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55739 to 55747— Continued. 



55739 to 55742. Amygdalitis peesica L. Aniygdalaceae. Peach. 



(Prunus persica Stokes.) 



55739. " Dormant buds of Kings Seedling. A white-fleshed cling- 

 stone variety, with the skin uniformly of a beautiful red." 



55740. " Dormant buds of Sunrise. One of the earliest varieties, of 

 high color and superb quality. The tree is sturdy, close jointed, 

 and a good cropper." 



55741. " Dormant buds of Watts Early. A variety that might be 

 suitable for Florida because of its short resting period. It starts 

 its growth nearly a month before any other variety; consequently 

 should not be planted in districts subject to late frosts. The ripen- 

 ing season is extra early." 



55742. " White Cling. Tree belonging to a variety found growing 

 near a native hut in the Coromandel district. It is said to bear 

 heavy crops of fine-flavored, very juicy fruits." 



55743. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Rutacese. Orange. 



"Groverly Navel. Trees of a Queensland variety with fruits of large 

 size. This variety is an enormous cropper and well worth a trial." 



55744. Malus sieboldii (Kegel) Rehder. Malacea?. 



" Selected trees which are apbis resistant, but not suitable as stock 

 plants, lacking affinity. They are essentially ornamentals, having very 

 pretty foliage and being very handsome while in fruit." 



55745 to 55747. Prunus saliciNa X cerasifera. Amygdalaceae. 



Hybrid plum. 



55745. "Dormant buds of Ford's Early (?)." 



55746. " Dormant buds of Ford's Early. A hybrid plum which is 

 early ripening and a good cropper." 



55747. " Dormant buds of Nbrris Early. Said to be a hybrid 

 plum." 



55748 to 55750. 



From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky. 

 Received September 12, 1922. 



55748. Indigofera dosua tomentosa Baker. Fabacese. Indigo. 

 For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 55683. 



55749. Mimosa rubicaulis Lpm. Mimosacese. 



A large, straggling, prickly shrub found throughout the greater part 

 of India, ascending to 5,000 feet in the western Himalayas. The leaves, 

 seeds, pods, and powdered roots are used by the natives medicinally. 

 It is said to make a very satisfactory hedge plant. (Adapted from Watt, 

 Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 5, p. 249.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47734. 



55750. Nicotiana sylvestris Speg. Solanacese. Tobacco. 



An ornamental tobacco from Argentina which has the double merit 

 of large handsome leaves and a free-flowering habit. Its white sweet- 

 scented flowers are very attractive, but should be shaded from the direct 

 rays of the midday sun. (Adapted from The Gardener®' Magazine, vol. 

 52, p. 48.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42344. 



55751 to 55753. 



From Mili, Szechwan. China. Tubers and bulbs obtained by J. F. Rock, 

 Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.. 

 Received September 12, 1922. 



