
          into bearing at an early age and yields prolifically. The
fruit is similar to that of William's Bon Chretien. Said to
be promising as a commercial variety.

43186. PYRUS COMMUNIS. Pear. Var . Winter Cole. From New Zea-
land. Presented by H.R.Wright. Seedling of Winter [Ne]ls ?] which
it resembles. Fruit almost round, of medium size; skin pale
yellow, spotted with russet. Said to be of excellent flavor.

47778. RHUS SUCCEDANEA. Sumach. From Darjiling, India. Seeds
presented by G. H. Cave, Director, Lloyd Botanic Garden. A
small tree native to many parts of Hawaii, ranging from 2,000
to 8,000 feet. The light brown drupes enclose large oily
seeds from which the Japanese prepare a beautiful white wax
suitable for making candles. The tree also yields a small
amount of varnish.

49366. RICINUS COMMUNIS. Castor-bean. From Mexico. Seeds
presented by J. R. Uribe, This castor-bean is said to grow
wild in certain parts of Mexico. The seeds are 7/10 inch
long by 3/5 inch wide, light gray with a few brown markings.

44426. ROSA ODORATA . Rose. From China. Collected by F.N. Mey-
er, Agricultural Explorer. A climbing rose producing double
white flowers, with light pink centers. An attractive rose,
of unusual value as a stock on which to graft or bud other
roses. Cuttings root very readily. Will not stand severe frost.

49684. ROSA SOULIEANA. Rose. From China, Received through Vil-
morin-Andrleux & Co . , Paris, Prance. A large straggling bush
rose with short sharp prickles, and pale green leaves 2 to 3
inches long. The creamy white flowers are about 2 inches wide,
borne singly on the ends of the branches or in cymose clusters.

47923. RUBUS SP. Bramble. From Zamboanga, Philippine Islands.
Seeds presented by P. J. Wester, Agricultural Advisor. Grows
on high elevations in North Luzon, and may do well in Florida.

46957. RUBUS BOGOTENSIS. Blackberry. From Colombia. Seeds
presented by Carlos Eder. A large-fruited blackberry which
grows wild in the subtropical zone of Colombia at an alti-
tude of 6,000 to 8,000 feet.

44401. RUBUS IRENAEUS . Bramble. From China. Presented by
Vicary Gibbs, Elstree, Herts, England. A shrubby Chinese Ru-
bus with evergreen foliage suggesting coltsfoot in size and
shape, but having a curious metallic luster on the upper
surface. The flowers are white and are followed by large red
fruits. Recommended as a ground cover for semishaded slopes.

48023. RUMEX ABYSSINICUS. From Portuguese West Africa. Seeds
presented by John Grossweiler. This plant, which grows to a

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