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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



36841 to 36845. 



From Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and 

 Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 18, 

 1913. 



Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe. 



36841. Mangifera indica L. Mango. 

 "(No. 26. November 20, 1913.) Bud wood of the vai-iety called Manga da 



Rosa, or Rose mango, from the orchard of Dr. Miguel de Teive e ArgoUo, at 

 Roma, on the outsldrts of Bahia. 



" Manga da Rosa is one of the commonest named varieties of the mango, both 

 here and at Rio de Janeiro. The name seems to be applied to seedling trees 

 in many cases. On investigation we find that the seed is poly embryonic, 

 which leads to the belief that the variety may in reality be a seedling race or 

 type, like the No. 11 of the West Indies and Florida, and like this race maintain 

 its characteristics, even when grown from seed. 



"The fruits of this variety are of good size and ripen here in December and 

 January. At the present time they are almost full grown. The form is some- 

 what similar to that of the No. 11 mango, broad at the base, with the stem 

 inserted to one side, making the left shoulder full and high, while the right 

 shoulder is falling. The apex is rather pointed, with a rather prominent beak 

 about one-half inch above the longitudinal center of the fruit. Both cheeks 

 are distinctly compressed and are overspread with rich rose-red, a very attractive 

 and striking color. The seed is medium in size and those we have examined 

 contained from five to eight embryos. The flavor and quality are said to be 

 very good, and the trees seem to be carrying better crops of fruit than in the case 

 of other varieties. This mango should be given a thorough trial in Florida, 

 both to determine its value as a fruit and to throw more light on the fruiting 

 habits of the polyembryonic mangos, which seem to be an especially promising 

 class." 



See S. P. I. No. 36688 for a previous introduction and Plate IV for an illustra- 

 tion of the fruit of this mango. 



36842. Bauhinia sp. 



"(No. 22a. November 9, 1913.) Seeds collected from a tree growing on the 

 Rua Victoria, near No. 61. This small tree, 18 to 20 feet high, bears very pretty 

 Hght-pink flowers and long, brownish pods. It is seen quite often in the yards 

 here in the city. It is possible that this species is already in the United States. 

 It should be propagated and tried, as it might prove quite distinct." 



36843. Operculina tuberosa (L.) Meissn. 



"(No. 23a. November 9, 1913.) Seeds of a supposed Ipomoea. An old 

 gate and posts near 71 Rua Victoria are covered with a strong-growing woody 

 vine that has been almost completely killed, on account of street-improvement 

 work. The seed pods, wliich are very large and characteristic of those of our 

 morning-glories, contain from one to four, rarely five, large velvety black seeds. 

 A leaf of which we made a rough pencil sketch is 7 lobed. We were unable to 

 find a flower. For propagation and test in California and Florida." 



36844. Carica papaya L. Papaya. 

 "(No. 25a. November 12, 1913.) Seeds of an interesting variety of the 



mamao, or papaya, obtained in the market at Bahia. The fruit is oblate in form, 

 4 inches long, and 5 inches wide. It would be an ideal size for shipping. The 

 quality is good, but the seed cavity is rather large. Should be tried in southern 

 Florida." 



