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2937. Eicintjs communis. Castor bean. 



From Panama, Colombia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 105), 1899. 



"An ornamental called Rhubarb tree; small; 3 feet high, with curious swollen 

 trunk like Boucarnea. Native, but cultivated in gardens for its bright scarlet flowers 

 and flower stalks. Leaves somewhat like pawpaw or castor bean. May be related 

 to Ricinus." (D. G. Fairchild.) 



2938. Capsicum annuum. Pepper. 



From Panama, Colombia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 98) , 1899. 



' ' Large sweet peppers from Chinese garden in environs of Panama. May possibly 

 have been imported from China, though probably indigenous. No name obtained.'*' 

 (D. G. Fairchild.) 



2939. Chrysophyllum cainito. Star apple. 



From Panama, Colombia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 102) , 1899. 



"Seed from two specimens; 3 inches in diameter; fine flavor." (_D. G. Fairchild.) 



2940. Vigna sinensis. Cowpea. 



From Panama, Colombia. Received through Messrs/ Latnrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 103) , 1899. 



' 'A variety of snap-bean grown by the Chinese near Panama, with unusually long, 

 slender pods; said to be of excellent quality. Possibly introduced from China, 

 although no definite information could be obtained." (D. G. Fairchild.) 



2941. Eugenia jambos. Rose apple. 



From Panama, Colombia, Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 101) . 



"This fruit, if properly candied, is one of the finest for the purpose. The rose odor 

 and flavor is remarkably pronounced, and it certainly deserves attention. ' ' (D. G. 

 Fairchild. ) The Rose apple is a medium-sized tree, native of India. It is cultivated 

 in southern Florida. 



2942. Capsicum annuum. Pepper. 



From Panama, Colombia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 97), 1899. 



"A very hot pepper. Cherry-shaped ; orange when ripe." (D. G. Fairchild.) 



2943. Rhizophora mangle. Mangle. 



From Panama, Colombia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 115) , 1899. 



"The so-called 'Mangle,' a large tree growing abundantly in swamps. Tans a 

 very fine red. The bark has never been exported. Wood used for rafters. " (D. G. 

 Fairchild.) 



2944. Byrsonima ? Nance. 



From Panama, Colombia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 



(No. 113). 



"The Nance is a small, slow-growing tree, with hard wood, the very best known 

 in this country for building boat ribs; very tough. The trees are wild in this region. 

 The bark is used for tanning, and I am told is the best tanning material of this 

 region. It tans skins a light yellow. The roots are macerated in cold water and 

 the pulp strained out and a sort of 'chicha,' or drink, is prepared, which is relished 

 by Europeans and natives. An ice is made from this ' chicha,' said to be very good. 



