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43759 to 43762— Continued. 



43761. Moringa oleifera Lain. Moringaceae. Horse-radish, tree. 

 (M. pterygosperma Gaertn.) 



" The pods of this variety are free of the bitter taste of the common 

 horse-radish tree and are eaten like French beans if gathered when in 

 a young state." 



43762. Psidium pumilum Vahl. Myrtacese. 



"A small shrub with small yellow fruits resembling those of Psidium 

 araca in size and color, but with dry calyx segments. The fruit is very 

 aromatic, with a much accentuated strawberry flavor. The leaves re- 

 semble the common guava, but are broader." 



43763 to 43766. 



From Bogota, Colombia. Presented by Capt. H. R. Lemly, Washington, 

 D. C, who received them from Mr. G. E. Child, of Bogota. Received 

 December 4, 1916. 



43763. Annona cherimola Mill. Annonaceae. Cherimoya. 

 This is the common form of the cherimoya as sold in the markets of 



Bogota. 



43764. Cakica papaya L. Papayacese. Papaya. 

 Seeds of the ordinary papaya sold in the markets at Bogota. 



43765. Passiflora ltgularis Juss. Passifloracese. Sweet granadilla. 

 The common form of granadilla sold in the markets at Bogota. 



43766. Passiflora maliformis L. Passifloracese. Curuba. 

 This is the common curubd or Colombian granadilla sold in the 



markets of Bogota. 



43767 to 43783. 



From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by the director, Horticultural Division, 

 Ministry of Agriculture, Gizeh Branch. Received November 27, 1916. 



43767. Aeschynomene elaphroxylon (Guill. andPerr.) Taub. Fabacese. 

 (Herminiera elaphroxylon Guill. and Perr.) 



A leguminous tree, with compound leaves and yellow flowers, found 

 growing on- river banks with its stems in the water in many places in 

 tropical Africa. The hairy pods are often sickle shaped, with two or 

 more joints. When in flower this tree is very ornamental. The wood 

 is exceedingly light and is used by the natives for making small boats 

 and rafts. The only purpose for which this wood might be used com- 

 mercially is for paper pulp, although it is strong and durable. (Adapted 

 from Keic, Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Additional Series IX, 

 pp. 199, 200, and from Engler and Prantl, Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien, 

 III, 3, p. 319.) 



43768. Belou marmelos (L.) Lyons. Rutacese. Bel. 

 {Aegle marmelos Correa.) 



This is the oael tree of India, where it attains a height of 40 feet. The 

 leaves are deciduous, and the greenish yellow fruit reaches a diameter of 

 6 inches. The Hindus are very fond of this fruit. (Adapted from Bailey, 

 Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 1, pp. 222, 223.) 



See also S. P. I. No. 43478 for further description. 



