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distinct from the last named sort (with which, I take 
it, North American pomologists are already familiar). 
"'Puchacay tempranera' is described as a large, 
handsome fruit, with aromatic , sweetly acidulous flesh 
of excellent quality. It ripens in southern Chile in 
January and February. 
"The plants sent under this number are on seed- 
ling apple roots." 
Severinia buxifolia (Rutaceae), 54658. Prom Tourane, 
Anam, French Indo-China. Seeds presented by Mr. P. A. 
McClure, Instructor, Canton Christian College. "Seeds 
from sand waste near Tourane , Anam. Secured October 2, 
1921. Chinese name 'Tsau Peng Lak, ' known also as 
'Saan Kat ' and 'Kau Kwat Lak.' There was a great deal 
of variation among the plants observed, some being 
tall (3 to 4 ft.) with long thorns and large leaves, 
and others being short (1 ft.), with short, very sharp 
thorns, and small leaves. I collected seeds from the 
larger and less thorny plants, for these seemed more 
promising as stocks for citrous fruits." (McClure.) 
A handsome much-branched , spiny shrub which with- 
stands unusually large amounts of salt in the soil. 
It may be of use as a stock for citrous fruits in re- 
gions having alkali soil or salty irrigation water. 
The boxlike leaves are shiny above and the small, dark 
red, berrylike fruits, an inch in diameter, become 
nearly black as they ripen. The plant is readily prop- 
agated from cuttings and Is suitable for hedges. Na- 
tive to southern China, Taiwan, Anam, and Tonkin. (A- 
dapted from Journal of the Washington Academy of Sci- 
ences, vol. 6, p. 651.) 
Vitis vinifera (Vitaceae), 54652. Grape. From Chile. 
Cuttings presented by Prof. John W. Gllmore, through 
Mr. Wilson Pdpenoe, Agricultural Explorer. "(No. 677.) 
These cuttings were obtained by Prof. Gllmore In the 
Elqul Valley, some distance north of Santiago. This 
is the grape which furnishes the Huasco raisin, well 
known throughout Chile. I have examined some of these 
raisins, and find them lighter in color than the mus- 
catel raisins of California, with very few and small 
seeds, and with a mild, very pleasant flavor , somewhat 
less rich than that of the California product. The 
method of drying which is practised in the Elqui Val- 
ley Is a curious one: the grapes are taken from the 
vine to a small house or shed, where they are suspend- 
ed from the rafters; the sun never touches them during 
the drying process." (Popenoe.) 
