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experimentalist, School of Agriculture. The introduction of this perennial 
clover from Africa should prove of interest to agronomists in the Southern 
States and on the Pacific Coast. It is described as a vigorous grower; in ex- 
perimental plantings it has been found to form thick awards capable of spread- 
ing and smothering other species of clover which were planted alongside. After 
three years the plots commence to deteriorate. 
T, afrieanum is a hairy plant, with procumbent or prostrate stems and cuneate- 
oblong leaflets. The variety glabellum differs in having the leaves glabrous or 
sparingly hirsute, and the petioles, peduncles and calyces villous. Harvey 
(Flora Capens is) considers the variety an intermediate form between T. afrieanum 
and T. burehellianum. In Natal it grows in moist places along the banks of 
streams. We have no data at hand regarding the forage value of this clover. 
xanthorrhoea PREissn (Liliaceae), 59333. From Perth, Western Australia. 
Seeds presented by S. L. Kessell, Conservator of Forests, Forest Department. 
This curious plant belongs to a remarkable genus of the Liliaceae, 
differing widely in general appearance from other members of that family. It 
has a short thick trunk, something like that of a palm; this is surmounted by a 
Cluster of slender grasslike leaves 2 to 4 feet in length, from which rises 
a flower stalk 3 to 4 feet high suggesting in appearance that of the American 
cattail (Typha). The tender white center of the uppermost portion of the stem 
Is rich in sugar, an<3 is eaten by natives; the leaves are said to afford good 
fodder for cattle. The plant is known as "black boy" or "grass tree," the 
first because the persistent leaf-bases which surround the stem are sometimes 
burned by forest fires, leaving a charred trunk surmounted by a tall spike 
which suggests in appearance a black man holding a spear. Mr. Kessell believes 
that the plant may have economic value because of the sugar and the resinous 
gum it contains. The Southwestern States and Pacific Coast seem likely to 
provide conditions suitable for its cultivation. 
Notes On The Behavior Of Former Introduction* 
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amygdalus persica ( Amygdalaceae } , 43127. Ideal peach. From Avondale, 
Auckland, New Zealand. "The tree which I have of this variety is now two years 
old, and this year produced more than a bushel of peaches. It ripens from 
July 17 to 25, at the same time as Slappey, and about ten days earlier than 
Elberta. Compared with the latter it is superior in color, texture, and flavor, 
and more uniform in shape. It has the very valuable marketing quality of 
ripening practically all its fruits at the same time. The tree grows in a 
stiff, red clay subsoil with mulatto loam top soil. In my judgment this is an 
extremely valuable market freestone variety, with its high color and rich yellow 
flesh." (W, A. Slaton, Washington, Ga., July 21, 1924.) 
CHAMAEDOREA ELEGANS (Phoenicaceae ) , 49373. Pacayito. From Tucuru, Alta 
Verapaz, Guatemala. "I read with a great deal of interest the note on the 
pacayito in the February 'Plant Immigrants.' My plant is now two and a half years 
