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CITRUS SPP. 27032-033, Prom Tanabe, Wakayamaken, Japan. 
Cuttings of Natsu-mikan and seeds of Uchi murasaki, pre- 
sented by Mr. Sietaro Matsuba at the request of Mr. A. j. 
Perkins. For distribution later. 
COLCHICUM* 27304. Prom Tiflis, Caucasus. A bulbous plant 
flowering in autumn, with large showy flowers of dark rose 
color. The strong foliage appears in spring but dies off 
in midsummer and after some weeks of rest the flowers ap- 
pear. Prefers semi-shady places. (Meyer's introduction.) 
COLOCASIA SP. 27297-298. Dasheens from China, presented by 
Mr .George Campbell, Kia-ying-chau. Por distribution later. 
CORONILLA VARIA. 27183. Prom Orianda, Crimea, Russia. "A 
leguminous shrub from 2 to 3 feet high, found on dry and 
stony places near the seaside. Perhaps of value as a fodder 
and also as an ornamental plant. (Meyer's introduction.) 
CRATAEGUS SP. 27177. Prom near Gagri, Caucasus, Russia. A 
hawthorn growing on stony cliffs and dry places. Has small 
leaves and bears small scarlet berries which persist through- 
out the winter on the bushes. 27178. A hawthorn much re- 
sembling the preceding number, but of more robust habit, 
which may be accounted for by its different location - near 
Novai , Avon, Caucasus. 27179. Prom the River Zjiep, 
Caucasus. A hawthorn growing into a tall shrub or small 
tree having black, juicy berries which persist through the 
winter. (Meyer's introduction.) 
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM. 26885. Prom near Gagri, Caucasus. The 
beautiful wild cyclamen flowering profusely here in the 
Caucasus at this time of the year. Quite variable even in 
the wild state. Deserves to be naturalized in the mild 
wintered regions of the United States and will do es- 
pecially well in north and central California. (Meyer's 
introduction. ) 
DIOSCOREA ALATA. 27044. Grown at the Subtropical Garden, 
Miami, Florida. "One of the most promising of the yams." 
(Wester . ) 
