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4282. Triticum vulgare. Wheat. 



From New York. Received January 15, 1900. 



Early Arcadian. "Originated from a cross between Early Genesee Giantand Early 

 Red Clawson, having the compact, square-built head, strong, medium-long straw, 

 and light amber grain of Giant, and bald, brown chaff, earliness, and even growth 

 in the field of Early Red Clawson. It is strong in growth, stocky and strong in 

 straw, and a most prolific stooler. The straw is of a light yellow color, free from 

 any purple shade, and exceptionally free from rust, and should be cut before it is 

 overripe. It will prove one of the most reliable for all strong soils and river bottoms. 

 On strong clay and gravelly clay it has given large yields." (Jones.) 



4283. Triticum vulgare. Wheat. 



From New York. Received January 5, 1900. 



Diamond Grit. "Avery productive, hardy red winter wheat with strong w T iry straw, 

 and of sturdy growth. Straw is of medium height, thick-walled and w r iry, of a light 

 yellow color. Heads of medium length and carried nearly erect; grains close set, 

 four or five abreast, short, plump, and dark, weighing 64 pounds to the measured 

 bushel; chaff lightly bearded, thick and small, holding the grain firmly in place, 

 the middle row showing very prominent and full, giving the head a very solid 

 appearance, being noticeable at a distance in the field. On clay and strong limestone 

 soils it will be found to produce grain darker and more brilliant than when grown 

 on poor, light land." (Jones.) Distributed. 



4284. Vigna catjang. Cowpea. 



From Virginia. Received January 15, 1900. 



Taylor. Sow the seed broadcast about corn-planting time, or scatter in the corn 

 rows at the last cultivation, using 10 to 16 quarts per acre. The vines may be cut for 

 hay or turned under for green manure. (See Farmers' Bulletin No. 89.) 



4285. Glycine hispida. Soy bean. 



From Richmond, Virginia, Received January 15, 1900. 



Yellow. An erect, branching, hairy annual, with large compound leaves, each 

 composed of three leaflets; inconspicuous pale violet flowers in small clusters in the 

 axils of the leaves, and broad, several-seeded pods covered with stiff bristly hairs. 

 The seeds are rounded and pale yellow in color. The plant thrives in medium or 

 rich soil. The seeds should be planted in drills about 3 feet apart and cultivated 

 until the plants are large enough to shade the ground. Cut for hay when the first 

 pods are forming, and for seed before thoroughly ripe. This is a medium variety 

 for the South. 



4286. Rhagodia hastata. Saltbush. 



From South Australia. Received through Mr. Max Koch, Mount Lyndhurst, 

 January 18, 1900. 



Halbert-leaved saltbush. "A divaricately branched undershrub, attaining often a 

 height of 6 feet. The whole plant is covered with a gray tomentum, intensified in 

 dry seasons. Leaves are mostly opposite, ovate-hastate in outline, about 1 inch or 

 less long on short stalks. The flowers are small, clustered on slightly branched ter- 

 minal spikes. The fruit is a succulent red berry. The aborigines of Central Aus- 

 tralia, of the Dieyerie tribe, collect these berries and use them as an article of food; 

 they call the shrub Yillaroo. The drought enduring qualities of this plant are phe- 

 nomenal. Stock of all description are particularly fond of it. It grows easily in the 

 natural way by seed, and it has been successfully grown from cuttings. It stands 

 clipping well and can be recommended as a hedge plant. Sow 6 feet apart after 

 autumn rains. ' ' ( Koch. ) 



4287. Enchylaena tomentosa. 



From South Australia. Received through Mr. Max Koch, of Mount Lyndhurst, 

 January 18, 1900. 



"A procumbent or divaricately branched, undershrub, sometimes ascending, or even 

 erect. The branches are hoary or silvery with a woolly tomentum, sometimes gla- 



