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49864 to 49857— Continued. 



49855. Eucalyptus sp. Myrtacese. 



''Flooded gum. This species likes plenty of moisture, but grows on poor 

 soil: It grows very straight and is the largest eucalyptus which grows on this 

 table-land." 



49856. Eucalyptus tereticorxis J. E. Smith. Myrtaceae. 



"This must be fairly hardy, as we get rather hard frost here at night in 

 winter. The most noticeable feature in the habit of Eucalyptus tereticornis is 

 that of flowering in the winter; last winter the trees began flowering at the 

 end of May and trees were in flower until the end of September." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38728. 



49857. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabaceae. Mung bean. 

 "Green Chinese variety." 



49858. Trichosanthes quixquangulata A. Gray. Cucurbitacese. 



From Littleriver, Fla. Seeds presented by J. J. Soar, Littleriver Nurseries, 

 through Dr. David Fairchild. Received April 7, 1920. 

 "These seeds were given to me by Mr. Soar, who says that the plant came from the 

 Philippines. It is the showiest gourd I have ever seen, being a bright red, redder 

 than the reddest apple. As a decorative plant it should be very valuable, and the 

 fruits would make the prettiest kind of decorations for Christmas trees." {Fairchild.) 

 For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43266. 



19859 to 49860. 



From Melbourne, Victoria. Seeds presented by F. H. Baker. Received April 

 7, 1920. 



49859. DoRYANTHES PALMERi W. Hill. Amaryllidaccse. 



A gigantic showy amaryllid with very numerous ribbed leaves 6 to 8 feet 

 long and 4 to 6 inches wide. The stem or scape is 8 to 10 feet high and bears 

 a compact inflorescence 3 feet long, composed of short, few-flowered spikes. 

 The scarlet perianth segments are pale red within. Native to New South 

 Wales. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 6665.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23433. 



49860. Eucalyptus alpina Lindl. Myrtaceae. 



A rare, slow-growing, shrubby eucalypt with stout branches, thick, oval, 

 or roundish shining dark-green leaves, and rather large almost hemispherical 

 fruits. It is restricted in distribution to the summit of Mount William, Western 

 Australia, at an altitude of over 4,000 feet. It endures quite a cold climate 

 and braves sharp frosts and snowstorms several months in the year. (Adapted 

 from Mueller, Eucalyptographia, vol. 2, p. 1.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38709. 



49861. Ananas sativus Schult. f. Bromeliacese. Pineapple. 



From the City of Mexico, Mexico. Suckers presented by the Direcci6n de 

 Agricultura. Received April 8, 1920. 

 Guatemala Spineless White. 



"This variety has a number of points which would commend it for our use; it is 

 spineless, ripens early, has a delicious flavor, and is apparently a good shipper." 

 (P. H. Rolfs.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 14452. 

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