SEPTEMBER, 1900, TO DECEMBER, 1903. 69 



6200 to 6220 — Continued. 



6209. 



Caayad. An early variety, sown on irrigated land early in June and gath- 

 ered in October. The grain is red and is valued as an article of food. 



6210. 



Cabunlog. A late variety sown on irrigated land at the end of June or early 

 in July and gathered in December or early in January. 



6211. 



Piracat. An early variety, sown on dry land in May and gathered in Sep- 

 tember. The grains of this rice cling together after being boiled, and this sub- 

 stance is used in the preparation of dainties. 



6212. 



Lubang. An early variety, sown on either irrigated land or dry land in 

 May or June and harvested in September or October. 



6213. 



Lumantao. An early variety, sown on irrigated or dry land in May or June 

 and harvested in September or October. 



6214. 



Dagul-pilit. A late variety, sown on dry or irrigated lands in May and 

 harvested in November. The grains of this rice cling together after being 

 boiled and are used for making delicacies. 



6215. 



Caba. An early variety, sown on irrigated land early in June and harvested 

 the last of October. 



6216. 



Tapul-pilil. A late variety, sown on irrigated land late in June or early in 

 July and harvested in December and January. 



6217. 



Calanay-pilit. A late variety, sown on irrigated land late in June or the 

 first of July and harvested in December and January. 



6218. 



Tapid-pilit. An early variety, sown on dry land in May and harvested in 

 September. The grains of this are dark, and when boiled cling together and 

 serve for the making of delicacies. 



6219. 



Macau. A late variety, sown on irrigated lands late in June or early in July 

 and harvested in December and January. 



6220. 



Soladong. A late variety, sown on irrigated land the last of June and first 

 of July; harvested in December and January. 



6221 to 6238. 



From the Philippine Islands. . Presented by Hon. J. Aranato, secretary of agri- 

 culture of the island of Negros. Received March 9, 1901. 



A collection of seeds of economic plants grown by the natives, as follows: 



6221. Chaetochloa italica. Millet. 



Dana. An early-maturing grass, the seeds of which are used for making 

 jellies. 



