450 



feature along the Moju River whence 1 "brought the seeds. I 



tile seeds v.'ere once, that is, before the days 



of rubber, quite largely exported for making buttons. This 

 is one of the so-called, ivory nuts." (Fischer.) For distribu- 

 tion later. 



MECONOPSIS 3PF. (Papaveraoeae.) 31269-271. Seeds of 

 throe species frorc Liverpool, Kn gland . Presented by the firm 

 Bees Limited. 31263. Meconoc integrifolia. This mag- 

 nificent biennial from the high Alps of v/estern China at 

 of 11000 to If-OOC feet has proven thoroughly hardy 

 and Ireland and flourishes and f 1 c\vers without anj r 

 special treatment. I: is described as very striking, hav: 



:.erous yellow flowers (as many as eighteen on a three foot 



plant )usually five to six, but sotr..e times as much as ten 



inches in diameter. 31270. Meconopsis delavayi. 31271. 



>psis rudis. These last t-?o are less known species from 



'vocations , with almost equally striking flow- 



, cur. probably less easy of culture. All three introduced 



in the hope of adding hardy biennials of easy culture to our 



garden flora. For distribution later. 



MEDICAG-0 PALCATA. (Pabaceae.) 31303-304. Seeds of 



alfalfa from Chong Djisrhilan and Hi Valleys, Chinese 



Turkestan. Wild yellow-flowering forms considered by the 



~ives superior to the cultivated varieties. (Meyer's 



introductions.) For distribution later. 



MEDICAGO PLATYCARPOS. (Fabaceae.) 31305. Seeds of 

 alfalfa from near Kurre, Thian Shan Mountains, Chinese 

 Turkestan. "A wild alfalfa of erect growth, bearing yellow 

 f lowers and short, flat pods. Found on clayey and peaty 

 hillslopes at altitudes between 6000 and 7000 feet. Stands 

 great cold .in winter and drought in summer, and is eagerly 

 ef-.ten by horse?-, cattle and sheep. Of probable value as a 

 forage plant in sections of the United States where the 

 ordinary alfalfa is winter-killed." (Meyer's introduction.) 

 For distribution later. 



PERSEA AMERICANA. (Lauraceae.) 31361. Seeds of avocado 

 from Chile. Received through Mr. Jose" D. Husbands, Liaavida, 

 Chile. "There are two and perhaps three classes in this lot, 



~ green and black purple skins like some eggplants. 

 They are very highly esteemed and very dear, costing $6.00 

 per dozer. Chile money or $3.00 gold, and finding a ready sale 

 at these high prices. May be shipped when nearly ripe and 

 ripen upon the journey or afterwards." (Husbands.) For 

 distribution later. 



