7. 
of rape seed oil in Japan and will send sample of the oil. 
MANCHURIA , Mukden. E.C.Parker, Nov. 6. Sends box of seeds 
of native fruits - crab apple, cherry > apricot and peach. 
RECENT VISITORS . 
CUBA, Cien Puegos . Dr. E. P. Cabada. Has palms of 100 var- 
ieties. Can furnish seeds. Will test leitchee plants 
and report on them. 
Florida . Dr. Gifford of Miami has just made an arrangement 
with Prof. Sargent for an exploration of Southern Florida, 
particularly the southern keys. He has published a list 
of the introduced trees of southern Florida. Has explored 
portions of the West Indies. He is a great believer in the 
future of Floridan agriculture.. He is one of the best 
informed men om the subtropical plants of Florida. Will 
gladly collect information for the bureau regarding them. 
PORTO RICO. Mr. T. P. Lilppett has a place near San Juan 
where he raises grape fruits and oranges, and. where he pro- 
poses to establish an avocado orchard. 
