SEPTEMBER, 1900, TO DECEMBER, 1903. 217 



9437. Citrus aurantium. Orange. 



From Mustapha, Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, Government 

 Botanist. Received February 16, 1903. 



Seeds of the Condja (?) orange. Fruit very large and sweet, four hundred 

 grams or more, resembling the Jaffna. One or two seeds of each fruit. It repro- 

 duces true to seed. 



9438 to 9444. Phaseolus sp. Bean. 



From Mexico. Received through Dr. Edward Palmer, February 21, 1903. A 

 collection of different varieties of beans, as follows: 



9438. 



Garbansillo. From Saltillo. "First-class bean and seems a little different 

 from the one at San Luis Potosi of the same name (No. 9155). When the 

 bean from San Luis Potosi is brought to Saltillo for sale it is objected to 

 because it is said to take more fuel for cooking, and fuel is an object. This is 

 probably due to the fact that the water at San Luis Potosi is hard, while that 

 at Saltillo is soft. This bean is very prolific in this section of the table-lands 

 and is the choice of all who can afford to purchase it. Bought from Jesus 

 Santos Grande, Saltillo. Mexico." (Palmer.) 



9439. 



Vayo-gordo. From Saltillo. "A first-class bean and a great favorite with 

 the rich. It is said to be very productive in this section, and as it is not very 

 dark in color it might claim recognition in the United States." (Palmer.) 



9440. 



Frijol para la sopa. From San Luis Potosi. "Not of very good quality, but 

 much used for soups. Apparently a poor quality of Blanco bolador. ' ' ( Palmer. ) 



9441. 



Canelo Gordo. From Saltillo. "A first-class bean which can be had in large 

 quantities at the markets. ' ' ( Palmer. ) 



9442. 



Canelo Chico. From Saltillo. "A first-class bean; plentiful in the markets. 

 It is used extensively. ' ' ( Palmer. ) 



9443. 



Guadalupano. From Saltillo. "A bean not much seen on the markets, 

 somewhat resembling the Borrado. It is a second-class bean." (Palmer. ) 



9444. 



Bolador de Color. From Saltillo. "A third-class bean, and only eaten when 

 others can not be obtained, and then only after boiling and frying in lard." 



(Palmer.) 



9445. Solanum sp. Pepper. 



From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Received through Dr. Edward Palmer, Februarv 

 21, 1903. 



Chili guipin. ' ' Sold in the markets of San Luis Potosi and commonly eaten by 

 the well-to-do. A very hot pepper. Eaten before and with soups." (Palmer. ) 



9446. Pistacia lentiscus. Mastic. 



From rocky cliff near seashore, opposite Castello Sonnino, between Leghorn and 

 Castiglioncella, Italy. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle (No. 124), Feb- 

 ruary 20, 1903. 



