OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 



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36930. Caeica papaya L. Papaya. 



From Brooks\-ille, Fla. Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooks- 

 ville. Received December 30, 1913. 

 Seed of original plant given to Mr. Gonime by Mr. A. F. Spawn, late of Kissinimee, 

 Fla. Seed supposed to be of Porto Rican origin. "We have two trees fruiting in the 

 garden here, and they have withstood the cold these two seasons so far. The fruit 

 appeals to me more than the Texas and Mexican varieties, being a little larger and 

 sweeter; in fact, it is one of the best flavored papayas I have ever eaten. They 

 make excellent preser\'es when cooked with lemon and a small quantity of apple." 

 (Gomme.) 



36931 to 36933. 



From Elim, German Southwest Africa. Presented by the Finnish Mission. 

 Received December 26, 1913. 



36931. Pexxtsetum glaucum (L.) R. Brown. Pearl millet. 



(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.) 

 "Omahangu.^^ 



36932. HoLCus sorghum L. Sorghum. 

 {Sorghum vulgare Pers.) 



* * Native name ' lil ja . ' Red seeded . ' ' 



36933. YiGNA SINENSIS (Tomer) Savi. Cowpea. 

 "Omahunde, native pea." 



36934. Cyphomaxdra betacea (Car.) Sendt. Tree tomato. 



From La GuajTa, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Voetter. American 

 consul. Received December 30, 1913. 

 " Tomate extranjero. Seeds of a fruit growing wild on the mountains near La Guayra. 

 The accounts of the nature of the plant are conflicting, some stating that it is a tree 

 about the size of a coffee tree: others that it is an annual and small. It is compara- 

 tively scarce. The fruit seems to be a species of tomato. It is about 3 inches long, 

 with a diameter about half that. It is ovoid in shape, with a very firm and smooth 

 skin, red in color, glossy, and of ver\'' attractive appearance. The flesh is flrm and 

 nearly fills the fruit, the seeds being relatively few in number and comparatively 

 hard. The consistence, structure, and flavor of the flesh are very like a tomato. It 

 preserves well. This plant is said not to be a native of Venezuela, and the names 

 given. Tomate extranjero and Tomate f ranees, would indicate the same." ( Voetter.) 



36935 and 36936. Holcus sorghtim L. Sorghum. 



{Sorghum vulgare Pers.) 

 From Carignan. Ardennes. France. Purchased from Denaiffe & Fils. Received 

 December 30, 1913. 



36935. Black. 36936. ^\^lite. 



