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it seems to be far superior to A. rcticiilata, and to ap- 

 proach the cherimoya in quality. If it succeeds at 

 low elevations in the tropics, as seems to be the case, 

 it may prove to be a very valuable species for culti- 

 vation in regions which are too hot for the cherimoya. 

 It should be given a careful trial in such regions as 

 South Florida, Cuba, and Porto Rico. I do not know 

 how productive the tree may be, since I have seen only 

 two specimens in fruit, and these were growing under 

 rather unfavorable conditions. The seeds forwarded 

 under this number were taken from fruits purchased 

 in the market of Chiquimula by Mr. B. B. Williams, of 

 the Friends' Mission." (Popenoe.) 



Avena sativa (Poaceae), 45565. Oats. From Paris, 

 France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Company. 

 "Hydride noire ires hative" (very early hybrid black). This 

 variety was obtained about 10 years ago at the exper- 

 imental farm at Verrieres by crossing the two varie- 

 ties, Australia and Joanette; it has been carefully 

 selected, and has proved itself to be a well-mixed 

 variety which is vigorous, tillers well and attains a 

 height of 4 to 5 feet according to cultural condi- 

 tions. The panicle is well filled and perfectly con- 

 tinous, and the spikelets contain two and often three 

 beautiful, black, full, faintly awned grains. In our 

 comparative studies, this has constantly ripened 8 or 

 10 days in advance of the earliest varieties, giving 

 a greater yield. Sov/n March 1 it heads early in June, 

 and ripens about July 20. In brief, it is highly 

 profitable, uniting the best qualities, extreme earli- 

 ness, abundant production, and resistance to rust and 

 shattering." (Vilmorin-Andrieux catalogue.) 



Castanospermum australe (Fabaceae), 45504. Moreton bay 

 chestnut. From Dominica, British West Indies. Presented 

 by Mr. Joseph Jones, Curator, Botanic Gardens. The 

 Moreton bay chestnut is a large ornamental tree native of 

 Queensland and New South Wales, where it is said to 

 grow abundantly along rivers. The leaves are odd-pin- 

 nate, and are composed of from 11 to 15 broad, thick, 

 entire leaflets. The large flowers are yellowish green 

 on opening, but later change to a deep yellow-orange. 

 They are borne in loose axillary racemes usually about 

 5 inches long. The pod is 8 to 9 inches long, with 4 

 to 5 globular seeds larger than Italian chestnuts. 



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