42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



5909 to 5918— Continued. 



5912. 



Kurtelaska. " A white wine grape, native of the island, producing medium- 

 sized crowded clusters. A wine known as 'Apollo,' highly prized in Ger- 

 many and Austria, is made by extracting the juice from the fresh grapes and 

 fermenting it, separated from the skins. Suitable for limestone soils. "( No. 489. ) 

 ( Fairchild. ) 



5913. 



Dernekusa. "The black grape from which the common wine of Lesina is 

 made. It is a thin-skinned grape of medium size, and is said to be a fair table 

 grape. It is a heavy producer." (No. 490.) (Fairchild.) 



5914. 



Ugava. ' ' A white grape serving for the production of a bottled wine exported 

 from Lesina. Only a few plantations of this variety exist on the island because 

 the plants require a rich soil. The wine is sold for 1.20 to 1.30 florins a liter, 

 which is high, considering that ordinary wines bring from .25 to .50 florin a 

 liter. " (No. 491 . ) (Fairchild. ) 



5915. 



Banjoska. "A variety of wine grape brought to the island from a neighbor- 

 ing small island, called 'San Clementi,' according to accounts given me. It 

 makes a strong wine, which is imported especially into Hungary. Berries 

 small. Heavy bearer. Suitable for dry, strong, calcareous situations." (No. 

 492.) (Fairchild.) 



5916. 



Palarusa. "A white wine variety from which much of the Lesina wine is 

 produced. One hundred kilos of grapes yield, it is said, 90 kilos of wine. Not 

 particular as to soil." (No. 493. ) (Fairchild.) 



5917. 



Puiska. ' 'A thick-skinned, firm-fleshed white grape, originally from Apulia, 

 Italy, but grown here many years. Said to be a very heavy bearer. ' ' ( No. 494. ) 

 (Fairchild.) 



5918. 



Trojka. ' 'A very large table grape of excellent flavor. It is a heavy bearer 

 and keeps well. It is a native of Lesina and requires a rich soil." (No. 495.) 

 ( Fairchild. ) 



5919. Ficus carica. Fig. 



From Lesina Island, Dalmatia. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild (No. 

 496, Jan. 7, 1901), February 20, 1901. 



San Pietro. "The figs of the small island of Lesina, which lies off the Dalmatian 

 coast, are noted in Triest as the most delicate of any which come to that port, except 

 the high-priced Smyrna sorts. They have not the size or the flavor of the Smyrnas, 

 but, considering the fact that they do not require fertilization with the caprifig 

 insect, they are certainly worthy of a trial in the California fig plantations. This 

 variety is a very early one, ripening here in June. It is also reported to be excep- 

 tionally large." (Fairchild.) 



5920. Ficus carica. Fig. 



From Lesina Island, Dalmatia. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild (No. 497, 

 January 7, 1901), February 20, 1901. 



Zarniza. "Cuttings of one of the ordinary figs grown on this island. Dark in 

 color, produces crops twice a year. It is sometimes dried and packed in small barrels 

 and exported . " ( Fairchild. ) 



