8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOKTED. 



4360. Cichorium intybus. Chicory. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



Asparagus. A variety which produces rosettes of much-thickened leaves. These 

 are cooked and served cold, and are said to be delicious in salads. 



4361. Beta vulgaris. Chard. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



Swiss Silver-ribbed. "A fine sort, with large, wide leaves, which are very wavy, 

 half-erect, and remarkable for the size of their stalks and midribs, which are often 

 4 inches or more in width. Quite productive and of very good quality, with a 

 'delicate, slightly acidulous flavor. The leaves may also be used for greens, the lighter- 

 colored ones being the best for this purpose. Chards sown in early spring commence 

 to mature their stalks in July and continue well into the winter."' ( Vilmorin. ) Dis- 

 tributed. 



4362. Beta vulgaris. Chard. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



Curled Silver-ribbed. Almost as prolific as No. 4361, with leaves equally white but 

 remarkably crimped and curled. The leafstalks are narrower, but of quite as good 

 quality. 



4363. Beta vulgaris. Chard. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



Chilian Scarlet. A very large kind, with long, stiff, almost erect leafstalks 2 or 3 

 inches wide. Leaves rather large, 2 to 2\ feet long, wavy, almost curled, dark 

 green, Avith a metallic luster. The leafstalks are bright red. Often grown as an 

 ornamental plant. 



4364. Beta vulgaris. Chard. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1901. 



Chilian Yellow. A very large kind, with long, stiff, almost erect leafstalks 2 or 3 

 inches wide. Leaves rather large, 2 to 2J feet long, wavy, almost curled, dark 

 green, with a metallic luster. The leafstalks are a deep yellow. Often used as an 

 ornamental plant. 



4365. Cucurbita pepo. Vegetable marrow. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



4366. Cucurbita pepo. Vegetable marrow. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 

 White Cocozella of Tripoli. 



4367. Fceniculum dulce. Sweet fennel. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 

 Largest of Sicily. A new Italian variety. 



4368. Fceniculum dulce. Sweet fennel. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 

 Prince Bismarck. Remarkable for the very much thickened leafstalks. 



4369. Fceniculum dulce. Sweet fennel. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



Morosini. A variety originated by Dammann in 1896. The > sweetest, best, and 

 most tender variety known. In three months from the seed it forms very large, 

 golden yellow stalks and bright green, finely divided leaves. An excellent market- 

 gardener's variety. 



