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"Seeds of a small white melon that is very prolific and 

 whose flesh is as fine-textured, though not so highly 

 flavored, as the honey dew." (Kin.) 



Doliehos lablab (Fabaceae), 46729. Hyacinth bean. From 

 Peking, China. Presented by Dr. Yamei Kin, who secured 

 them from Mr. H. L. Yang, Peking University. "Seeds of 

 the Manchurian green bean which goes by the name of 

 'old woman's ear', probably because it is very much 

 broader and flatter than the common string bean. It 

 is noted for its maturing qualities, not being ready 

 till the latter part of August and getting better' with 

 the cool autumn till the hard frost kills it. It also 

 makes a delicious salt pickle and might be good for 

 the salt-preserving method advocated by the Department . 

 The bean itself is also eaten, but it is said to be 

 better green with the pod like a string bean." (Kin.) 



Entelea arborescens (Tiliaceae), 46749. New Zealand 

 cork. From New Zealand. Presented by Mr. J. W. Poynton, 

 Palmerston North. "Seeds of the whaw tree whose wood 

 is but little more than half the weight of cork. Its 

 distribution is very limited, as it is found only in 

 isolated localities in the North Island and in one 

 small area in the South Island. The seed vessels are 

 very tough and are entirely surrounded by sharp needle- 

 like spines which keep off birds and insects. The 

 tree is very pretty, with a large, maple-like evergreen 

 leaf and a pretty white flower. It grows to a height 

 of 25 feet. It does not stand severe frosts, so should 

 be sown only in the southern States." (Poynton.) 



Entvrolobium sp. (Mimosaceae) , 46744. From Bahia, 

 Brazil. Presented by Mr. H. M. Curran. "Seeds of a 

 species of Enterolobium much like E. saman, but of dry 

 regions. It is a handsome umbrella-shaped shade tree 

 for Texas and California." (Curran.) 



Euterpe oleracea (Phoenicaceae ) , 46743. Assahy. From 

 Para, Brazil. From Mr. J. Simao da Costa. "Seeds of 

 a graceful, ornamental palm. The fruits contain hardly 

 any oil and are made into a beverage, and also into ice 

 cream." (da Costa.) 



Fieus sp. (Moraceae), 46736. From Philippine 

 Islands. Seeds presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, Agri- 

 cultural Advisor, Department of Mindanao and Sulu. 

 "Kalapat. A small tree, used for live fence posts in 



