Smithsonian Report, 1954. — Blaydcs 



PLATE 1 



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1, Garden pea {Pisuvi sativum) seeds. 2, A collection of lima bean {Phaseolus lunatus) 

 seeds from Guatemala, varying in size, shape, color, and seed-coat patterns. Most 

 of the dark-colored areas are shades of red. 3, 4, Common bean {Phaseolus vulgaris) 

 seeds from Guatemala and Mexico. These and the lima beans of fij^'ure 2 are from a 

 collection made by Webster McBridc. 5, Seeds of St. John's bread (Ceralonia siliqua). 



