56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



5151. Hibiscus sabdariffa. Roselle. 



From Topolobampo, Mexico. Received May 31, 1900. Presented by Mr. A. J. 

 Wilber. 



Roselle is used for various culinary purposes; the leaves as greens; the fleshy 

 calyxes for sauces, salads, etc. The dried calyxes are the roselles of commerce. 



5152. Haloxylon ammodendrox. 



From Russia. Received May 31, 1900. Presented by the Secretary for Agri- 

 culture and Mines, Department of Agriculture, St. Petersburg. 



Black. 



5153. Haloxylon ammodendrox. 



From Russia. Received May 31, 1900. Presented by the Secretary for Agricul- 

 ture and Mines, Department of Agriculture, St. Petersburg. 



White. 



5154. Capsicum axxuum. Red pepper. 



From Surabava, Java. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 

 391), June 1, 1900. 



"Long red pepper, very silky skinned, three-eighths of an inch in diameter, from 

 the market of Surabaya. ' ' ( Fairchild. ) 



5155. Solaxum. 



From Canton, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 

 392), June 1, 1900. 



"Seed from single fruit of ornamental shrubby species of Solarium, grown in pots 

 in the 'City of the Dead' at Canton. The showy fruits are of an exceedingly deep, 

 rich red color. Plant more or less spiny; 1 foot high; should be grown as a pot 

 plant. (Fairchild.) 



5156. Solaxum. 



From Canton, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 

 393), June 1, 1900. 



"A thorny shrub 2 feet high, grown in pots as an ornamental. The lemon-yellow 

 fruits are distinguished by small manifold enlargements around the base, giving it a 

 most peculiar appearance. Are egg-shaped, 2 or 3 inches long. From the ' City of 

 the Dead ' in Canton." (Fairchild. ) 



5157. Quercus corxea. Oak. 



From Hongkong, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 394), June 1,1900. 



"An edible acorn grown in Hongkong. Tons of this acorn are consumed. It is as 

 sweet as a chestnut and has a flavor which is very agreeable. It deserves serious con- 

 sideration.' ' ( Fa irch ild. ) 



5158. Scirpus tuberosa. Water chestnut. 



From Hongkong, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 No. 395), June 1, 1900. 



" One of the most interesting aquatic vegetables in China. Has been introduced 

 into California by the Chinese. (See reports of California Experiment Station. )" 

 (Fairchild.) 



5159. Axdropogox sorghum. Broom corn. 



From Batavia, Java. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 396),- 

 June 1, 1900. 



" Red variety, used as an ornamental grass in Batavia. (Fairchild.) 



