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50348. ZiziPHUS SPINA -CHRisTi (L.) Willd. Rhamnaceae. 



From Algiers, Algeria. Seed presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received May I'l, 

 1920. 



A large tree, cultivated as an ornamental in the oases and gardens of the Sudan, 

 with bright-green leaves somewhat fleshy and cordate and ovoid, fragrant, red-brown 

 I fruit. The red wood is used by the natives for coarse carp.entry. (Adapted from 

 Bulletin de la Societe de Horticulture de Tvjiis, vol. 17. p. 125. ) 



For pre\ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44361. 



1 50344. Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. Vacciniacese. Red bilberry. 



From Stockholm. Sweden. Fruits presented by Dominic T. Murphy. American 

 consil general. Received May 14. 1920. 

 A smill bush, seldom more than 7 or 8 inches in height, which grows wild in northern 

 : Europe. The leaves are evergreen, and the ])lossoms are white or pink. The deep- 

 i red berries have a tart, SDur taste and are a reasonable substitute for cranberries. 



The shrub grows best upon the heathery moors, in light forest growths, and on Ihe 

 ' lower hills of the mountainous districts. (Adapted from Commerce Reports, Novem- 

 ber 2S, 1910.) 



A form, Vacdnium vitis-idaea var. minor, of this plant grows in the extreme north- 

 eastern United States and in Canada; it is here known as the mountain or rock 

 • cranberry. 



I 50345. Andropogox sp. Poaceag. 



I From Kisantu, Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father H. Vanderyst. 

 I Received July 29, 1920. 



I 50346. Allium cepa L. Liliacese. Onion. 

 1 From Valencia, Spain. Seeds presented by John R. Putnam. American consul. 

 1 Received May 22, 1920. 



For use in horticultural and pomological investigations. 



50347 and 50348. 



From Kulare, via Cairns, Queensland. Australia. Seeds presented by J. A. 

 Hamilton. Received May 4, 1920. 



50347. Eucalyptus tereticornis J. E. SmilJa. Myrtaceee. 



This tree is usually not m3re thm 100 feet high in Australia. It grows 

 best near th3 C3ast. but endures the dry heit oi the interior valleys. The 

 trees of thi^ species furnish' an excellent red timber which is very hard and 

 durable. (Adapted from McClatchie, Eucalypts Cultivated in the United States, 

 Bulletin So, U. S. Bureau of Forestry, p. 81.) 



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



50348. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabaceae. Mung bean! 

 According to Mr. Hamilton th?se beans are there known as 'green soy beans. 



50349 to 50351. Avena sativa L. Poaceae. Oats. 

 From Bremen, Germany. Presented by Prof. S. Tacke. director. Moor-\'ersuchs- 

 Station. Received May 18 and 20, 1920. Quoted notes by Professor Tacke. 



50349. "Bright-yellow oats. " 50351. '"Golden yellow oats. ' 



50350. "Black-speckled oats. " 



