170 SEEDS AN B- PLANTS IMPORTED. 



7792. Triticum durum. Wheat. 



From Setif, Constantine Province, Algeria. Received through Messrs. D. G. 

 Fairchild and C. S. Scofield (No. 724, June 20, 1901), November 6; 1901. 



Mahmoudi. "This is quite similar to a well-known Algerian variety called 'Nab-el- 

 bel.' It is one of the most highly valued wheats for the macaroni trade which Setif 

 furnishes. The latter locality is probably the largest primary market for macaroni 

 wheats in Algeria, The seed obtained is from that grown by the Arabs in the vicinity 

 of Setif and the purity of type can not be guaranteed. This quantity is secured 

 through the kindness of Mr. G. Ryf, manager for the Societe Genevoise de Setif. In 

 the country of its origin, this wheat is sown in November or December and ripens 

 late in June or eaily in July. It may be worth while trying it, however, in the 

 spring-wheat regions of America, where it would be classed as one of the so-called 

 ' goose ' wheats. ' ' ( Fairchild and Scofield. ) 



7793. Triticum durum. Wheat. 



From Setif, Constantine Province, Algeria. Eeceived through Messrs. D. G. 

 Fairchild and C. S. Scofield (No. 725, June 20, 1901), November 6, 1901. 



Mohamed ben Bachir. "This variety of wheat is one of the prominent sorts grown 

 by both Arabs and French farmers on the high plateau of the Province of Constan- 

 tine. It is one of the sorts highly prized by manufacturers of macaroni, although its 

 name has not won for itself a reputation in the trade. It is one of the several valu- 

 able sorts commonly cultivated in this justly celebrated wheat region. The saying 

 is that this wheat was originally brought from Mecca by the pilgrim whose name it 

 bears. In botanical characters it is much like the Pelissier variety (No. 7785), and 

 it is possible that the Pelissier was obtained from this stock. This seed was purchased 

 of Mr. G. Ryf, of Setif, manager of the Geneva Company, and one of the best 

 cultivators in the country." (Fairchild and Scofield.) 



7794. Triticum durum. Wheat. 



From Setif, Constantine Province, Algeria. Received through Messrs. D. G. 

 Fairchild and C. S. Scofield (No. 726, June 20, 1901), November 6, 1901. 



Kahla. ' ' This is one of the wheats commonly grown by Arabs throughout Algeria. 

 As the name Kahla signifies, this is a black-chaffed sort. It is generally considered 

 to be one of the best of the Algerian wheats for adaptability to a wide variety of 

 adverse conditions. When such are favorable it produces grain of excellent quality 

 for macaroni manufacture. Under certain favorable climatic conditions the chaff 

 loses color somewhat, but under native culture on the gravelly hills of Algeria or in 

 the semiarid plains the purple-black of the chaff is a striking feature. This seed is 

 furnished the Department by Mr. G. Ryf, manager of the Geneva Society of Setif. 

 Commonly planted in November or December and harvested in June or July." 

 ( Fairchild and Scofield. ) 



7795. Triticum durum. Wheat. 



From Setif, Constantine Province, Algeria. Received through Messrs. D. G. 

 Fairchild and C. S. Scofield (No. 727, June 20, 1901), November 6, 1901. 



Richi. ' ' This variety is one of the best known from the Setif region, which latter 

 is perhaps the most important wheat-growing center of Algeria. It is very highly 

 prized for its good qualities as a macaroni-making wheat. The seed introduced was 

 grown by Arabs in the vicinity of Setif, and it may be mixed, but a little careful 

 selection to prominent type should give a good stock of pure seed. This wheat is a 

 vigorous grower, often succeeding fairly well on even very poor soil. As to quality 

 for macaroni making, it ranks very high. It is usually sown in December or Janu- 

 ary and harvested in June or July, but might be worthy of trial in the spring-wheat 

 region of the United States. Seed was obtained through Mr. G. Ryf, of Setif. The 

 region of Setif is on the high Algerian plateau, 3,500 feet above sea level. The winters 

 there are more severe than in many parts of Algeria, the temperature frequently 

 dropping to zero and snow being not infrequent." (Fairchild and Scofield. ) 



7796. Hordeum tetrastichum. Barley. 



From Setif, Constantine Province, Algeria. Received through Messrs. D. G. 

 Fairchild and C. S. Scofield (No. 728, June 20, 1901), November 6, 1901. 



Tetcherit. "The barleys of Algeria are nearly all four- rowed or six-rowed varieties 

 and have, as do most barlevs grown in hot climates, thick glumes. A cross sec- 



