
          36934. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA. 
Tree Tomato. From La
Guaira, Venezuela, through Thomas
W. Voetter. Large-leaved, half-woody
plant or small tree of Solanum family.
Cultivated for its egg-shaped fruits,
of reddish color and firm, tomato-like
flesh, of musky-acid flavor. Used for
preserves or fruit salad. Can be fruited 
in greenhouse; possibly even outside 
south of Atlanta.

36257. DAHLIA SP. Mexican
Wild Dahlia. From Contreras D. F.,
Mexico, through Wm. Brockway.
Seedlings from seed collected from the
true wild dahlia, growing on sides of
Ajusco mountain. Probably all single
flowered forms. Colors variable, including 
red, orange, lemon, violet and
white. Very vigorous and floriferous.
Crossing with cultivated dahlia might
produce new and valuable varieties.

38786. DAUCUS CAROTA.
Carrot. From Frank N. Meyer, Sianfu,
China. A long, blood-red carrot of
special value for pickling purposes on
account of its attractive color. It is
called by the Chinese, Hong tiao loba,
meaning, "red stick root." Thrives
best on deep, rich, sandy soils which
retain moisture well.
        