4 . SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



by selection evolved from their wild capulin or native cherry a large 

 delicious fruit which is borne in clusters and is sold on their markets 

 (Nos. 55764 and 55765). 



Norman M. Ross, who has for many years tested the dwarf pea 

 tree in his Forestry Station at Indian Head, Canada, recommends 

 for wide distribution throughout the Northwest this handsome 

 shrub {Oaragana pygmaea; No. 55769) of Siberia and furnishes 

 seeds for that purpose. 



The " Toeban " (Arachis hypogaea; No. 55810), an early-maturing 

 bunch strain of peanut which is resistant to the bacterial disease 

 prevalent in Java caused by Bacterium solanacearum, will interest 

 peanut growers in America; and Mr. Morrow's new peach (No. 

 55813) that originated as a sucker at the Chico garden from a stock 

 which was used for the Tangutian almond (Amygdalus tcmgutica) 

 proves to be a week later than the Elberta and of finer texture than 

 that standard variety. 



The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made 

 and the nomenclature revised by H. C. Skeels: and the descriptive 

 and botanical notes have been arranged by Paul Russell, who has 

 had general supervision of this inventory. 



David Fairchtld, 

 Agricultural Explorer in Charge. 



Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, 



Washington, D. C, September 17, 1923. 



