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Allium fistulosum h, (Lillaceae.) 44294. Leek seeds 
from Ansuhsien, Chihli provence, China. Collected by 
Mr. Frank N. Meyer, January 18, 1917. "Ta t'ou ts'ung, 
'Large-headed leek.' A peculiar variety of Chinese 
winter leek of very short growth, looking almost like 
a slender onion. Said to be of very good flavor; pos- 
sesses also good shipping and keeping qualities. Does 
best in light, rich, moisture-retaining soil . " (Meyer.) 
Allium sativa L. (Lillaceae.) 44248. Sets of garlic 
from Ansuhsien, Chihli province, China. Collected by 
Mr. Frank N. Meyer, January 18, 1917. "Suan. Bulbs of 
first quality Chinese garlic, extensively eaten by 
the people as health promoters, raw, boiled, and pick- 
led. They are said to prevent ptomaine poisoning 
through the action of the strong, antiseptic oil which 
they contain. These bulbs locally sell at two for one 
cent (Mex.)." (Meyer.) 
Brassiea pekinensis (Lour.) Skeels. (Brasslcaceae . ) 
44291. Chinese cabbage seeds from Ansuhsien, Chihli 
province, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, 
January 18, 1917. "Pan eh'ing pan pai pai ts'ai, meaning 
'Half green, half white pal ts'ai', or 'cabbage' on 
account of the outer leaves being green while the 
center is white. A fine quality of heavy winter pai 
ts'ai, coming from a locality famous for its cabbages, 
and formerly supplying the Imperial Court at Peking. 
This pai ts'ai has a sweet, wholesome flavor, quite 
juicy, but not watery like most other varieties. After 
having been boiled once it can be warmed up again 
three successive days without losing its fine taste. 
The plants are transplanted three times before being 
put in their places. They need rich, porous soil and 
plenty of water while growing fast. In good seasons 
specimens are obtained that weigh between 30 and 40 
pounds each." (Meyer.) 
Brassiea sp. (Brasslcaceae.) 44316. Mustard seed from 
China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer. "Chieh. Such 
mustard seed as is used in Peking in making ground 
table-mustard. It is cultivated a few days to the 
northwest of Peking, in a region with cool nights in 
summer; a climate resembling that of the lntermountain 
sections in the United States." Received as Brassiea 
juneea, but studies of the Seed Laboratory and Bureau 
of Chemistry have so far failed to Identify this plant. 
Experiments, however, are being conducted with all 
