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26768. PYRUS SALICIFOUA. 



From Frank Meyer, Sevastopol, 

 Russia, 



Wild pear growing on exposed, 

 stony mountain sides and cliffs, Var- 

 ■ iafoie in habit of growth, forming tall 

 busties or trees 20 feet high. Intro- 

 duced for trial as a stock for pears, 



RAPHANUS SATIVUS, "Ever- 

 lasting "Radish. 



White fleshed, medium sized winter 

 variety of excellent, piquant flavor. 



Sow in August or early September in 



rows 15 inches apart, allowing plants 

 plenty of space. Requires 2 to 3 

 months to mature, Roots preserve 

 their crispness throughout the winter 

 if stored in dry, cool cellars. Slice 

 and eat raw or cook like turnip. 



29050. PYRUS 3 P. Pear. From 



Sir. Edward G. Parker, Manchuria. 

 These varieties from Kwangning dis- 

 trict, are very resistant to drying 

 winds, sun scald, Might, etc. Recom- 

 mended as a hardy grafting stock for 

 improved varieties. Probably repre- 

 sents several varieties. 



29424. RAVEN ALA MADA- 

 GASCAR IE NS!S. Traveller's tree. 



From Mr. J. B. Donnelly, Palm Beach, 

 Florida, One of the most conspicuous 

 semi-tropical plants. It grows to a 

 height of 20 to SO feet and is a near 

 relative of thefoanana, resembling that 

 plant somewhat in the leaves. It has 

 a palm-like trunk with large leaves, 

 crowded in two ranks so that the 

 head has the form of a gigantic fan. 



32660, RADiGULA ARMOR- 

 AG I A. Horse-radish. Through Mr. 

 Frank N. Meyer, from Soosdal, "Vlad- 

 imir Government, Russia. A variety 

 of horse-radish famous for its fine 

 qualities ; in especial demand in Rus- 

 sia during the winter holidays. 



30538. RHAMNUS IMERE- 

 TINUS- Buckthorn. From Mr. A. 

 Rolloff, Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. Oc- 

 curs in the Province of Kars in the 

 Trans - Caucasian region of south- 

 eastern Russia. Shrub with very large 

 leaves, 3% inches wide by 10 inches 

 long. Grows in dry, somewhat shady 

 places. 



