32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



" The capulin is used in the same manner as the northern cherry — for eating 

 out of hand, for preserving, for jams, etc. In those countries where good vari- 

 eties grow it is popular among all classes of people. 



'"There is considerable difference in flavor of the fruits from different trees 

 of a given region where this species grows, some of the fruits being disagree- 

 ably bitter, while others are sweet, pleasant, and altogether delicious. It is 

 these latter which must be sought out and propagated if the possibilities of the 

 capulin are to be fully realized and if it is to become eventually, as we con- 

 fidently believe it will, a popular fruit throughout the subtropical regions of 

 the entire world." (Wilson Popenoe.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41328. 



55764. "A bitter cherry from cool regions of Chimaltenango."' (Garcia 

 Salas.) 



55765. "A sweet cherry from cool regions of San Martin Jilotepeque." 

 (Garcia Sal as.) 



55766 to 55768. Cttcumis spp. Cucurbit a cese. 



From Burringbar. New South Wales. Seeds presented by B. Harrison. 

 Received September 14, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Harrison. 



55766. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon.. 



" Seeds of the Australian casaba which I believe originally came from 

 India. It is a most prolific plant, bearing cream-colored fruit about the 

 size of a cucumber. It is sometimes called the ' apple melon ' and is 

 quite popular here, being very palatable when eaten with sugar or made 

 up into pies. It is hardy, prolific, early, and should thrive well through- 

 out the United States/' 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46029. 



55767 and 55768. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber.. 



55767. "Mammoth. This cucumber grows to a very large size, al- 

 most as large as a medium-sized vegetable marrow, and keeps well. 

 The flesh is very firm, crisp, and sweet." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48156. 



55768. " Harrism's Giant. Grows to a length of 3 feet and is well 

 flavored. This variety has been evolved through careful selection, 

 and cultivation." 



55769. Caragaxa pygmaea (L.) DC. FabaceEe. Dwarf pea tree. 



From Indian Head. Saskatchewan. Canada. Seeds presented by Norman 

 M. Ross. Forestry Branch. Nursery Station, Indian Head. Received Sep- 

 tember 15, 1922. 



A handsome shrub with small leaves and yellow flowers, which grows spon- 

 taneously in hilly places in the southern provinces of Russia, and in great 

 abundance in the region south of Lake Baikal. In cultivation it rarely exceeds 

 4 feet, but in its wild state it is often 6 feet high with a stem 2 inches thick. 

 The bright-yellow shoots when old are long and flexible and are made into 

 flyflaps. The shoots are much tougher than those of any of our cultivated 

 osiers and are better suited for tying. The hard dull-brown wood is streaked 

 with red and is well adapted for veneering. (Adapted from Edicard's Botanical 

 Register, vol. 12. p. 1021.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52698. 



55770. LiLiriu sp. Liliacea?. Lily. 



From Mili, Szechwan. China. Bulbs collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural 

 Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received 

 September 15. 1922. 



"(No. 5051. Mili. July 10. 1922.) A lily related to Lilium duchartrei, with 

 large racemes of white flowers : the petals are reflexed and sprinkled with 

 purple. The bulbs were collected in southwestern Szechwan, in the mountains 

 of the Lama Kingdom/' (Rock.) 



