Southern Brazil * 
Bamboos. If there are any species of Bamboo which are used 
as food for stock we would like to know about it and also would like 
seeds of the kinds so used. 
Marliera tomentosa. A tall shrub, called "Guaparanga", with 
sweet, edible berries the size of cherries. This species belongs to 
the Myrtaceae, and any of the wild edible rayrtaceous fruits would 
be vexy desirable. 
Annonaceae. Any wild fruits of the annona family which are 
edible would*be worth while getting. 
At Deodoro, Piraquara, Parana, a Pomological Station was 
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authorized to be built in 1916. We would like to know whether this 
project has gone through, 
Paraguay . 
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Holcus sorghum. A drought-resistant variety of sorghum is 
reported from here; it is said to live more than 12 years, and to be 
very nutritious. 
Cucurbita maxima. Prom Horqueta is reported a pumpkin which 
is full of sugar, and when cooked makes a very appetizing dish. 
Acrocomia totai. This is a low palm, about 4 feet high, 
which might be found near Asuncion. We would like to get a large 
quantity of seeds, as much as a bushel if possible. 
Peijoa sellowiana. If any good varieties of the feijoa are 
found, we would like very much to get cuttings. While this nryrtaceous 
shrub is native further south, it may be cultivated in Paraguay. 
