74 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED. 



11792. Caesalfinia brevifolia. Algarobillo. 



From Santiago, Chile. Presented bv Senor Salvadore Izquierdo. Keceived 

 September 19, 1904. 



The tanning material, which exists in the form of a resinous substance permeating 

 the seed pods of this plant, has recently attracted the serious attention of Euro- 

 pean tanners, and the imports of it into Germany have of recent years very consid- 

 erably increased. It is said to be very quick in its action and to be used in the 

 tanning of delicate leathers. American tanners are not familiar with this tanning 

 substance as yet, but some of the principal importers in New York are interested 

 in its introduction. The shrub which bears the pods should be of particular interest 

 to the extremely arid regions of the Southwestern States from the fact that it comes 

 from the high altitudes of the Andes of northern Chile, where the season's rainfall is 

 extremely light and where long periods of hot, dry weather occur. The plant has a 

 long taproot, which will make it difficult to transplant, and it is recommended by 

 Senor Izquierdo that the seeds be planted out where the plants are expected to remain. 

 According to Sehor Izquierdo' s estimate, 2,000 plants could be easily grown on an acre 

 of soil. Trees 6 to 8 years old are said to yield from 6 to 8 pounds of pods, which 

 sell at a price ranging from 4 to 6 cents a pound. It is said that the plant is injured 

 bv heavv spring frosts, but is otherwise a robust, vigorous growing species. (See 

 S: P. I., '10631.) 



11793. Andropogon sorChum. Sorghum. 



From Durban, Natal, South Africa. Presented bv 'My. R. W. Beninatield. 

 Received August 24, 1904. 



Mr. Beningfield says that this sorghum was self-sown in his garden in Durban. 



11794. LiLiUM LONGiFLORUM MULTiFLORUM. Japanese lily. 



From NeAV York, N. Y. Received thru Henry & Lee, November 9, 1904. 



11795. Sapium sebiferum. Tallow tree. 



From China. Presented bv Dr. C. L. INIarlatt to Dr. B. T. Gallowav. Planted 

 in October, 1903. 



Chinese name "Sa-men." 



11796. CucuMis MELO. Muskmelon. 



From California. Received in 1902. Exact source is not known. 



Genuine Bidwell Casaba muskmelon seed, turned over to this Office by Mr. \V. W. 

 Tracy, sr. 



11797. ]\Iacadamia ternifolta. Australian nut. 



From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. J. H. ]\Iaiden, director of 

 the Botanic Gardens. Received November 5, 1904. 



11798. Papayer somxiferum X bracteatum. Hybrid poppy. 



From Santa Rosa, Cal. Presented bv Mr. Luther Burbank. Received Novem- 

 ber 7, 1904. 



11799. Theyetia cuneifolia. Trumpet flower. 



From Guadalajara, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm. Received 

 November 7, 1904. 



11800. Panicum maximum. Gruinea grass. 



From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. O. W. Barrett, of the Agricultural 

 Experiment Station, November 8, 1904. 



"Tho it produces viable seeds, this famous grass is usually propagated by division 

 of the root clumps." {Barrett. ) 



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