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Rollinia orthopetala. (Annonaceae . ) 38171. Seeds of the 
'fruta de condessa' from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "The 
'fruta de condessa' (Countess's fruit) Indigenous In the 
state of Rio de Janeiro, from whence the fruit is shipped 
to the markets of the capital and sold there at 100 to 400 
reis (4-14 cents) apiece. In general form the fruit is 
conical to cordate, frequently 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 
The surface is covered with conical protuberances of vary- 
ing prominence, and is creamy yellow in color when the 
fruit is fully ripe. The skin is rather tough and not 
easily broken; it surrounds the milky white, somewhat muci- 
laginous flesh, in which the seeds are embedded. The 
flavor is somewhat insipid, but is evidently esteemed by 
the Brazilians as evidenced by the quantity of the fruit 
sold. The seeds are not as numerous as in many other 
annonaceous fruits, but are about the same size as those of 
the cherimoya. The fruit ripens In February and March in 
this region. Should be given a trial In Florida and 
southern California particularly as a stock for the cheri- 
moya and other choice annonaceous fruits." (Dorsett, Pope- 
noe, and Shamel introduction.) 
Rosa spp. (Rosaceae.) 38161-166. Seeds of roses from 
Ventimiglia, Italy. Presented by Dr. Alwln Berger, Curator, 
La Mortola Gardens. Six varieties of roses, as yet un- 
identified, from E. H. Wilson's collections in western 
China. Of probably value for rose breeders and for com- 
parative tests. 
Saccharum narenga? (Poaceae.) 38257, 38332. Cuttings 
of sugar cane from Honan, China. Two numbers, one a very 
hardy variety of low sugar content, the other a mixture of 
varieties, of higher sugar content. Recommended for trial 
for molasses production, and also for fodder for milch 
cattle. (Meyer's introduction.) 
Salix sp. (Salicaceae . ) 38233. Cuttings of a willow 
from the village of Tong dja pu, Shensl, China. "A willow, 
growing to be a tall tree, with a heavy trunk. The main 
branches are of erect growth and of dark green color, but 
the young twigs are slender and gracefully drooping and of 
a delicate yellowish color. A fine tree for parks, espe- 
cially when planted in a clump or as solitary specimens, 
where they can be seen from some distance." (Meyer's 
introduction. ) 
Zinziber officinale. ( Zinziberaceae . ) 38180. Rhizomes of 
ginger from Feitcheng, Shantung, China. "A variety of 
ginger grown on sandy loam in the vicinity of Min yang to 
the south of Tai an fu. Much hawked about throughout Shan- 
