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tionally good lily for cut flowers, since it keeps 
perfectly for a long time." (Shantz.) 
Linum narbonense (Linaceae), 49898. Flax. Prom Ver- 
rleres, France. Seed presented by Mr. Jacques de Vll- 
morin. A most desirable plant from southern Europe, 
with linear leaves and a graceful drooping bablt; it 
16 2| feet across and 18 inches high. The flowers which 
appear throughout the summer, are arranged in a loose 
panicle with long pedicels. Each flower is 1| inches 
across, bright azure blue, somewhat paler beneath, 
with white anthers and a white spot in the center of 
each flower. (Adapted from The Garden , vol . 52 , p. 401.) 
Oryza sativa (Poaceae), 49880. Rice. From Kindu, 
Belgian Kongo. Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, agri- 
cultural Explorer. "No. 502. Rice grown by natives. 
This is the most important crop of this section; it 
is grown following corn (apparently sown at the same 
time) , and on the higher better drained land; presents 
a fine appearance. I have noticed no di sease on either 
rice or corn. " ( Shantz . ) 
Qwmia acidula (Meliaceae), 49894. From Sydney, 
New South Wales. Seeds presented by the Forestry Com- 
mission through Mr. George Valder, director of agri- 
culture. .The Gruie, or sour-plum, is a highly orna- 
mental shade tree, native to New South Wales, where 
it grows to be about 25 feet in height. It is regarded 
as a good fodder tree, since stock are very fond of its 
leaves. The ripe fruit is 3 to 4 inches in circum- 
ference, rich crimson, and the succulent outer portion 
is rather acidulous in flavor . The stone Is exceedingly 
hard; It Is very difficult to propagate the tree by 
ordinary methods. (Adapted from the Pastoral Finance 
Association Magazine, vol. 5, No. 18, p. 33.) 
Pinu8 gerardiana (Pinaceae), 49889. Chilgoza pine . From 
Rawalpindi, Punjab, India. Seeds presented by Dr. Ralph 
R. Stewart, Gordon College. The Chilgoza pine is a mod- 
erate-sized tree found native. in the inner arid valleys 
of the northwestern Himalayas , generally at altitudes of 
6,000 to 12,000 feet. It is quite hardy, enduring high 
winds and severe winters with heavy snows. The chief 
product of this tree is the edible seed , nearly an inch 
long; these are very nutritious and agreeable in fla- 
vor, forming the staple food of the natives. (Adapted 
from a letter of Mr. W. H. Michael, consul general, 
