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133386 to 133389. Solanum spp. Solanaceae. 



From Peru. Tubers presented by Victor Marie, Superintendent, Estacion 

 Experimental Agricola de la Molina, Lima. Received July 5, 1939. 



A collection of wild potatoes. 



133386. Solanum medians Bitter. Nightshade. 



A potatolike species which grows wild on the coast region of Peru and is 

 exceedingly productive. The tubers are commonly 1 to 2 inches long and 1 

 inch in diameter, and the flesh is white and crisp but is not considered good 

 to eat. Of interest to potato breeders. 



For previous introduction see 62691. 



133387. Solanum neoweberbaueri Wittm. 



From Morro Solar, near Cherrillos. A rare wild potato native to the dry 

 coastal region in the environs of Lima and Callao, growing always in stony 

 situations and depending on fog for its water supply. There are several tubers, 

 about % inch in diameter, on each plant. The plant belongs to a series of which 

 Solanum maglia is the most common. 



For previous introduction see 99075. 



133388 and 133389. Solanum wittm ackii Bitter. 



A rare wild potato. 



For previous introduction see 99109. 



133388. From the pampa of Amancaes, near Lima. 



133389. The same species after being cultivated for 3 years by the Section 

 of Botany. 



133390. Melocacttjs gttitarti Leon. Cactaceae. 



From Cuba. Seeds presented by F. G. Walsingham, Atkins Institution of the 

 Arnold Arboretum, Soledad, Cienfuegos. Received July 1, 1939. 



A globose, depressed cactus; when mature, about 4 inches high and 6 inches 

 in diameter, having about 12 prominent ribs, areoles 1 inch apart with 9 or 10 

 yellowish rigid radical spines 1 inch long and 2 central spines over an inch long. 

 The rosy flowers, about 1% inches long, are borne on a cephalium about 3 inches 

 in diameter and are followed by red berries. Allied to Melocactus caesius and 

 native to Cuba. 



133391 to 133393. 



From Africa. Seeds purchased from the Mount Elgon Nurseries, Kitale, Kenya 

 Colony. Received July 5, 1939. 



133391. Canarina eminii Aschers. Campanulaceae. 



A tuberous-rooted, creeping perennial up to 6 feet long, with showy, bell- 

 shaped, orange-scarlet flowers 3 inches long. Native to tropical Africa. 



For previous introduction see 127053. 



133392. Gloriosa virescens Lindl. Melanthiaceae. Glorylily. 



A vinelike perennial which supports itself by the tendril-bearing tips of the 

 oblong-lanceolate leaves, 3 to 6 inches long. The yellow and red flowers, 3 

 inches across, borne in a lax terminal corymb, are reflexed and slightly undu- 

 late. Native to tropical Africa. 



For previous introduction see 132703. 



133393. Cypella herbertii Herb. Iridaceae. 



A plant with a bulbous base and linear leaves about 1 foot long. The erect 

 branched stalk, 2 to 3 feet high, bears 5 or 6 flowers, each about 3 inches across ; 

 the petals are orange red with green markings at the base. Native to southern 

 Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. 



For previous introduction see 127786. 



