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52752 and 52753. Lupin us spp. Fabacese. 



From Paris, France. Seeds presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re- 

 ceived March 30, 1921. 



52752. LupiNus albus L. Fabaceae. White lupine. 



" A tall-growing lupine with white flowers. The variety vulgaris is 

 cultivated in southern Europe. Formerly this variety was cultivated 

 in Germany but usually does not mature there. The bitter principle 

 in both seeds and plants make the crop useful only for green manuring. 

 In Germany it has been superseded by the yellow lupine." {A. J. 

 Pieters. ) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39347. 



52753. LupiNUs luteus L. Fabacese. Yellow lupine. 

 "A species native to southern Europe and cultivated especially in 



Germany for green manure. It is more resistant to drought than the 

 white, and will thrive on thin, lime-poor soils. This plant does not 

 make as large a mass of growth as the white but ripens earlier." {A. J. 

 Pieters.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39349. 



52754. AvicENNiA OFFiciNAtis L. Verbenaceae. White mangrove. 



From Manila, Philippine Islands. Cuttings presented by Adn. Hernandez, 

 director, Bureau of Agriculture. Received February 9, 1922. 

 A small Philippine tree found along the outer edges of swamps ; the dark- 

 green, leathery leaves are hairy beneath and about 4 inches long. The small, 

 orange-yellow flowers are borne in few-flowered heads, and the fruit is a sin- 

 gle-seeded capsule. The wood is hard, heavy, diflJicult to split, and is rarely 

 attacked by beetles. (Adapted from Brotvn, Minor Products of Philippine 

 Forests, vol. 1, p. 80.) 



52755. Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd. Euphorbiaceae. 



(A. triloba Forst.) Lumbang'. 



From Dania, Fla. Nuts presented by George W. Bloom. Received De- 

 cember 20, 1920. Numbered March 31, 1921. 

 " Candlenut. The tree is 50 feet high with a spread of 30 feet. It bore 2 

 bushels or more of nuts. Three young plants that came up under the tree 

 were pulled up and planted in cans in the latter part of August, and they are 

 now 2 feet high ; these will be planted on my place here in Dania the last of 

 this month. There are also two plants from nuts sprouted in cans. Three 

 uncracked nuts were planted and three that were cracked just enough to break 

 the shell. Two of the cracked nuts developed into trees. The nuts have been 

 given to everyone that cared to try or plant them. Apparently the kernels 

 are not injurious, as they have been eaten by a number of children with no 

 noticeable ill effects." (Bloom.) 



52756 to 52773. 



From Bedford, England. Plants presented by Laxton Bros. Received 

 March 15, 1921. Quoted notes from Laxton, Strawberries and Small 

 Fruits, 1919 and 1920. 



52756. Fragaria moschata Duchesne. Rosacese. Hautbois strawberrj. 

 " Royal. A fine alpine form, with rich aromatic flavor." 



52757. Fragabia vesca L. Rosacese. Wood strawberry 

 " Red Alpine. The best form of alpine strawberry," 



