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32757 to 32774— Continued. 
32766. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat. 
From Kharkof, Russia. 
"(No. 1736a, December 22, 1911.) A variety of beardless winter wheat, 
called Krassny besostaia, extensively grown in southern Russia and possessing 
much the same qualities as the preceding number. Obtained from the same 
source." (Meyer.) 
32767. Hordeum vulgare L. Barley. 
From Rostov, Russia. 
"(No. 1737a, December 19, 1911.) A new variety of black summer barley, 
called Chorny gladko-osti. First found at the agricultural experiment station 
in Taganrog, southern Russia. This is a decided improvement on the ordinary 
barleys with their hooked awns, which make them especially objectionable for 
feeding purposes. Obtained at the agricultural experiment station near 
Rostov, through Mr. S. M. Groobnieff, Secretary of the Don-Kuban-Tersk 
Agricultural Society. This barley seems to do well in regions with rather 
high summer temperatures and where there is only a relatively light precipi- 
tation. To be used exclusively for breeding purposes. " (Meyer.) 
32768. Panicum miliaceum L. Millet. 
From Kharkof, Russia. 
"(No. 1738a, December 22, 1911.) A variety of millet called Chorny proso. 
It has large, black seeds and is a medium-early ripener. In Kharkof it is con- 
sidered to be the best variety. Obtained from Mr. P. V. Budrin, Director of 
the Agricultural Selection Station at Kharkof." (Meyer.) 
32769. Helianthus annutjs L. Sunflower. 
From Rostov, Russia. 
"(No. 1739a, December 19, 1911.) A variety of sunflower called Zelenha, 
which has large, plump seeds, is cultivated for oil production exclusively, and is 
specially recommended as being more resistant to the ravages of orobanches 
than the ordinary varieties. Obtained like No. 1737a (S. P. I. No. 32767)." 
(Meyer.) 
32770. Pisum sativum L. Pea. 
From Moscow, Russia. 
"(No. 1740a, January 10, 1912.) A tall-growing sugar pea, said to be a pro- 
lific bearer, with seeds that swell out in cooking and have a meaty flavor. 
Called MergeinisH, probably derived from the German name 'Meerheim.' 
Purchased in Moscow. " (Meyer.) 
32771 Pisum sativum L. - Pea. 
From Moscow, Russia. 
"(No. 1741a, January 10, 1912.) A variety of garden pea called Chorny-piati; 
has black eyes. Said to be of tall growth and of ordinary quality. Purchased 
in Moscow. " (Meyer.) 
32772. Pisum sativum L. Pea. 
From Moscow, Russia. 
"(No. 1742a, January 4, 1912.) A variety of garden pea obtained from the 
originator, Mr. D. von Roodzinski, in charge of the Selection Station near 
Moscow; called by him Stambovi-Petrowska-Razumowshi. An erect grower 
with fasciated stem. Is a prolific bearer; the flowering period is confined to 
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