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began to set fruit. Late in August the fruits were ripe. The latter 
are long, bright red and smooth, very numerous, and quite pungent. 
They are excellent for any purpose where peppers are used." (C. S. 
Fouee, Mount Union, Pa., January 1, 1924.) 
chamaedorea elegans (Phoenicaceae) , 49373. Pacayito. From Tucuru, 
Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. "This is the finest house palm I have ever 
seen. As long as it has pl«nty of water and rich soil it asks nothing 
more, and does better indoors than out. My plant is now 26 inches tall, 
with eleven leaves and two flower spikes." (Mrs. W. D. Diddell, Wood- 
bine, Ga. , January 4, 1924.) 
chayota edulis (Cucurbitaceae ) . Chayote. "A man who has a place 
on the muck soil of the Everglades has sold me about fifteen dollars' 
worth of chayotes, all from one vine which is still producing. Chayotes 
do well on that soil and the quality is good. They keep so well that 
I am sure they will ultimately become a staple shipping crop; I do not 
find that they rot easily." (Charles I. Brooks, Miami, Fla., January 
5, 1924.) 
CUCURBITA moschata (Cucurbitaceae), 56025. Cushaw. From Libia, 
Africa. "When steamed with a cream sauce, or fried like egg plant, the 
flesh has a very agreeable, mild flavor and is a welcome addition to our 
list of vegetables." (B. S. Blake, Weston, Mass., October 29, 1923.) 
duranta triacantha (Verbenaceae ) , 52575. Chivo. From Ambato, 
Ecuador. "This is exceptionally fine, and, with a little training, is 
making a beautiful round head." (Mrs. W. D. Diddell, Woodbine, Ga., 
January 4, 1924.) 
juglans regia ( Juglandaceae ) , 40394. Walnut. From Acireale, 
Sicily, Italy. "The 'Sorrento' is a pretty nut and is very favorably 
considered by the California Experiment Station at Riverside, where it 
has done very well under unfavorable circumstances." (Claude D. Tribble, 
Elk Grove, Calif., December 11, 1923.) 
MORINGA OLEIFERA (Mor ingaceae ) , 46386. Horse-radish tree. From 
Managua, Nicaragua. "When this tree is in bloom it reminds me very 
much of the locust in the size, color, and odor of the flowers. At 
all times the long, slender, light-colored trunk and beautiful leaves 
make this a very desirable ornamental. Its quick growth from seed, 30 
feet in one year, make it well worth planting in this section. The 
roots have the same odor as horse-radish, but are slightly milder in 
taste, and may be used as a substitute for the latter." (J. A. Close, 
Gatun, Canal Zone, January 3, 1924.) 
