JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 



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52343 to 52349. 



From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by L. Koch, chief, Plant Breed- 

 ing Station for Annual Crops. Received January 12, 1921. Quoted notes 

 by Mr. Koch. 



52343 and 52344. Arachis hypogaea L. Fabacese. Peanut. 



52343. " Katjang Tanoh ToeMn, one of the best types of peanuts. 

 The seed pods are formed close together like those of Spanish 

 peanuts, which ripen here in about 80 days. This variety ripens in 

 about 100 days. When harvested, almost all the seed pods are 

 ripe, so that there is almost no loss from overripe or shriveled 

 seeds." (Koch.) 



52344. "Katjang Tanoh Witte Bastaard No. 3. One of the types 

 obtained by crossbreeding white hybrid No. 3. This variety 

 ripens in about 100 days; the seed pods are formed close to- 

 gether like those of Spanish peanuts and ' small Japan nuts.' 

 When harvested almost all the seed pods are ripe, so that there is 

 almost no loss from overripe or shriveled seeds." {Koch.) 



52345 to 52349. Sot a max (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soy bean. 



{Glycine hispida Maxim.) 



52345. " Witte Kedelci No. 18, a variety imported from Formosa, 

 which is late ripening, having a growing period of about 120 

 days." 



52346. " Zicarte Kedelei No. 15. Selected Javanese variety which 

 has a growing period of 95 to 100 days." 



52345. " White Kedelci No. IS, a variety imported from Formosa, 

 With a growing period of 95 to 100 days." 



52348. Zwarte Kedelei No. 17a. Imported from Formosa. This 

 variety has a growing period of 95 to 100 days." 



52349. " Zicarte Kedelei No. 27. Probably a Chinese variety, which 

 has a growing period of 95 to 100 days. Peking ripens here in 

 about 75 days." 



52350 and 52351. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese. 



Sugar cane. 



From Fajardo, Porto Rico. Seeds presented by R. A. Vive, in charge. 

 Experimental Station. Received January 15, 1921. 



52350. Demerara 433. A variety known to produce fertile seeds and 

 juice of high density ; the most tolerant to mosaic disease of any cane 

 that we have." {Vive.) 



52351. " Demerara 109. A variety known to produce fertile seeds and 

 juices of high density. A very good germinator." {Vive.) 



52352. Davidsonia pruriens F. Muell. Cunoniacese. 



From Burringbar, New South Wales. Seeds presented by B. Harrison. 

 Received January 18, 1921. 

 "A palmlike tree with large long-lobed leaves at the top. The pear-shaped 

 purple plums are borne on the trunk and even on the roots of the tree if these 

 are exposed above the surface of the ground. The fruit juice makes a refresh- 

 ing beverage for summer time and could also be used for coloring liquids, etc." 

 {Earrison.) 



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