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( nouncedly acid with a pleasant flavor not unlike that of the crab apple. The 

 I relatively large seed which clings to the flesh is sometimes absent. The fruit 

 I is too acid for use as a dessert but would, in all probability, make an excellent 



jelly. The fruit is used in some localities for making preserves, wine, and 



pickles. 



The tree is of vigorous growth, succeeds well where the wet and dry seasons 

 I are strongly accentuated, and requires well-drained land for the best results. 

 I In productiveness it is apparently exceeded by no other species in the genus, 

 and it ripens principally from April to June. ('Adapted from Philippine Agri- 

 cultural Review, vol. 8, p. 105.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38375. 



61202 and 51203. 



From Seville, Spain. Seeds presented by Robert Hamden, American consul. 

 Received September 3, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Harnden. 



51202. AvENA SATivA L. Poacese. ^ Oats. 

 " Gray oats, one of the only two kinds grown in Andalusia." 

 "Apparently similar to Winter Turf {Gray Winter):' (C W. War- 



l)urton.) 



51203. AvKAA. sTERiLis L. PoacesB. Oats. 

 " Fair oats, one of the only two kinds grown in Andalusia." 



51204. Pachika fastuosa (DC.) Decaisne. Bombacaceae. 

 (P. macrocarpa Walp.) 



From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Seedlings presented by Gonzalo M. 

 Fortun, director. Agricultural Experiment Station. Received September 

 4, 1920. 



Seedlings of a handsome tropical tree, native to Mexico. The flowers in 

 their size and color are both exceptional and attractive, as they measure about 

 a foot in diameter ; the strap-shaped petals are white, and the large brushlike 

 cluster of stamens crimson and yellow. The foliage is not unlike that of the 

 horse-chestnut, but it is more leathery in texture. (Adapted from Gardeners* 

 Chronicle, vol. 54, p. S25.) 



51205. Passiflora moulissima (H. B. K.) Bailey. Passifloraceae. 



From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by James Birch Rorer, Aso- 

 ciaci6n de Agricultores del Ecuador. Received September 9, 1920. 

 " Seeds of a fruit which is grown in the valleys of the Sierra and which ift 

 commonly called ' tacso.' The flavor of the fruit is somewhat like that of 

 currants. A very delicious sherbet or ice cream can be made from it and also 

 a fine drink or ' refresco.' " (Rorer.) 



51206 and 51207. 



From Buitenzorg, Java. Bulbs presented by Dr. P. J. S. Cramer, chief, 

 Plant-Breeding Station. Received September 9, 1920. 

 51206. Agave cantala (Haw.) Roxb. Amaryllidacese. 



A species long grown in the Philippine Islands for "maguey fiber," 

 probably originally introduced from Mexico. The short, thick stem 

 bears an aloelike cluster of large fleshy leaves and a tall flower stalk, 

 on which grow a large number of small bulbils or " pole plants." The 

 spiny-edged leaves are grouped compactly around the stem and terminate 

 in a hard, sharp spine. The plant lives from 7 to 25 years and does 



