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Rubus bogotemis (Rosaceae), 46765. Blackberry. From 
Colombia. Presented by Mr. M. T. Dawe , San Lorenzo. 
"I am sending you today seeds of the large-fruited 
blackberry called Mora de Castilla which grows at 3,300 m. 
(10,835 ft.) altitude on the Central Cordillera." (Dawe.) 
See S. P. I. No. 45365 for previous Introduction. 
Sehrankia leptoearpa (Mimosaceae ) , 46719. Prom Bahla, 
Brazil. Presented by Mr. V. Argollo Ferrao. "Seeds of 
a wild sensitive plant that might be good for pasture 
for goats and sheep. It is a strong-growing small shrub, 
with the spines very much reduced, as compared with those 
of the common sensitive plant. The seeds are protected 
by a spiny fruit. The plant is not easily found as the 
cattle eat it back closely. It grows in good soil and 
Is found in low ground near rivers and small streams." 
(Argollo Ferrao. ) 
Solarium sp. ( Solanaceae ), 46730. Potato. FromTucuman, 
Argentina. Presented by Mr. E. F. Schultz, Horticulturist, 
Agricultural Experiment Station. "Tubers of the oca wild 
potato. Although I do not think that this will 
be able to compete with the common cultivated potato, 
it may prove useful in some places, such as the 
high mountain ranges in California, as well as in some 
parts of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines." 
(Schultz.) 
Triehosanthes sp. (Cucurbitaceae) , 46739. From Philip- 
pine Islands. Seeds presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, 
Agricultural Advisor, Department of Mindanao and Sulu. 
"No. 1. A cucurbltaceous climbing vine with attractive 
foliage and roundish oblong fruits somewhat larger than 
a goose egg. The bright red color of the fruits is 
retained for several weeks and Is highly decorative. 
Found at an altitude of about 600 m. (1,970 ft.) in 
the interior of Mindanao." (Wester.) 
Tritieum durum (Poaceae), 46766. Wheat. From 
Johannesburg, South Africa. Purchased fromMr. J. Burtt- 
Davy, Agricultural Supply Association. "Golden ball. A 
durum wheat; not so good a yielder as 'Oude baard,' 
but more drought-resistant." (Burtt-Davy . ) 
Tritieum spp. (Poaceae), 46767 & 46768. Wheat. From 
Johannesburg, South Africa. Purchased from Mr . J. Burtt- 
Davy, Agricultural Supply Association. "Two varieties 
