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Pha$eolus vulgaris (Fabaceae), 51198. Common bean. 
From Santiago, Chile. Seeds presented by Sr. Salvador 
Izquierdo. S. The Chilean bean, as this most inter- 
esting variety is called, is a climber with whitish 
flowers, and pods which become purple at maturity, 
each pod contains 5 to 7 almost globular, chamois- 
colored seeds. The foliage is equally abundant at 
flowering and fruiting time. During rainy periods this 
plant matures with no signs of mold or rot. The seeds 
are sown May 19, and are harvested the last part of 
September. When green, this variety makes an excellent 
dish; the ripe seeds are especially good in meat stews 
and soups. The seed is very starchy, it cooks well 
without splitting, and the seed coat is much more di- 
gestible than that of the Soissons bean and of simi- 
lar varieties. (Adapted from Bulletin de la Societe 
Nationale d ' Acclimatation de France, vol. 65, p, 350.) 
Syzygium eumini (Myrtaceae), 51100. Jambolan. From 
Lamao , Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by 
Mr. P. J. Wester, agricultural advisor, Lamao Horti- 
cultural Station. "Seeds of the 'duhat,' one of our 
most popular small fruits." (Wester.) 
A tropical Asiatic tree, 8 to 15 m. high, with 
ovate, coriaceous, shining leaves, and numerous yellow 
flowers crowded in terminal or axillary panicles, 
followed by loose clusters of 2 to 7 dark purple or 
black, smooth, shining, ovoid fruits, 25 mm. long, 
with rather large clingstone seeds. The thin skin ad- 
heres to the sweet, juicy , pleasant pulp which is white 
tinged with purple; the texture somewhat resembles 
that of the cherry. The sugar content is 12.20 per 
cent; the protein 0.80 per cent; and the acidity (as 
malic acid) 87 per cent. The fruit may be eaten out of 
hand with relish, and it makes an excellent jelly. In 
India it is sometimes made into wine. It is probably 
of prehistoric introduction into the Philippines and 
is common throughout the archipelago. (Adapted from 
Philippine Agricultural Review, vol. 10, p. 13.) 
