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CHINA, Nanking. Mr. Samuel Cochran, Aug. 10. Sends samples of 
hemp from Kinkiang that he thinks of good quality, and will 
put us in touch with Americans who can get us seed. 
EGYPT, Cairo. Khedival Agricultural Society, Aug. 28. Will send 
seeds of El Hagi (Alhagi eamelorum) when they mature, which 
will he in adout 20 days. Tamarix mannifera, called in Arahic 
Al Akoul, is a wild hush. Cuttings can he obtained and rooted 
in pots. Will send some in March. 
