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5903. Hordeum distichum. Barley. 



From Saaz, Bohemia. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild (No. 477, Nov. 

 20, 1900), February 9, 1901. 



"Bohemian brewing barley from the estates of Prince Schwarzenberg, at Jinovic, 

 near Saaz. From sandy loam, soil rich in lime. Much exported to Norway. 

 This is an excellent representative Bohemian barley, though probably not a pure 

 variety. ' ' ( Fairchild. ) 



5904. Cucumis melo. Muskmelon. 



From Elgin, Utah. Received through Mr. J. F. Brown, February 9, 1901. 

 Khiva. Seed grown from No. 114, Inventory No. 1. 



5905. Secale cereale. Rye. 



From Tenmile, W. Va. Received through Mr. F. Spiker, February 12, 1901. 

 Winter Ivanof, grown from No. 1342, Inventory No. 2. 



5906. Cucurbita maxima. Honey pumpkin. 



From Eden, Nebr. Received through Mr. D. J. Wood, February 14, 1901. 

 Seed grown from No. 14, Inventory No. 1. 



5907. Chaetochloa italica. Millet. 



From Brookings, S. Dak. Received through Prof. D. A. Saunders, February 

 15, 1901. 



Seed grown from No. 2798, Inventory No. 7. 



5908. Cucumis melo. Muskmelon. 



From Waterloo, Kans. Received through Mr. J. W. Riggs, February 14, 1901. 

 Maroussia Lessemtsley, grown from No. 27, Inventory No. 1 . 



5909 to 5918. Vitis vinifera. G-rape. 



From Lesina Island, Dalmatia. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild (Nos. 

 486-495), February 20, 1901. A collection of grape cuttings of the following 

 varieties: 



5909. 



Boglich. "A dark-colored sweet table grape having a thick skin. The 

 bunches are said to grow to a very large size, sometimes weighing as much 

 as fourteen pounds. Suitable for limestone soils." (No. 486.) (Fairchild.) 



5910. 



Marascina. "A small light-brown translucent grape, of unusual sweetness. 

 It is a shy bearer and subject to Peronospora. Originated near Sebenico on 

 mainland. A high-grade dessert wine, known as Marascina, is made from 

 this grape. This wine somewhat resembles Marsala, but is considered by 

 some as superior, and sells for a much higher price than any of the other 

 wines of this region. ' ' (No. 487. ) ( Fairchild. ) 



5911. 



Stronzo di Gallo. "One of the three best grapes grown on this island. It 

 is a thin-skinned white grape of a peculiar long shape and contains but one 

 seed. It will keep until January. Suitable for poor limestone soils. " (No. 488.) 

 {Fairchild.) 



