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5627. Rubus nutkanus. Salmon berry. 



From Blaine, Wash. Presented by Mr. C. E. Flint. Received November 6, 1900. 

 A large red raspberry growing on the Pacific Coast of North America. 



5628. Triticum vulgare. Wheat. 



From Portland, Oreg. Presented by Mr. R. C. Judson. Received December 

 4, 1900. 



Yaroslaf winter wheat. Grown from No. 2792; imported from the Government of 

 St. Petersburg, Russia, in March, 1899, by Mr. M. A. Carleton. Considered objec- 

 tionable for Oregon because of bearded character. 



5629. Triticum vulgare. Wheat. 



From Portland, Oreg. Presented by Mr. R. C. Judson. Received December 

 4, 1900. 



Banatka winter wheat. Grown from No. 2956; imported by Mr. M. A. Carleton in 

 March, 1899. 



5630. Triticum vulgare. Wheat. 



From Portland, Oreg. Presented bv Mr. R. C. Judson. Received December 4, 

 1900. 



Sandomir winter wheat. Grown from No. 2958, imported by Mr. M. A. Carleton 

 in March, 1899. 



5631. Humulus lupulus. Hop. 



From Schwetzingen, Germany. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild (No, 456, 

 Nov. 6, 1900), December 5, 1900. 



"Cuttings of the Schwetzingen hop, one of the best early varieties, ripening the 

 middle of August. Not considered by Professor Braungart as so delicate as the ' Saaz ' 

 or 'Spalt,' and on this account may thrive better on American soils." {Fairchild.) 



5632. Caesalpinia bonducella. 



From Manila, P. I. Received July, 1900. 



This genus of leguminosa? contains some 40 species; inhabitants of the Tropics of 

 both hemispheres. Robust, erect trees, shrubs, or woody prickly climbers; leaves 

 large; flowers showy, yellow. In some parts of India it grows at an altitude of 2,500 

 feet. Oil from the seeds is useful in convulsions and palsy, debility after fever, and 

 other diseases. Is said to soften the skin and remove pimples. The seeds are used 

 instead of quinine, and also as an ointment. In disorders of the liver the leaves are 

 considered very efficacious. • The nuts are used for making bracelets and necklaces. 

 The seeds are used by children in place of marbles and in other games. The root is 

 also used for medical purposes. 



5633. Juglans regia. Walnut. 



From Mettmenstetten, Switzerland. Presented by Hon. A. Lieberknecht, U. S. 

 Consul at Zurich. 



5634. Garcinia mangostana. Mangosteen. 



From Ceylon. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild, December 7, 1900. Pre- 

 sented by Dr. Valentine Duke, of Newara, Eliya. 



Fruits covered with a coating of paraffin to preserve the germinative power of 

 the seeds. 



5635. Triticum vulgare. Wheat. 



From Kurman-Kemelchi, Central Crimea. Received through Mr. M. A. Carleton, 

 December 12, 1900. 



Crimean. "A hard red winter wheat, one of the best in the world. Adapted for 

 trial in Kansas, Oklahoma, northern Texas, Missouri, and southern portions of Iowa 

 and Nebraska. ' ' ( Carleton. ) 



