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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



38779— Continued. 



though introtUiced here as early as 1802. The tree flourishes and produces 

 fruit at Peradeuiya, but the variety here grown is obviously an indifferent one. 

 There are several varieties in cultivation, distinguished by size and shape of 

 fruit, quality of pulp, and size of seed. Litchi fruits are dried and preserved 

 in China and Cochin China, whence they are exported to Europe and America. 

 Dried litchis are not unlike raisins, both in appearance and taste. The tree 

 may be increased by seed, but *)udding or grafting should be adopted to propa- 

 gate the best varieties." (Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and 

 Planting.) 



For an illustration of the litchi tree as grown in California, see Plate I. 



38780. HoRDEUM vuLGARE L. Poacese. Barley. 



From Amoy, China. Presented by Mr. Lester Maynard, American consul. 

 Received July 16, 1914. 



38781 to 38844. 



From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer 

 for the Department of Agriculture. Received July 10, 1914. Quoted 

 notes by Mr. Meyer. 



38781. Ophiopogon japonicus (L. f.) Ker-Gaw^er. Liliacese. 



"(No. 2112a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A 

 liliaceous herbaceous perennial, found in shady nooks on rocky places. 

 Of value possibly in the hardy border in shady places." 



38782. Bkassica pekinensis (Lour.) Skeels. Brassicacese. Pe-tsai. 

 "(No. 2052a. Tsaochowfu, Shantung, China. March 11, 1914.) A 



remarkably fine variety of winter pe-tsai, of very white color and 

 possessing a mild, sweet flavor. Weighs up to 10 pounds apiece, 

 Chinese name Ta pai ts'ai, meaning ' large white vegetable.' See former 

 notes [S. P. I. No. 36113] as to cultivation." 



38783. Beassica napifobmis (Paill. and Bois) Bailey. Brassicaceae. 



Turnip-rooted Chinese cabbage. 

 "(No. 2053a. Village of Tachungko, near Taianfu, Shantung, China. 

 March 21, 1914.)" 



38784 and 38785. Raphanus sativus L. Brassicaceae. Radish. 



38784. "(No. 2054a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.) 

 A Chinese winter radish of a beautiful bright red color; shape 

 round and flattened; size medium large. A very attractive-look- 

 ing winter vegetable. Chinese name THeh hung tan lo po, meaning 

 * iron-red ball root.* " 



38785. "(No. 2055a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.) 

 A variety of Chinese early summer radish of bright red color and 

 of elongated shape. Can be eaten fresh or stewed. Chinese name 

 Yeh chi hung shut lo po, meaning ' wild-pheasant red-winter root.' " 



38786. Daucus cakota L. Apiaceae. Carrot. 



"(No. 2056a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.) A long, 

 blood-red carrot. Of special value for pickling purposes on account of 

 its attractive color. Thrives best on deep, rich, sandy soils which retain 

 moisture well. Chinese name Hung t'iao lo po, meaning ' red-stick root.' " 



