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3067. Zea mays. Corn. 



From Lima, Peru. Keceived through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 117), 

 May, 1899. 



Morado. "This variety of indian corn furnishes a coloring matter which is used 

 by the Peruvians to color their drink called Chicha Morado. The shelled corn is 

 mixed with ordinary corn, a bit of cinnamon bark, a piece of pineapple (proportions 

 of each according to taste). It is then boiled, thoroughly strained, and cooled, after 

 which it is sweetened to taste. It is drunk either fresh or after standing a day or 

 two." (D. G. Fairchild.) 



3068. Cucuebita maxima. Squash. 



From Lima, Peru. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 118), 

 May, 1899. 



Avinca. ' ' Seeds from a good specimen. This is the dearest and most highly esteemed 

 squash in Lima. The pulp is dried, then powdered and mixed with alum, and put 

 in hot water and used as a yellow dye. The dish ' Locro ' is made from it about 

 Lima." (D. G. Fairchild.) 



3069. Capsicum annuum. Pepper. 



From Lima, Peru. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 119), 

 May, 1899. 



Pimiento de Costilla. Seeds of a large Spanish pepper, 3 inches long, almost cylin- 

 drical, li inches in diameter. 



3070. Physalis peruviana. Ground cherry. 



From Lima, Peru. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 120) , 

 May, 1899. 



Semilla de Capuli. "A shrub grown about Lima for its edible, very fragrant fruits, 

 which are eaten raw. They are made up into bouquets of a dozen or so, attached to 

 the end of a stick, and decorated with a bow of white, fringed paper and a sprig of 

 cedar. The envelopes of the fruit are turned back to expose the light greenish-yellow 

 berries. They have a refreshing, tomato-like taste." (D. G. Fairchild.) 



3071. SOLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato 



From Lima. Peru. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 122) , 

 May, 1899. 



"Highly prized by the Peruvians. This is a sticky, solid, bright yellow -fleshec sor 

 with prominent, irregular knobs. Used in salads they are excellent. They should 

 be tested in the South, and an attempt made to find a special market for them. May 

 prove of value for breeding purposes." (D. G. Fairchild.) 



3072. Lucuma mammosa. Lucuma. 



From Lima, Peru. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 123), 

 May, 1899. 



" There are two edible species in Peru, according to Martinet. The large sapota- 

 ceous one-seeded fruit is composed of a thin, brown rind and a mass of very mealy, 

 bright ochre-yellow pulp of a characteristic sweet taste. Lucuma ices are sold in the 

 cafes of Lima and are very good. Plant in rich soil in southern California and Flor- 

 ida. Thrives about Lima. A large tree." (D. G. Fairchild.) 



3073. Chenopodium quinoa. Quinoa. 



From Lima, Peru. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 124), 

 May, 1899. 



Blanco. " This variety is used especially for cooking purposes. This seed came 

 from Gauco, in the cordillera region, at an altitude of several thousand feet. They 

 should be planted like alfalfa, 15 pounds to the acre, and require high altitude here. 

 In America should be tested in the South and the mountain regions of Colorado and 



