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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



55051 and 55052— Continued. 



whether the latter condition is due to the difference in season or to the 

 lower altitude and more ahundant rainfall is uncertain. The grain is 

 used by the Indians in the same manner as rice, being put in soups and 

 made into porridge. It appeals to a North American primarily as a 

 breakfast food and should rank with oatmeal and some of the better 

 wheat preparations. It may be cooked and served in a manner similar 

 to oatmeal, but it becomes even more appetizing if spread out in a tray 

 about an inch deep after steaming and then browned in the oven." 

 (W. F. Wight.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46658. 



55052. Lupintjs sp. Fabacese. . Lupine. 



" Tarhui. The seeds are consumed in large quantities in this locality 

 and are of great importance as a foodstuff, having been used since the 

 time of the conquest." {Kerr era.) 



55053 to 55056. 



From Chefoo, Shantung, China. Budwood presented by A. Sugden. 

 ceived April 17, 1922. Quoted notes by Mrs. Myers. 

 Sugden. 



Re- 



55053. Mali's sp. Malaeere. Crab apple. 

 "A white-fruited crab apple." 



55054. Malus sp. Ma1acea\ Crab apple. 

 "A red-fruited crab apple." 



55055. Pyrtjs sp. Malacese. Pear. 

 "A wild pear." 



55056. Ziziphtjs jyjUBA Mill. Rhainnacese. Jujube. 



(Z. saliva Gaertn.) 



" The dragon's-claw ' date.' " 



An ornamental variety of the jujube with gnarled, twisted branches. 

 It is said to be quite rare in China. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 22914. 



55057 to 55064. Hibiscus spp. Malvaceae. Hibiscus. 



From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Mrs. J. Rappe Myers. Re- 

 ceived April 17, 1922. Quoted notes by Mrs. Myers. 



" Collected in Honolulu, March 14, 1922." 



55057. Hibiscus sp. 



"A very choice mixed collection." 



55058. Hibiscus sp. 

 "Apricot colored, single." 



55059. Hibiscus sp. 



" Single, copper shade, very choice, from Gerrit P. Wilder's garden." 



55060. Hibiscus sp. 



"A delicate straw-colored single variety from the Oahu Country Club." 



55061. Hibiscus sp. 



" Single, creamy pink, shading to a very dark center." 



55062. Hibiscus sp. 



"A beautiful, large, soft-pink single variety." 



