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17104. Phalaris canariensis. Canary grass. 



From Malta. Received through Mr. J. Borg, of the St. Antonio Gardens, Jan- 

 uary 15, 1905. 



Malta canary seed. "Requires the same culture as the late varieties of wheat. 

 Very productive and remunerative, although not much grown in Malta. The grain 

 is slightly larger in size than the best Sicilian canary seed; the plant is also stouter." 

 {Borg.) 



17105. Cinnamomum camphora. Camphor. 



From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux ^c Co., January 15, 

 1906. 



This plant is the source of camphor, the gum being obtained from the extracted 

 juice. The tree is difficult to transplant and is best propagated by seeds, sown as 

 soon as ripe in a shaded bed, the seedlings being transplanted when very small into 

 pots and kept thus until ready to plant out permanently. The soil best suited to 

 camphor is a sandy loam. 



17106 to 17130. Amygdalus communis. Almond. 



From Girgenti, Italy. Received through Hon. Francis Ciotta, United States 

 consular agent, January 15, 1906. 



17106. 



Cornutella. This is a plant requiring special care, but is highly valued for 

 its sweet and agreeable flavor. The tree will attain a vigorous and strong 

 growth; can be cultivated in all climates. 



17107. 



Cavaliera. In this the vegetation is especially vigorous, resists frost, yields 

 well, and the fruit is extremely tender, being much sought after as a table fruit. 



17108. 



Caccia. In this the vegetation is extremely strong, resists the rigors of 

 winter, produces richly, and is incomparable for roasting and for making the 

 finest torroni, the tower-like almond cakes made of almonds and honey. 



17109. 



Bianca. The tree is of medium development, wood not very solid, yields 

 well, fruit extremely sweet and highly valued for table use. 



17110. 



Selvaggia. This tree has great resistance, grows in a very luxuriant manner 

 and regular form; bears a tender fruit used by preference for the ordinary 

 torroni, almond cakes of the common quality. 



1711.1. 



Carina. This tree is of medium development ana is ve*y resistant to frost 

 and inclement weather. It produces abundant small, tender fruit which is 

 excellent for pastry and for the almond paste. 



17112. 



Regaliana. This tree is of medium size and of ordinary resistance; produces 

 abundantly a fruit valuable for the table, exquisitely sweet and sought for in 

 all the markets for its excellent qualities. 



17113. 



Inglese. This takes its name from the extensive use to which it is put in the 

 manufacture of special pastes in England. It is very delicate and tender, 

 superior for the table and excellent also for making sweetmeats. 



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