26684. CERCIS SILIQUASTRUM, 
Judas Tree. 
Brom Frank Meyer, Kirikinesh, 
Crimea. 
Ornamental shrub, occurring in 
stony, almost sterile locations, grow- 
ing to a height of 35 feet under favor-~ 
abie conditions; with giabrous leaves 
and bright purple flowers, Of ex« 
ceptional promise as an ornamental 
tree in mild-wintered regions where 
hot, dry summers prevail. 
95850. GHALGAS PANICU- 
LATUS. From Buitenzorg, Java. 
Presented by Dr. M. Treub. A simati 
tree with close-grained, hard, white 
wood, sometimes used for wood en- 
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GHENOPODIUM QUINOA. 
Tall annual largely cultivated on 
the dry slopes of the Andes for its nu- 
tritious butacrid seeds used in soups or 
prepared similar to rice in several 
changes of water. Recommended for 
‘rial as a substitute for spinach, for 
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82079. GHAYSOPHYLLUM 
SP. From Mr. C. kK. Mead, Encarna- 
cion, Paraguay. A rapidly growing 
tree, attaining a height of 20 meters, 
fruiting thefourth year. Bark smooth, 
wood white and very light. Fruit 
something the shape and size of an 
olive, very astringent and not relished 
fresh, 
CICER ARIETINUM, 
Chick-peas, Garbanzos. 
Drought resistant varieties of this 
legumeare recommended for dryfarm- 
ing regions and asrotation crops with 
vheat. Culturesimilar to English bush 
peas and the yield of seeds about 12 
bushels per acre. The small pods con- 
tain one or two seeds, eaten roasted 
like salted peanuts, boiled cr baked 

23222. CITRULLUS VUL. 
GARIS. Watermelon. From Mr, 
Frank N. Meyer, Tangsi, Chehkiang, 
China. A watermelon with yellow 
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flesh, said to be of good quality; found 
growing on low ficids around Tangsi. 
