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have been cultivated for many years, but a recent 

 canvass of the State failed to bring to light a single 

 plant of Gros Michel. In view of the prominence 

 which this variety attained in the banana trade 

 years ago. it seems nothing short of astonishing 

 that it should not have become established in 

 Florida. 



Florida growers, therefore, requested the depart- 

 ment to introduce this variety for trial in their 

 State. Because of the danger of bringing with it 

 the Panama disease, strict precautions must be 

 taken. The plants which- Mr. Cutter has pre- 

 sented, in response to our request, were sent from 

 Santa Marta. Colombia, a region where the disease 

 has never been found. Before they are planted in 

 Florida they will be held in quarantine at Wash- 

 ington until all danger of their carrying the disease 

 with them is past. ( Wilson Popenoe.) 



59378 to 59382. 



From Echo, Kirin Province, Manchuria. Seeds 

 presented by A. D. Woeikoff, director, Experi- 

 mental Farm. Received April 2*, 1924. 



59378 and 59379. Two bush clovers secured for 

 forage-crop specialists. 



59378. Lespedeza juncea sericea (Miquel) 

 Forbes and Hemsl. Fabacea?. 



A Japanese bush clover which develops into 

 a shrubby plant about 3 feet in height, with 

 dense foliage and white flowers. 



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

 ■^.26. 



59379. Lespedeza stipulacea Maxim. Fa- 

 baceae. 



This Korean bush clover appears to be espe- 

 cially promising in that portion of the eastern 

 United States included between latitudes cor- 

 responding to those of northern Ohio and 

 southern Virginia. 



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

 49027. 



39880 and 59381. Lilium concoloe Salisb. Lili- 

 aceae. Lily. 



A very attractive little Japanese lily, 1 to 3 feet 

 in height, which produces three to six bright- 

 scarlet flowers; these are erect, star shaped, and 

 spotted with black. This species succeeds best 

 in a half-shady place. 



59380. Collected in 1922. 



59381. Collected in 1923. 



59382. Vicia japonica A. Gray. Fabacea?. 



Vetch. 



This has proved to be one of the most promising 

 of the perennial vetches introduced into the 

 United States. Obtained for cultural comparison 

 tests. 



59383. Avena STERILIS L. 



Poacese. 

 Oats. 



From South America. Seeds collected by Fred D' 

 Richey, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, and 

 Prof. R. A. Emerson, of Cornell University. 

 Received May 20, 1924. 



Collected for cereal-breeding experiments. 



59384 and 59385. Phaseolus spp. 

 Fabaceae. 



From Italian Somaliland. Seeds presented by Dr. 

 G. Scassellati Sforzolini, Director of Agriculture 

 and Zooteehnics. Received May 6, 1924. Notes 

 by Doctor Sforzolini. 



Introduced for horticulturists experimenting with 

 varieties of beans. 



59384. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Mung bean. 



Grows subspontaneously in the village of Duca 

 Abruzzi. 



59384 and 59385— Continued. 



59385. Phaseolus radiatus L. 



A black-seeded variety from the central Scebeli 

 region. 



59386 to 59397. 



From Cambridge, England. Seeds presented by 

 the director, Botanical Garden, University of 

 Cambridge. Received May 3, 1924. 



59386 to 59389. Allium spp. Liliaceae. 



Introduced for horticulturists studying the food 

 possibilities of the genus Allium. 



59386. Allium odobum L. 



In Japan this onion is cultivated for its leaves, 

 which are eaten as greens; in the spring the 

 leaves are borne luxuriantly by the old bulbs, 

 becoming about a foot in length. (Adapted 

 from Useful Plants of Japan, Agricultural 

 Society of Tokyo, p. 17,) 



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

 55442. 



59387. Allium scorodoprasum L. 



The sand-leek, or rocambole of Europe and 

 Asia Minor, resembles garlic, but has smaller 

 bulbs of milder flavor which are. produced at 

 the tip of the stem as well as at its base. 



. Allium scorodoprasum babingtonii 

 (Borrer) Richter. 



This is a much larger plant than the typical 

 species, the scape being 4 to 6 feet high, and the 

 more numerous leaves are broader, sometimes 2 

 inches wide at the base. The flowers are pale 

 reddish purple. The bulbous base of the plant 

 is globose, with solid white bulbs attached to 

 the hard white crown of the root. Native to 

 England and probably to Ireland. 



59389. Allium stellerianum Willd. 



A perennial Siberian species which does not 

 form a true bulb. It is characterized by semi- 

 cylindrical leaves and dense flower heads. 



59390. Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. 

 Cucurbitaceae. Wax gourd. 



Obtained for horticulturists experimenting 

 with cucurbitaceous vegetables. 



59391. Ilex latifolia Thunb. Aquifoliaceae. 



A Japanese holly, one of the most attractive of 

 the genus, which sometimes develops into a tree 

 60 feet tall. The glossy green leaves, 3 to 7 inches 

 long, are oval or narrowly oblong, and the red 

 berries, about one-third of an inch in diameter, 

 are produced in dense clusters. 



59392. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Sol- 

 anaceae. 



Var. racemigerum. A South American form 

 with currantlike fruits; secured for horticultur- 

 ists engaged in tomato-breeding experiments. 



59393. Picea sp. Pinaceae. Spruce. 



Received as P. purgans, for which a place of 

 publication has not been found. 



59394 to 59396. Pisum spp. Fabaceae. 



Obtained for testing by horticulturists experi- 

 menting with pea varieties. 



59391. Pisum sativum L. Pea. 



59395. Pisum sativum L. Pea. 



59396. Pisum satrum umbellatum L. Pea. 



A variety of garden pea with umbellate 

 flowers. 



Thladiantha dubia Bunge. Cucurbita- 



A tall climbing herbaceous vine with light- 

 green oval leaves and yellow, bell-shaped flowers. 

 The oblong, succulent fruit, about 3 inches long, 

 is eaten by the natives of northeastern India. 



