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plants produce abundantly. While not a fruit likely 
to become of great importance in the United States, it 
possesses sufficient interest and value to merit a 
trial. The regions in which it seems likely to suc- 
ceed are, Florida, southern Texas, and California." 
(Popenoe. ) 
Pennisetum merkeri (Poaceae), 45572. Napier fodder-grass. 
Prom Rhodesia. Fresented by Mr. J. Burtt-Davy, Bo- 
tanist, Agricultural Supply Association, Johannes- 
burg, South Africa. "The great value of prolific and 
drouth-resistant fodder plants, which are generally 
very difficult to procure, is well known to stock 
owners; and this species which Is but little known, 
as yet, can be most highly recommended for both of 
these qualities. During the last season, which was 
very dry and most disastrous for stock, this grass 
grew to a height of nearly 11 feet and produced a 
large quantity of succulent , nutritious , and fattening 
fodder. This is greatly relished by the stock, and is, 
according to analysis, much richer than green maize. 
A reliable official says: 'There is a concensus of 
opinion that in this plant we have found a fodder of 
great value and one which remains green even during 
such long periods as from six to eight months when 
other herbage is parched up or destroyed. It grows 
rapidly to the height of 12 feet or more in favorable 
weather, thrives well in various soils, and resists 
both frost and drought to a remarkable extent. At 7 
feet high it has produced 12 tons of green fodder per 
acre, and a few months later 15 tons, making a total 
yield of 27 tons per acre. It is everlasting when 
once established, and the tufts or stools Increase in 
size after each cutting or when grazed off. it should 
prove of untold value to farmers in South Africa who 
suffer much loss through frequent and protracted 
droughts, and in the East Indies and other countries 
where light rainfall and semi-arid conditions obtain. 
As a prolific and drought-resistant plant it promises 
to prove one of the very best brought into cultiva- 
tion." (B. Harrison.) See S.P.I. No. 43241 for prev- 
ious introduction. 
Pteroearya stenoptera ( Juglandaceae) , 45587. From 
China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural 
Explorer for this Department. "(NO. 2447a. Kingmen, 
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