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branches which give the tree a pyramidal shape. Leaves usual- 
ly in threes or opposite. Fruit one or two inches long, 
oblong, edible, yellow at first or when ripe, two seeded, and 
used by the natives to make a fermented liquor. Abundant in 
sandy soil through the M'Chopes country to Inhambane." (Sim, 
Forest Flora of Portuguese East Africa.) Introduced as a 
possible stock for the mangosteen, Garcinia mangostana. For 
distribution later. 
HORDEUM VULGARE . (Poaceae.) 32767. Seeds of barleys from 
Rostof f -on-Don, Russia. "A new variety of black summer 
barley, having smooth awns. It is a decided improvement on 
the ordinary barleys with their objectionable barbed awns, 
and especially for feeding purposes. Obtained at the Agri- 
cultural experiment station near Rostof f -on-Don through Mr. 
S. M. Groobnieff, secretary of the Don-Kuban-Tersk agri- 
cultural society. This barley seems to do well in regions 
with rather high summer temperatures and where there is only 
a relatively slight precipitation." (Meyer's introduction.) 
For distribution later. 
LILIUM SP. (Liliaceae.) 52764. Seeds of a hybrid lily 
from Kozlov, Tambov government, Russia. "A hybrid lily, 
originated by Mr. I. V. Mijurin, at Kozlov, bearing large 
flowers of deep yellow color and being extraordinarily flor- 
iferous. Of great promise apparently as an ornamental per- 
ennial for the hardy border. Bulbs of this nybrid are stated 
by Mr. Mijurin to weigh up to 6 pounds apiece." (Meyer's 
introduction.) For distribution later. 
OLEA EUROPAEA. (Oleaceae.) 32880. Cuttings of an olive 
from Granada, Spain. Received from Mr. Pedro Giraud, at the 
request of Mr. William A. S. Davenhill, British vice-consul. 
"Cuatro Hermanos, from Canales. These olives are of good size 
and early maturity, ripening in November. They occur in fours, 
sitting close together and forming a cross with four arms on 
the very stem. It is said to be one of the best olives for 
both oil and pickling. Olives from this locality are consid- 
ered some of the hardiest and are suited to districts situated 
on the limits of possible olive culture, Canales being about 
4000 feet above Granada and 6000 above sea level, and subject 
to heavy winds, heavy frosts and winter snows. Still olive 
culture is profitable around Canales and every available space 
of ground is covered with trees." (Dr. Gustav Eisen, at whose 
suggestion the cuttings were procured . )For distribution later. 
PERSEA AMERICANA. (Lauraceae.) 32691, 32842, 32874. 
Seeds of avocados from the state of Puebla, Mexico, presented 
