﻿72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



44433 to 44436. 



From Oran, Salta, Argentina. Seeds presented by Mr. S. W. Damon. Re- 

 ceived March 7, 1917. 



44433. Goueliea decorticans subtropicalis Lillo. Fabacese. 



Chanar. A tall tree, native of northern Argentina, with a crooked, 

 tapering trunk about 1.4 meters (4§ feet) in diameter and yellowish, 

 coarse, soft wood, which is not used commercially. This variety differs 

 from the typical species in the tapering trunk and the manner in which 

 the bark peels off. (Adapted from Lillo, Contribution al Conocinviento 

 de los Arboles cle la Argentina, p. J f 3.) 



44434 and 44435. Prosopis chilexsis (Molina) Stuntz. Mimosaceae. 



(P. juli flora DC.) Algaroba. 



The algaroba is a leguminous tree, native to Argentina, usually 30 



to 40 feet tall, with sweetish succulent pods which are fed to cattle. The 



wood is used for general carpentry- 



44434. Algarroba negro. A form with dark-colored pods. 



44435. Algarroba bianco. A form with light-colored pods. 



44436. Ziziphits mistol Griseb. Rhamnacese. Mistol. 

 A spiny tree, native of Argentina, up to 30 feet in height, with oval 



leathery short-stemmed leaves about an inch long and edible black 

 fruits about one-third of an inch in diameter. The hard, red wood is 

 not used commercially. (Adapted from Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of 

 Horticulture, vol. 6, p. 35^8, and from Lillo, Contribution al Conocimiento 

 de los Arboles de la Argentina, p. 85.) 



44437 and 44438. 



From Guatemala. Collected by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex- 

 plorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received. March 30, 1917. 



44437. Lycopeesicon escxxextum Mill. Solanacese. Tomato. 



"(No. 90a. From Antigua, Guatemala, February 26, 1917.) Seeds of 

 a small native tomato which is commonly grown and used in the high 

 lands of Guatemala as well as in some parts of the low lands. The 

 plants are exceedingly vigorous and productive ; the fruits are up to an 

 inch or slightly more in diameter and of good flavor. While I have not 

 seen this plant in the wild state, it is said by the natives to occur as a 

 wild plant." (Popenoe.) 



44438. Abutilox sp. Malvaceae. 



"(No. 91. From Zacapa. Guatemala, March 15, 1917.) Cuttings of a 

 handsome malvaceous shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, which is abundant in the 

 mountains back of Zacapa at elevations of about 2,000 feet and has also 

 been seen toward Gualan, at a low elevation in the lower Motagua val- 

 ley. At this season of the year the plants are almost devoid of foliage 

 and are a mass of brilliant yellow flowers. Individually the flowers re- 

 semble a single hibiscus, but are slightly smaller, being about 2 inches 

 broad ; they are golden yellow in color, with a crimson center. The 

 plants bloom through a considerable period. For trial in southern Cali- 

 fornia and Florida." (Popenoe.) 



