1719 
As prepared by the usual primitive methods the oil 
does not retain its sweetness for longer than three 
months after its extraction. The yield is said to be 
very satisfactory, being about 18 per cent. (Adapted 
from Cyprus Agricultural Journal, vol. 13, pt.l, p. 28.) 
Quereus lanuginosa (Pagaceae), 54502. From Nice, 
France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschow- 
sky. A large evergreen tree 70 to 80 feet high, native 
to Kumaon and Bhutan, India, at altitudes of 6,000 to 
7,500 feet. The leathery shining leaves are densely 
clothed beneath with thick soft tawny tomentum. The 
leaves are used as cattle fodder. Called in Kumaon, 
"rai ban,]" (king of the oaks). (Adapted from Brandis, 
Forest Flora of India, p. 481.) 
Rubus sp. (Rosaceae), 54497 and 54498. Raspberry. 
From Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, England , Plants purchased 
from Mr. J. J. Kettle. Quoted notes from 1921 Catalog 
of George Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, England. 
54497. "'Lloyd George.' This variety is said to 
be perpetual in habit, to -keep a supply of fruit from 
the earliest season till late autumn, and to be ex- 
ceedingly vigorous and productive." 
54498. "'Perfection' ('Marlboro'). Fruit large, 
red, of excellent flavor and vigorous growth; canes 
very stout, bright crimson. Raised by A. J. Caywood, 
of Marlboro, N. Y. ; introduced in 1884, and named by 
him 'Marlboro . ' " 
Solanum pierreanum (Solanaceae) , 54695. From Nice, 
France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschow- 
sky. "A species with beautiful, large, fire-red long- 
lasting fruits." (Proschowsky . ) 
"Olombe." The Pahouins, of Gabon Colony, French 
Equatorial Africa, eat the brilliant red fruits' which 
are the size of a small walnut and are borne singly 
or in pairs. The plant is a good ornamental for south- 
ern climates. (Adapted from Bulletin de la Societe" d' 
Acclimatation de France, vol. 37, p. 483.; and Revue 
Horticole, vol. 62, p. 343.) 
Sollya heterophylla (Pittosporaceae) , 54696. From Nice, 
France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschow- 
sky. "A beautiful, blue-flowered climber." (Proschow- 
sky.) 
This handsome Australian climbing shrub somewhat 
resembles bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) in habit but 
