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kidurii {Antiaris toxicaria) , and many other trees are prominent 

 here. At Entebbe one may see Para rubber, Cera rubber, Cacao, 

 sugar cane, yams, corn, rice, wheat, and other temperate crops har- 

 vested at the same time. 



The principal results of the expedition were the collection of about 

 1,000 botanical specimens for the National Museum, and the introduc- 

 tion of about 1,600 plants for growth as agricultural plants in this 



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Fig. 49. — The Uaso Nyiro River at Archer's Post. It flows through a semi- 

 desert country abounding in big game animals. It is lined throughout by 

 groves of Dum Palm. 



country ; the more important being forage plants, nut plants, fruits, 

 and vegetables. The acquaintance was made of many men interested 

 in plants and agriculture, throughout the Continent, who can be of 

 service in connection with securing additional material. First-hand 

 observations were made of the methods of agriculture pursued by 

 African tribes as well as the Europeans, and a large number of photo- 

 graphs were taken which illustrate the natural vegetation and agri- 

 cultural crop methods. 



