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PYRUS SP. 27770. Prom Tiflis, Caucasus. A native Caucasian 
variety of pear suitable for regions with, dry, hot summers. 
PYRUS NIVALIS ELAEAGRI FOLIA . 27670. Prom Tiflis, Caucasus. ■ 
A shrubby, wild pear occurring in very dry places, mainly in 
Eastern Caucasus. Recommended as a dwarfing stock for pears 
and- as an ornamental garden shrub. (Meyer's introductions.) 
RHAMNUS PALLASII. 27669. Prom Tiflis, Caucasus. An ornamental, 
deciduous shrub growing in very dry and sterile places. 
Recommended for bank-binding and as an ornamental garden shrub*. 
(Meyer's introduction.) 
RHEEDIA MACROPHYLLA. 27578. Prcm Para, Brazil. Presented by 
Mr. Walter Pischer. "Bacury-pary . This is a yellow or 
orange-yellow fruit the size of an egg, with a very pronounced 
beak at the calyx end and filled with four seeds, each sur- 
rounded by a very small quantity of agreeable tasting and 
refreshing acidulous pulp. This tree is said to be quite 
common about Para, but I have not as yet seen one, having 
purchased the fruit on the market. It had the odor of goose- 
berries. (Pischer.) Por distribution later. 
» ROLLINIA ORTHOPETALA. 27579. Prom Para, Brazil. Presented by 
Mr, Walter Pischer. "This is, as Prof. Baker wrote, the 
finest anonaceous fruit in tropical America, at least as far 
as my experience goes. It is the only one of those I have 
tasted that I liked, and on first trial I immediately pro- 
nounced it delicious. The seeds are enveloped in a large 
amount of pulp, which is of a custard-like consistency and 
of a very agreeable acidulous taste. It would undoubtedly do 
to try in the Everglades, as it grows here in localities which 
are often flooded for some time during the rainy season." 
(Pischer.) Por distribution later. 
RUBUS PRUTICOSUS. 27441-450. Ten varieties of wild blackberry 
from Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile. "All sweet and 
good flavored, some especially so. In their wild state they ■■ 
would serve well for commercial and domestic uses, if the 
people had learned to esteem them. The only objection is their 
excessive plant growth; 15 feet would be the average height, 
They spread quickly. They make an effective hedge, but need 
annual pruning to keep them from becoming a pest. I consider 
the blackberries of the South as superior to those of Central 
Chile, (Nos. 27442, 445 and 446), but incomparably less pro- 
ductive. If by crossing you can obtain their flavor and great 
productiveness upon dwarf plants, you will have made a great ' 
advance." (Husbands.) Por distribution later. 
