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R. Mason & Son, through Mr. William W. Masterson, Ameri- 
can consul. "A kind of garden rhubarb that is grown 
here, which will be a valuable introduction if similar 
results can be obtained with it in America. This 
rhubarb comes on in the early spring (October), - a 
tender and crisp plant that is used extensively for 
the table as it is with us; but, unlike our rhubarb, 
which soon becomes fibrous and tough, this rhubarb 
lasts about seven months and is as good during that 
time as when it first came on the market in the spring. 
I do not know whether this difference is caused by the 
climate, soil, or other local reasons, or whether it 
is another kind of rhubarb. I only know it is de- 
licious, is invariably good and tender, and lasts over 
half the year." (Masterson.) 
Saeeharum offieinariim (Poaceae), 47995. Sugar cane. 
From St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Cuttings presented by 
Dr. Longfield Smith, Agricultural Experiment Station. 
"'S. C- 12/4.' We are getting splendid results here 
with our cane 'S. C. - 12/4. ' We now have over 100 
acres planted in this island. Plantations which have 
trial areas report from 25 per cent up to 90 per cent 
more sugar per acre than from standard cane." (Smith.) 
For previous introduction and description, see 
S.P. I. No. 45513, Plant Immigrants, No. 141, January, 
1918, p. 1270. 
Notes on Behavior of Previous Introductions. 
The following is an extract from a report, dated 
November 5, 1918, from Mrs. L. B. Grando, Montgomery, 
Ala. : 
You sent me four seed chayotes (Chayota ednlis) last 
spring and I planted them. Only two of the vines ma- 
tured; on one there are some ninety-odd nearly mature 
chayotes, and the other has only ten ripe ones on 
it. My vines are bearing fruits almost twice as large 
as those sent from Florida and are now covered with 
blossoms and young fruits. These vines had very 
little attention this summer, except that I mulched 
them rather heavily before I left home for a month. 
They are the wonder of every one who has seen them; 
and the fruits are in great demand for seed. [See 
Plates 249 and 250.] 
