CHENOPODIUM QUINOA. 



Tall annual, largely cultivated on the 

 dry slopes of the Andes for its nu- 

 tritious but acrid seeds used in soups 

 or prepared similar to rice in several 

 changes of water. Recommended for 

 trial as a substitute for spinach, for 

 which purpose its leaves have long 

 been used in France during the hot 

 off season for this vegetable. Its cul- 

 ture is similar to mustard. 



38330. CHORISIA SP„ Paina 

 Tree. From Lavras, Minas, Brazil, 

 through B. H. Hunnicutt. Like its 

 relative the Silk Cotton tree, this pro- 

 duces large, pear-shaped pods with 

 seeds surrounded by long silky fibers, 

 which are used for pillows and fine 

 mattresses. A small, rapid growing, 

 ornamental tree, bearing large, rose- 

 colored flowers. For trial in Florida. 



CICER ARIETINUM. Chick-- 

 peas. Garbanzos. Drought resistant 

 varieties of this legume are recom« 

 mended for dry farming regions and 

 as, rotation crops with wheat. Culture 

 similar to English bush peas and the 

 yield of seeds about 12 bushels per 

 acre. The small pods contain one or 

 two seeds. Eaten roasted like salted 

 peanuts, boiled or baked like navy 

 beans, or ground into floun 



