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PENTZIA INCANA. 26266. 
PERILLA NANKINENSIS. 26436. 
PHYSALIS IXOCARPA. 26195. A bush tomato, indigenous to Cali- 
fornia, the Southwest, Mexico and Cuba. The blue fruits, 
frequently 4 cm. in diameter, are sometimes found in the 
markets of Mexico City and Oaxaca. 
PSIDIUM LAURIEOLIUM. 26413. Indigenous to the west coast of 
Nicaragua. Jelly made from this fruit is quite distinct in 
flavor from the ordinary guava jelly. It is said that it 
jellies much quicker than the common guava. The jelly with 
ice and soda makes an excellent soft drink, equal to or 
better than the ordinary fruit syrups. 
RUBUS FRUTICOSUS. 27312. A blackberry introduced from Chile; 
of very robust growth and extremely prolific. 
SALICORNIA TENUIS. 27096. 
SESAMUM ORIENTALE. 26505. Black seeded. 
SESAMUM ORIENTALE. 26506. White seeded. 
Two varieties of sesame introduced from China. This annual 
herb is the source of the sesame oil of commerce, and is ex- 
tensively cultivated in the Orient. The seeds contain 45$ 
to 50$ of oil. Parched and pounded the seeds make rich soup. 
The soot of the oil is used in the manufacture of Chinese ink. 
SPIGELIA MARILANDICA. 26455. A perennial, ornamental herb, 
indigenous to Northeastern America; of medicinal value, 
TRITICUM DURUM. 27514 and 27515. Two varieties of winter 
wheat, introduced from Batoum, Caucasus, Russia. For testing 
in mild-wintered, semi-arid sections. 
SICANA ODORIPERA. 28125. A perennial cucurbitaceous climber, 
indigenous to South America. The fragrant, curious fruits 
are edible. 
ACACIA DECURRENS, 27792. The black or green wattle of New 
South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. The principal value 
of the tree is in its bark, which is one of the best in 
the world for tanning. The tree also yields a gum, that is 
used in making glue. The wood is comparatively light and 
tough; it makes excellent fuel. 
