1257 
It seems to be far superior to A. reticulata, and to ap- 
proach the cherimoya in quality. If it succeeds at 
low elevations in the tropics, as seems to be the case, 
it may prove to be a very valuable species for culti- 
vation in regions which are too hot for the cherimoya. 
It should be given a careful trial in such regions as 
South Florida, Cuba, and Porto Rico. I do not know 
how productive the tree may be, since I have seen only 
two specimens in fruit, and these were growing under 
rather unfavorable conditions. The seeds forwarded 
under this number were taken from fruits purchased 
in the market of Chiquimula by Mr. B. B. Williams, of 
the Friends' Mission." (Popenoe.) 
Avena sativa (Poaceae), 45565. Oats. From Paris, 
France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Company. 
"Hybride noire tres hative" (very early hybrid black). This 
variety was obtained about 10 years ago at the exper- 
imental farm- at Verrieres by crossing the two varie- 
ties, Australia and Joanette; • it has been carefully 
-selected, and has proved itself to be a well-mixed 
variety which is vigorous, tillers well and attains a 
height of 4 to 5 feet according to cultural condi- 
tions. The panicle is well filled and perfectly con- 
tinous, and the spikelets contain two and often three 
beautiful, blaok, full, faintly awned grains. In our 
comparative studies, this has constantly ripened 8 or 
10 days in advance of the earliest varieties, giving 
a greater yield. Sown March 1 it heads early in June, 
and ripens about July 20. In brief, it is highly 
profitable, uniting the best qualities, extreme earli- 
ness, abundant production, and resistance to rust and 
shattering." (Vilmorin-Andrieux catalogue.) 
Castanospermum australe (Fabaceae) , 45504. Moreton bay 
chestnut. From Dominica, British West Indies. Presented 
'-by Mr. Joseph Jones, Curator, Botanic Gardens. The 
Moreton bay chestnut is a large ornamental tree native of 
Queensland and New South Wales, where it is said to 
grow abundantly along rivers. The leaves are odd-pin- 
nate, and are composed of from 11 to 15 broad, thick, 
entire leaflets. The large flowers are yellowish green 
on opening, but later change to a deep yellow-orange. 
They are borne in loose axillary racemes usually about 
5 inches long. The pod is 8 to 9 inches long, with 4 
to 5 globular seeds larger than Italian chestnuts. 
Bonds Buy Food For Soldiers. Buy Liberty Bonds. 
