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32829 to 32836— Continued. 
32832. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. 
"(No. 1000.) A native central Asian variety, called Bjelaia Zwezda, meaning 
white star. Originated in the oasis of Samarkand. Fruits large, of pale-yellow 
color, very aromatic . " ( Meyer. ) 
32833. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. 
"(No. 1002.) A native central Asian variety of apricot, called Bairam-Ali. 
Said to be of excellent qualities." {Meyer.) 
32834. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. 
"(No. 1001.)" Cuttings of this received under S. P. I. No. 32348. See 
this number for description. 
32835. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. 
"(No. 1003.) " Cuttings of this received under S. P. I. No. 32349. See this 
number for description. 
32836. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. 
"(No. 1004.) " Cuttings received under S. P. I. No. 32350. See this number 
for description. 
32837. Languas galanga (L.) Stuntz. Galangale. 
From the island of Cebu. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, Chief, Division of 
Experiment Stations, Bureau of Agriculture, Manila, P. I. Received Feb- 
ruary 19, 1912. 
"This root is used in place of ginger, or perhaps in preference thereto. The plant is 
known in the Visayas as Langcauas and as Lancoas in Pampanga, Luzon; it is only 
semicultivated anywhere. It is used both raw and cooked with fish and meats." 
(Barrett.) 
32840 and 32841. 
From Mexico. Presented by Dr. C. A. Purpus, Zacuapam, Huatusco, Vera 
Cruz, Mexico. Received February 19, 1912. 
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Dr. Purpua: 
32840. Pedilanthus aphyllus Boiss. 
"Wax plant from Tehuacan, Puebla." 
32841. Pinus greggii Engelm. Pine. 
"From Esperanza, Puebla." 
32842. Persea Americana Miller. Avocado. 
From Guatemala City, Guatemala. Presented by Mr. Geo. A. Bucklin, jr., 
American consul general. Received February 20, 1912. 
"Seeds of the round variety from Amatitlan." 
32843 and 32844. 
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, Chief 
Division of Experiment Stations, Bureau of Agriculture. Received February 
20, 1912. 
"Roots of the following plants which are found in comparatively moist situations 
and in half shade; should prove desirable ornamentals." (Barrett.) 
32843. (Undetermined.) Aroid. 
32844. (Undetermined.) 
"A zinziberaceous plant that reaches a height of 10 to 15 feet." (Barrett.) 
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