 to this fruit, pronounces it something 

 exceptionally delicious. The fruits 

 are about the size of a large English 

 walnut, green in color and covered 

 with blunt protuberances. It is be- 

 lieved that this plant can be grown 

 successfully in all the frostless re- 

 gions of the Southwest. It is well 

 worthy of serious consideration by all 

 those interested especially in sub- 

 tropical fruit culture." (Fairchild.) 

 For distribution later. 



Haloxylon ammodendron. 27802. 

 From Tiflis, Caucasus. The Saxaul, a 

 tree or tall shrub, resisting alkali and 

 aridity to a most remarkable degree. 

 In certain sections of Central Asia it 

 Is practically the only tree to be 

 found, and its wood is much used for 

 fuel. Remarkable as a wind break 

 and fuel supply in the desert regions 

 of the Southwestern United States. 

 Obtained from the Tiflis Botanical 

 Garden, the only garden in the world 

 where a plantation of this remark- 

 able plant exists. (Meyer's introduc- 

 tion.) 



Mains sp. 27968. From Geok-Tapa, 

 Caucasus. A bushy apple which rarely 

 grows over 5 feet In height. It pro- 

 duces red apples of fair quality, is very 

 drought resistant and stands high sum- 

 mer temperatures. May be used in 

 hybridization and in creating a strain 

 of bush apples. (Meyer's introduc- 

 tion.) 



Asparagus sp. 28047. From near 

 Dushet, Caucasus. An asparagus of 

 ornamental habit, seen only once on a 

 dry mountain side at an elevation of 

 about 3,000 feet above sea-level. To be 

 cultivated as a garden perennial in re- 

 gions with light annual rainfall. 

 (Meyer's introduction.) 



Chaetochloa italica. 28048. Prom 

 Manchuria. Procured by Mr. Edward 

 C. Parker. "Chinese name, Hsiao-me. 

 This species of millet is grown every- 

 where in Manchuria. It is one of the 

 staple and universally used human 

 foods. When properly bulled and 

 cooked it is an excellent breakfast 

 food." (Parker.) For immediate dis- 

 tribution. 



Diospyros discolor. 2S081. From 



Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Presented by 



Mr. F. Evans. "A small tree, native 

 of the Philippine Islands. The fruit ia 

 like a large quince, and in some places 

 it is called mangosteen; its proper 

 name is mabola. It is agreeable and 

 has a pink colored, fleshy rind." 

 (Watt: Diet. Econ. Prod. Ind.: Ill: 

 138.) For distribution later. 



Juglans regia. 28099-109. A collec- 

 tion of 11 varieties of walnuts from 

 Chile. Received from Mr. Jose D. 

 Husbands. For distribution later. 



Lavatera assurgentiflora. 28110. From 

 Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Limavida, 

 Chile. "This deciduous shrub, now to 

 some extent cultivated, is one of rare 

 beauty and grace. As an ornamental 

 shrub or tree, for it grows as high as 

 15 feet, it will be highly esteemed 

 when more generally known. The 

 flowers are purple, about 21/2 inches 

 broad, and in this climate continue 

 long in bloom." (Kellogg in Proc. 

 Calif. Acad.: 1: 14.) For distribution 

 later. 



Medicage sativa. 28037. From Riga, 

 Russia. Purchased from Messrs. Voll- 

 mer & Co. "This lucerne seed has 

 been grown in one of the coldest 

 Governments in Russia and has been 

 recognized to be the hardiest strain 

 ever offered. No other lucerne seed 

 will compare with it, as it comes from 

 the cold Samara Government near the 

 Ural." (VoUmer.) For immediate 

 distribution. 



Medicago spp. 28039-043-046. Six 

 species of perennial medicagos from 

 the Caucasus, growing at elevations 

 of from 3,000 to 5,000 feet. They all 

 have great value as fodder plants in 

 the cooler sections of the United 

 States. (Meyer's introductions.) 



Nothofagus sp. 29113. Red oak 

 from dry Central Chili. Received 

 from Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Lima- 

 vida, Chill. For distribution later. 



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