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138784 to 138849— Continued 



138826. Petunia sp. 



No, 5409. Atlase. From Kirman, Kirman, January 23, 1940. A low, 

 spreading plant, about 1 foot high. 



138827. Rhus sp. Anacardiaceae. 



No. 5466. Samak. From Bam, January 25, 1940. Used to flavor meats. 



138828 to 138835. Rosa spp. Rosaceae. Rose. 



138828. RosAsp. 



No. 5356. From Dehibala, Kirman, January 7, 1940. A dense bush 

 found along a dry mountain stream, with clusters of small white fragrant 

 flowers IY2 inches across. 



138829. RosAsp. 



No. 5599. From Dehibala, Shirkuh, February 22, 1940, at an altitude 

 of 9,000 feet. A heavily armed shrub, with thin graceful basal branches 

 in small clusters. 



138830. RosAsp. 



No. 5360. From Fuz, Kirman, January 8, 1940. A cultivated rose 

 3 feet high, with scented leaves. 



138831. RosAsp. 



No. 5553. From Guragan, February 11, 1940. 



138832. RosAsp. 



No. 5554. From Maskun, February 11, 1940. An open bush found 

 growing at edge of a watered garden; flowers in clusters of 3 and 5. 



138833. RosAsp. 



No. 5391. From Chahasfarsakh, Kirman, January 14, 1940. A rambler 

 up to 8 feet high, with clusters of attractive fruits. The leaves become 

 red and shiny. 



138834. RosAsp. 



No. 5357. From Fuz, Kirman, January 8, 1940. A rambler about 10 

 feet high, with fruits in clusters. Flowers said to be yellow and 2 inches 

 across. 



138835. Rosa sp. 



No. 5366. From Chahasfarsakh, Kirman, January 9, 1940. A culti- 

 vated bush, 4 feet high, with shiny leaves. 



138836. Schismus barbatus (L.) Thell. Poaceae. Grass. 



No. 5864. From Bushire, Fars, April 14, 1940. A low bushy grass grow- 

 ing in the winter rainy season and dying down during the hot dry summer. 



138837 to 138839. Sesamum indicum L. Pedaliaceae. Sesame. 



138837. No. 5298. Kunjit. From Saidabad, Kirman, January 1, 1940. Oil 

 plant. 



138838. No. 5498. Kunjit. From Tomogaon, February 5, 1940. Oil plant. 



138839. No. 5711. Kunjit. From Persepolis, Fars, March 12, 1940. Oil 

 plant. 



138840. Descurainia sophia (L.) Prantl. Brassicaceae. 



No. 5280. Khakishir. From Saidabad, Kirman, January 1, 1940. A wild 

 plant, whose seeds are used as a medicine for mild stomach disorders. 



138841. Solanum sp. Solanaceae. 



No. 5521. Rofas. From Tomogaon, February 7, 1940. Used as a medicine. 



