
          37699. BOTOR TETRAGONOLOBA. 
From Lamao, Bataan,
Philippines, through P. J. Wester.
A tropical climbing bean with long,
winged pods, suitable for use as string
beans, when tender being of excellent
quality. In India pods are also used
in "Indian Pickles." Successful only
in moist tropics, on rich, well-drained
soil. Formerly known as Dolichos
tetragonolobus.

32416. BRASSICA JUNCEA.
Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
Sarepta, Saratoff Government, Russia.
The famous Sarepta mustard which is
very strong and in great favor throughout 
Russia. Besides being ground into
mustard powder, the seeds themselves
are often used in cooking. The oil
which is expressed from the seeds is
also used for culinary purposes.

36770. BRASSICA OLERACEA 
CAULO-RAPA. Kohlrabi.
From Frank N. Meyer, Kalgan, China.
Giant variety, occasional specimens
weighing 25 pounds. Related to cabbage, 
but only its swollen fleshy stems
are eaten. As garden vegetable, sow
same as cabbage. Cut while stems are
young and tender, cook like turnips.
For stock food, sow in open ground.
        