723 
"A pomological description of the fruit, as seen in 
various gardens around Rio de Janeiro, follows: 
"General form round or slightly oblate; cross section 
round; dimensions, length about three-fourths inch, width 
about three-fourths inch; base rounded; apex rounded, 
crowned by a small disk; surface smooth, downy, color 
golden yellow with faint longitudinal lines under the skin 
giving a ribbed appearance;* skin thick and very tough, 
separating readily from the pulp, rather acrid in taste; 
pulp translucent, yellowish-white, aromatic, juicy, scanty 
in quantity; flavor subacid, suggesting the mandrake, 
agreeable when fully ripe; seeds one to two, surrounded by 
short fibers, elliptical to oval in form, slightly com- 
pressed, about three-eighths inch in length." (Dorsett,' 
Popenoe and Shamel introduction.) For distribution later. 
Mangifera indica. ( Anacardiaceae . ) 36841. Budwood of 
the Manga da Rosa or ro'se mango from Bahia, Brazil. 
"Manga da Rosa is one of the commonest named varieties of 
the mango, both here and at Rio de Janeiro. The name 
seems to be applied to seedling trees in many cases; on 
investigation we find that the seed is polyembryonlc , 
which leads to the belief that the variety may in reality 
be a seedling race or type, like the No. 11 of the West 
Indies and Florida, and like this race maintains its 
characteristics even when grown from seed. The fruits of 
this variety are of good size and ripen here in December 
and January. At the present time (November 20) they are 
almost full grown. The form is somewhat similar to that 
of the No. 11 mango, broad at the base, with the stem in- 
serted to one side, making the left shoulder full and 
high, while the right shoulder is falling. The apex is 
rather pointed, with a rather prominent beak about one- 
half inch above the longitudinal center of the fruit. 
Both cheeks are distinctly compressed, and are overspread 
with rich rose red, a very attractive and striking color. 
The seed is medium in size, and those we have examined 
contained from 5 to 8 embryos. The flavor and quality are 
said to be very good, and the trees seem to be carrying 
better crops of fruit than in the case of other varieties. 
-.This mango should be given a thorough trial in Florida, 
both to determine its value as a fruit, and to throw more 
light on the fruiting habits of the polembryonic mangos, 
which seem to be an especially promising class." (Dorsett, 
Popenoe and Shamel introduction.) For distribution later. 
Medicago rwthejiica . (Fabaceae.) 36784. Seeds of a wild 
alfalfa from near Tau hwa, Chill province, China. "A wild 
alfalfa, of spreading and semi-ascending growth; found on 
all sorts of open places. Flowers of dark yellowish 
color, pods short and flat, borne in little clusters, 
