
          33749. ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS. 
Okra. From E. A.
Mcllhenny, Avery Island, La. An
Egyptian variety of okra imported
several years ago and since improved
by selection. It is an early bearer
and has thicker and more tender flesh
than the varieties commonly grown.

18580. ABELMOSCHUS MANIHOT. 
From F. N. Meyer, Pekin,
China. A large, malvaceous herb, 3 to
9 feet high, perennial in warm climates,
annual in cooler situations.
This variety, which is native to southern 
China, seems to be allied to the
Sunset Hibiscus of the trade, but has
larger flowers of a brighter yellow
color.

39355. ACACIA HORRIDA.
Doorn-boom or Karra-Doorn. From
Mr. J. Burtt-Davy, Johannesburg,
South Africa. Usually small, umbrella-
shaped tree, 10 to 15 feet high, with
greater spread than height; occasionally 
taller with less spread, bearing
spines 3 inches long. Usually evergreen 
but often leafless for considerable 
periods. Exudes gum of good
quality. Used extensively in tanning.
Grows under semi-arid conditions.
        