202 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



iug the end of April. The bunches weigh l-\ to 2 pounds. The. berry has a very 

 thin skin and two or three seeds. The name means 'rose flavored' and the flavor 

 is that of rose petals. It was introduced into Poona. India, but did not succeed 

 there.'" {Fairchild.) 



8464. Yitis vixifera. Grape. 



From Kurrachee, India. Received through Messrs. Lathropand Fairchild (Xo. 

 828, February 2, 1902), March 10, 1902. 



Kandlmrl. "A long-berried, thin-skinned, white grape with very large bunches, 

 3 to 4 pounds in weight. It is a vigorous grower, but light bearer. An indigenous 

 sort, of fine flavor, suited to an arid climate, and alkaline soil in a verv warm climate." 



{Fairchild.) 



8465 to 8475. Citrullus vulgaris. Watermelon. 



From Monetta. S. C. Received through Mr. T. S. Williams, November 5, 1901. 



Seeds from hand-pollinated melons, grown from seeds imported by the Office of 

 Seed and Plant Introduction : 



8465. From Xo. 16. 



Melon of average size with dark-green stripes. Flesh orange-colored and 

 of very fine flavor. Vine small and not vigorous. This is an excellent melon 

 for home use. 



8466. From Xo. 35. 



A small green melon with white spots. The flesh is deep red and very fine. 

 The vine is small, but strong. 



8467. From Xo. 68, which is evidently mixed seed. 



A large, pale-green melon with broad, dark stripes. The flesh is orange- 

 colored and of very fine flavor. The vine is very vigorous. 



8468. From Xo. 68. 



A medium-sized, pale-green melon with broad, dark-green stripes. The 

 flesh is orange colored and of good flavor. The vine is very vigorous. 



8469. From Xo. 46. 



A large, light-gray melon. The flesh is deep red and of fine flavor. The 

 vine is very vigorous. 



8470. From Xo. 93. 



A rather large, gray melon, with green stripes. The flesh is pink and of 

 very fine flavor. The vine is vigorous. 



8471. From Xo. 2847. 



A fairly good, green melon of average size. The flesh is pale red and of good 

 flavor. The vine is strong. 



8472. From Xo. 2847. 



A medium-sized, mottled-green melon. The flesh is red and of good flavor. 

 The vine is strong. 



8473. From Xo. 2848. 



A large, white melon. The flesh is deep red, of fine texture and very fine 

 flavor. 



8474. From Xo. 2849. 



A medium-sized, dark-green melon, with small white stripes. The flesh is 

 deep red. of fine texture and delicious flavor. 



8475. From Xo. 6151. 



A very large, dark-green, striped melon. The flesh is pink, of rather coarse 

 texture, but fine flavor. 



