OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 



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36688 to 36715— Continued. 



36694. Citrus aurantium L. Bitter orange. 



"(No. 13. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 30, 1913.) Laranja da terra. 

 Bud sticks from the Catramby ranch, Banca Velha, near Rio de Janeiro. From 

 a large, vigorous, and healthy tree. Should be propagated and fruited for trial 

 as stocks in both California and Florida." 



36695. Hibiscus mutabilis L. 



"(No. 24a. Bahia, Brazil. November 12, 1913.) Seeds of a beautiful mal- 

 vaceous shrub found in a garden near Barra, in the outskirts of the city. The 

 plant is 15 or 18 feet high, with large, entire, light-green leaves, resembling those 

 of the abutilon. The flowers are 4 inches in diameter, double; the color a beau- 

 tiful rose pink. If not already grown in Florida, this plant is well worthy of a 

 trial." 



36696. MoRUS alba L. Mulberry. 



"(No. 17. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. November 1, 1913.) Cuttings of a mul- 

 berry growing on the property of Shr. Jose Elias Esteres, Rua Sao Gonfalo, in 

 Nictheroy, across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. This appears to be the same 

 variety as the one grown at the Catramby ranch. Porta d'Agua. We sampled 

 a preserve made from the fruits of Shr. Catramby' s tree, and it struck us as being 

 different from the mulberries grown in the United States and of very good 

 flavor. The fruit appears to be rather small, but the seeds are also small. It 

 may prove of value for the manufacture of jams and preserves." 



36697. Carica papaya L. Papaya. 

 I "(No. 27a. Bahia, Brazil. November 27, 1913.) Seeds of the large-fruited 



papaya, called here mamao da India. The specimen from which these seeds 

 were taken measured 11^ inches in length and 5| inches in width at its broadest 

 point. The flesh was 1\ inches thick, bright orange color, and of rich, agreeable 

 flavor, practically free from musky odor. This type is sometimes propagated 

 by cuttings, according to Dr. ArgoUo Ferrao, in order to perpetuate choice 

 strains. The fruits are prepared for eating by making four or five shallow inci- 

 sions from base to apex and allowing the milky juice to run out; after standing 

 for a day or two they are ready for the table. Should be grown in southern 

 Florida, in connection with the papaya breeding work." 



36698. Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck. Pomelo. 

 "(No. la. Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. October 10, 1913.) 



Grapefruit, purchased in the town of Bridgetown from one of the native women. 

 The fruit cut contained 51 seeds; globular shape, smooth skin, dull ivory-white 

 color; 12 J inches in circumference; flesh tender, no core, fairly juicy, good 

 flavor; badly stained with black-scale smut. Its seedy character prohibits it 

 from being of any special use in the United States unless as a stock for other 

 citrus fruits. Twenty-four cents was paid for 12 fruits." 



36699. Zea mays L. Com. 

 "(No. 2a. Barbados. October 10, 1913.) Yellow flint com, 14 rows, 38 



kernels in a row, dry and sound ; evidence of corn earworm attacks at end of cob 

 but not in kernels; ears tightly inclosed by a heavy husk, which extends 1 to 2 

 inches beyond the end of the ear. Stalks about 4^ feet high, frequently two 

 ears to the stalk. Mr. Shamel's estimate of the yield from the field where the 

 sample was secured is 40 bushels per acre. Hills 4 by 4 feet; hand cultivation; 

 dark, rich soil about 2 feet deep on coral rock. Seed corn dried in the husk on 

 the ridges of houses and in trees. Secured on a return trip to St. John's Church. 

 Corn usually planted from April to June, harvested from October to December. 



