DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 167 



14434 to 14463— Continued. 



14456. Prunus sp. "Ceruella." 



"This species is said to be a native of Mexico and to grow very luxuriantly 

 in the regions where oranges are produced. If this could be grown in Florida 

 and Porto Rico it would be a very desirable acquisition. (Lab. No. 331.)" 

 (Rolfs.) 



14457. Musa ENSETE. 



" Seed secured in Mexico City. (Lab. No. 332. ) " (Rolfs. ) 



14458. Bactris major. Palm. 



"Very ornamental palm from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. (Lab. No. 

 333.)" (Rolfs'.) 



14459. Zea mays. Corn. 



"Corn that grows along the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. It has some qualities 

 that may adapt it for growth in the extreme southern part of the United 

 States. ( Lab.' No. 334. ) " ( Rolfs. ) 



14460. "Haba." 



"Seed of another species of legume, which occurs commonly on the various 

 markets in Cuba. ( Lab. No. 335. ) " ( Rolfs. ) 



14461. "Bayo." 



"Seed of another legume. Secured in the Vera Cruz market. (Lab. No. 

 337.)" (Rolfs.) 



14462. Ervum lens. Lentil. 



' 'Appears to be a lentil, as grown in Europe. Secured in the Vera Cruz 

 market. ( Lab. No. 338. ) " ( Rolfs. ) 



14463. 



"Seed of the tree referred to under 'No. 295.' (Lab. No. 33G.)" (Rolfs.) 



14464. Cinnamomum camphora. Camphor. 



This number (14464) was assigned to camphor plants distributed by Mr. E. M. 

 Byrnes, superintendent of gardens and grounds, in order to keep a record of the 

 distribution. 



The seeds from which the plants were grown came from various sources. 



14465. Zea mays. Corn. 



From Houston, Tex. Received thru Dr. S. A. Knapp, July 14, 1905. 



Laguna. Secured by Doctor Knapp from Mexico. "This is a new variety. Was 

 grown in Texas. In the latitude of north Texas this could be planted as late as the 

 first of August. ' ' ( Knapp. ) 



14466. Trifolitjm incarnatum. Crimson clover. 



From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Son, July 20, 1905. 

 Late. 



14467. Vicia yillosa. Hairy vetch. 



From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Son, July 20, 1905. 



14468. Vicia faba. Horse bean. 



From Montreal, Canada. Received thru William Ewing & Co., July 20, 1905. 



14469. Gossypitjm sp. Cotton. 



From Chicago, 111. Received thru Mr. I. L. Hauser (?), 225 Dearborn street, 



July 17, 1905. 

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