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51191 to 51193— Continued. 



51192. Ipomoea xymphaeaefolia Blume. Convolvulacese. 



(/. peltaia Choisy.) Morning-glory. 



"A white-flowered perennial species which should be of interest to your 

 correspondents in Porto Rico, Cuba, and extreme southern Florida. 

 The plant is of medium growth and blossoms during the winter months, 

 the tourist season." (Wester.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47920. 



51193. Talinum patens (L.) Willd. Portulacacese. 



"An upright-growing perennial herb from Java, with tender, succu- 

 lent leaves absolutely free from fiber. The leaves are boiled and eaten 

 with meat, fish, or eggs, like spinach or turnip greens, and make an 

 excellent dish for the table. 



" The seeds should be sown very shallow, where they are well pro- 

 tected from heavy rains, as the young plants are very delicate. As soon 

 as the plants are 15 centimeters high they can be cut off a few centi- 

 meters above the ground, where tliey rapidly take root. Once the Talinum 

 T plants are through the seedling stage they grow very rapidly and are 

 easily multiplied from cuttings 10 to 12 centimeters long, both from the 

 tender tops and the mature stems. In the vegetable garden plants should 

 be set out above 25 centimeters apart, in rows 30 to 35 centimeters apart." 

 (Wester.) 



61194. BiscHOFiA TRiFOLiATA (Roxb.) Hook. Euphorbiaceae. 

 (B. javanica Blume.) 



From Buitenzorg. Java. Seeds presented by Dr. J. C. Koningsberger, 

 director, Botanic Gardens. Received August 5, 1920. 

 A deciduous tree native to the tropical slopes of the Himalayas. The red, 

 rough, moderately hard wood is esteemed one of the best timbers in Assam, 

 where it is used for bridges and other works of construction. It is sometimes 

 called " red cedar." (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products 

 of India, vol. 1, p. 454.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47835. 



51195 to 51197. 



From Chama, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry John- 

 son. Received August 23, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson. 



51195. AcHiMENEs sp. Gesneriaceae. 



"(No. 435.) A fine gesneriad with sky-blue flowers, borne in terminal 

 racemes of 3 to 22 or more, about 1 inch in diameter and with a white 

 and yellow throat. The plant produces small round scaly tubers and 

 should make a good basket plant." 



51196. Coix LACRYMA-joBi L. Poaccse. Job's-tears. 

 "(No. 171.) K-ohl. The Indians prize the seeds for necklaces. K-ohl 



means necklace, in Kekchi." 

 For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49516. 



51197. IsACHNE ABUNDiNACEA (Swartz) Griseb. Poaceae. Grass. 

 " (No. 434.) Grass." 



A grass climbing among shrubs or small trees to a height of as much 

 as 6 meters, with strong canes and elongate branches; the scabrous 

 blades are commonly 20 centimeters long and 1.5 to 2 centimeters wide; 



