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Citrus webberii (Rutaceae), 46733. Calpi. From Philip- 
pine Islands. Seeds presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, 
Agricultural Advisor, Department of Mindanao and Sulu. 
"A shrubby tree with small, sharp spines. It has 
oblong-ovate , shining, dark green leaves and white, 
solitary, sweet-scented flowers. The oblate fruits, 
2 Inches long by 2| inches wide, are lemon-yellow and 
have a thin skin, often loose like a Mandarin orange. 
The flesh is whitish to grayish, very juicy and aromatic, 
with less rag perhaps than any other citrus fruits ever 
examined by the writer. The trees have along flowering 
season, as fruits are offered in Manila throughout the 
summer to late autumn." (Wester.) 
Corynoearpus laevigata ( Corynocarpaceae ) , 46764. Karaka 
Prom Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr . C. S. Judd, 
Superintendent of Forestry, Board of Commissioners of 
Agriculture and Forestry. "Seeds of the karaka tree of 
New Zealand. This tree was introduced into these islands 
in 1878 when Mr. Francis Sinclair sent the seed of it 
from Auckland to Mrs. Valdemar Knudsen, who planted it 
at Halemanu, Kauai, Hawaii, at an elevation of 3,500 
feet above sea level. The tree has thriven, and forms 
a dense forest cover. It is considered a valuable ad- 
dition to our list of water-conservation forest trees. 
The tree Is not very long-lived but perpetuates itself 
by abundant reproduction. The wood is soft and the 
foliage is relished by stock." (Judd.) 
Croialaria sp. (Fabaceae), 46735. From Philippine 
Islands. Seeds presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, Agri- 
cultural Advisor, Department of Mindanao and Sulu. "An 
annual plant up to 75 cm. (2\ ft.) tall, with curious, 
rather attractive sepals that remain for many weeks. 
An interesting subject for a plant breeder of orna- 
mentals. Native of Mindanao at an altitude of 400 to 
700 m. (1,300 to 2,300 ft.)" (Wester.) 
Cueumi8 melo (Cucurbitaceae ) , 46726. Muskmelon 
Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, 
California. "Seeds of an Armenian melon. It is a good 
bearer and the fruits weigh from 15 to 20 pounds. The 
skin is rough and greenish yellow in color. The flesh 
is white, solid and firm, and very sweet. No doubt it 
would make a good keeper for late use." (R. L. Beagles.) 
Cueumis melo (Cucurbitaceae), 46728. Muskmelon. 
From Peking, China. Presented by Dr. Yamel Kin, who 
secured them from Mr. H. L. Yang, Peking University. 
