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55370 and 55371. Rubus spp. Rosacese. 



From Sitka, Alaska. Plants and roots presented by C. C. Georgeson, 

 agronomist in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received May 

 17, 1922. 



Introduced for cultural and breeding experiments. 



55370. Rubus chamaemoeus L. Cloudberry. 



The cloudberry is of circumpolar distribution, and the edible yellow- 

 ish fruits are much prized by natives of the Arctic regions. The plant 

 is creeping in habit and is frequently found in peat bogs. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 24379. 



55371. Rubus spectabilis Pursh. Salmon berry. 



The salmon berry is a native of northwestern North America from 

 California to Alaska ; it is a vigorous plant with canes 5 to 15 feet 

 in length and large, conical, salmon-colored fruits. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23452. 



55372. Lapageria rosea Ruiz and Pav. Liliacese. Copihue. 



From Angol, Chile. Seeds purchased from F. L. Crouse, Institute Agric- 

 ola Bunster, Angol. Received May 19, 1922. 



" Copihue. This, the national flower of Chile, has been occasionally grown 

 in northern greenhouses, where it creates a genuine sensation when in bloom. 

 It is a climbing plant of slow growth, with slender, wiry stems and bright- 

 crimson tubular flowers about 3 inches in length. In southern Chile huge 

 bunches of these blossoms are brought to the railway stations and sold to 

 passing travelers. The plant requires an acid soil." {Wilson Popenoe.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54621. 



55373 and 55374. Juglans spp. Juglandacese. Walnut. 



From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Nuts presented by D. S. Bullock, agricul- 

 tural commissioner, Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates. Received 

 May 13, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Bullock. 



55373. Juglans sp. 



" From the eastern foothills of the Andes at Limoncito, Rio Blanco, or 

 Iruya, Province of Salta. Collected in August, 1921, by A. G. Maddren." 



55374. Juglans sp. 



" From the Sierra de Lumbrera, a well-watered small mountain range 

 just east of the Andes, in the Department of Metan, Province of Salta. 

 The ' Nogal ' trees grow along the small creeks at an altitude of 3,000 

 to 4,000 feet. Collected by D. S. Birkett." 



55375 to 55398. 



From Copenhagen, Denmark. Presented by Government Seed Control. Re- 

 ceived May 11, 1922. Quoted notes by Dr. A. S. Hitchcock, of the 

 United States Department of Agriculture. 



The Danish Government, in cooperation with the seed growers of Denmark, is 

 conducting extensive tests of commercial crops of value for cultivation there. 

 These seeds are selections of some of their more promising varieties. 



55375. Alopecurus pratensis L. Poacese. Meadow foxtail. 



(No. 40.) "Meadow foxtail is sometimes used as a meadow grass in 

 the eastern United States. It is recommended for mixtures on moist soil, 

 being nutritious and producing early forage. It is an erect grass 2 to 3 

 feet tall." 



