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varieties of cherries of varying hardiness all worthy of trial. 
For distribution later. 
RUELLIA TUBEROSA. ( Acanthaceae . ) 33713. Seeds from 
Barbados. Presented by Mr. Patrick O'Mara, New York. "These 
seeds were received from one of our customers in Barbados. She 
does not give any botanical name; merely that it is commonly 
called 'Many-roots' and that it bears beautiful mauve flowers. 
She further states that the roots are a cure for indigestion. 
Steep 2 roots or tubers in a small cup of boiling water for a 
few minutes, pour off and drink with a ittle salt,' twice 
dally." (O'Mara.) For distribution later. 
SCHINUS LATIFOLIUS . ( Anacardiaceae . ) 33698. Seeds from 
Chile. Received through Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile. 
"The country people esteem this fruit and make quantities of 
chica (a fermented drink) in the same way as 'maqui' (Aris- 
totelia macqui ) is used. It is healthful and agreeably re- 
freshing." (Husbands.) For distribution later. 
NOTES FROM FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS. 
PAPUA. Barodobo, Rlgo. Mr. A. C. English writes May 21 
concerning the Ceara rubber: "I planted a few Manihot glaz- 
iovii from Ceara. In 10- months they have grown 16 feet high, 
and are one and a half inches through. The many plantations 
that have started In Papua appear to favor the planting of 
Hevea bras.illensis , which appears to me to be out of its 
element, or it requires a much greater rainfall than we get 
here. There are now producing six plantations of sisal each of 
about 500 acres and all appear to be satisfied with the re- 
sults. It may interest you to know that we are obtaining If 
tons per acre from our small plantation at Rigo from 3| year 
old plants, first cutting, but many of the plants are showing 
signs of poling. With reference to your former inquiry for 
seeds of the Manssanas tree , related to the jujube, I fear I 
shall have to abandon the search, as I have failed to trace it, 
as have also many friends here." 
(Issued July 1, 1912.) 
