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1450. Coronilla varia. Coronilla. 



From France. Received through Mr. "W. T. Swingle, December, 1898. (4 

 packages.) 



" Coronilla bigarr^e" (mottled coronilla). 



A perennial leguminous plant, described as having a spreading habit and a pleas- 

 ing appearance. It will thrive in barren calcareous soils and withstand drought, 

 but the fodder is said not to be wholesome in the green state. To be planted only 

 for experiment. 



1451. Coronilla scorpioides. Coronilla. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1898. (4 

 packages.) 



1452. Vicia ervilia. Black bitter vetch. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1898. (52 

 packages.) 



An annual plant, producing an abundant crop of forage, which must, however, 

 be fed with caution, since in too large quantities both the green fodder and the 

 dried seed are considered heating. A small ration is thought to render horses more 

 spirited. The seed is also fed to pigeons and fowls. Recommended more particu- 

 larly as a soiling crop. Should be tried in drier regions, as it is popular in Algeria. 

 It might be sown in the fall in warmer latitudes, and in the spring at the North. 

 The estimates of amount of seed necessary per acre vary from 35 to 100 pounds. 



1453. Vicia faba. Horse bean. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1898. (52 

 packages.) 



A variety called in France the "fe'verole de Picardie" or Picardy bean; smaller 

 and earlier than the so-called Lorraine bean (No. 1454). 



1454. Vicia faba. Horse bean. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1898. (42 

 packages.) 



The largest and most vigorous of the French varieties used for spring planting, 

 and called in that country the " Lorraine bean." It is grown especially in the north 

 of France. Reaches a height of 4£ feet and ripens late. 



1455. Vicia faba. Horse bean. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1898. (43 

 packages.) 



The less improved type of this plant, of which Mr. Jared G. Smith says : "A coarse, 

 erect, rank-growing annual, of considerable value as a forage plant, grown in the 

 Eastern United States and more extensively in Europe. The beans, which contain 

 about 33 per cenb of starch, are used for fattening cattle, but their use, if long con- 

 tinued without change or without proper admixture of other foods, often results in 

 paralysis, on account of the bitter, poisonous alkaloids which the seeds contain. " 



In France it is planted in October and November, and resists the cold well. It is 

 also used as a soiling crop, and planted with various climbing species of Vicia for 

 them to climb upon. About 150 pounds of seed is required per acre. 



1456. Galeg-a officinalis. Goat's rue. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1898. (13 

 packages.) 



"A perennial legume, with erect, branching, leafy stems 1\ to 2 feet high, pin- 

 nate leaves and purple flowers borne in a long-stalked spike. A forage plant of 

 value on account of its resistance to drought, which has been recommended for the 

 Northern prairies and central Rocky Mountain districts. It is usually fed green, as 

 it makes a poor quality of hay, and is not readily eaten hy stock until they have 

 become accustomed to its taste. The air-dried hay contains 17 per cent of crude 

 protein'." (Jared G. Smith.) 



