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32656. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. 
From Ormond. Fla. Presented by Mr. James P. Vininz. Bretton Inn. Re- 
ceived February 2, 1912. 
Ormond Winter. Fruits of this variety were received in the middle of January. 
They were of excellent flavor and one among the lot was found to be seedless. 
Cuttings. 
32657 to 32659. 
. From Bombay. India. Purchased from Ralli Bros. Received January 30, 1912. 
Seeds of the following: 
32657. Dolichos biflorus L. 
"KuWd." 
32658. Phaseolus aco.vitifolius Jacq. 
"Jfutt." 
32659. Vigna cylindrica Stickman Skeels. Catjang. 
•• Chowli" 
32660. Radicula armoracia (L.) Robinson. Horse-radish. 
From Moscow. Russia. Received through Mr. Frank X. Meyer, agricultural 
explorer. February 2, 1912. 
"(No. 1020. January 8. 1912. » A variety of horse-radish, coming from Soosdal, 
Vladimir Government. Russia, famous throughout the country for its fine qualities 
and said to be the best horse-radish in Europe. Is in special demand in Russia during 
the winter holidays. To be tested in the northern United States in deep, rich soil." 
( Meyer.) 
32661. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat. 
From Njoro, British East Africa. Presented by Mr. W. G. Sewall. Received 
January 23, 1912. 
Rieti. 
32662 to 32676. 
From Kozlov. Tambov Government. Russia. Received through Mr. Frank N. 
Meyer, agricultural explorer. January 29. 1912. 
Cuttings of the following: 
32662. Amygdalus nana X davidiana. 
From Kozlov, Tambov Government. Russia. 
"(No. 1005. December 27. 1911.) This species was originated by Mr. I. V. 
Mijurin at Kozlov. with the idea of creating a perfectly hardy peach, able to 
withstand the severe climate of central Russia. This hybrid produces non- 
edible fruits and has the characteristic growth of Amygdalus davidiana. while 
the form and appearance of the fruit is more or less that of A. nana. Said to be 
very floriferous and extremely showy- in springtime. Possesses value as an 
ornamental tall shrub for the northern United States and may serve as a hybrid- 
ization factor in creating races of perfectly hardy peaches, as Mr. Mijurin'? 
experiences were that while A. daiidiana and A. nana do not hybridize with 
A. persica, this hybrid does." (Meyer.) 
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