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has now become so popular. Eaten with meats, they fur- 
nish an entirely new and appetizing flavor ; one which, 
perhaps, is destined' to become popular in America, — 
certainly one which deserves bur investigation. The 
trees are very hardy and there are a great many va- 
rieties; when in flower they are very beautiful. Our 
horticulturists should study them." (Fairchild.) 
Quereus sp. (Fagaceae), 46383. Oak. From Guatemala. 
Presented by Mr. E. Reeves, Finca "El Tambor," San 
Felipe, Retalhuleu, at the request of Dr. Wm. Trelease, 
of the University of Illinois. "Fruits of a large- 
fruited oak that grows a few miles from here." (Reeves.) 
"I am glad that Mr. Reeves got to you viable seeds 
of his fine oak - which I thought you would like. It 
is between Q. eorrugata and Q. eyelobalanoides in characters 
but very distinct from both." (Trelease.) 
Swaiwona sp. (Fabaceae), 46457. From Australia. 
Presented by Mr. J. A. Hamilton, Tolga, Queensland. 
"Seeds of a perennial vetch. The plant seems very 
drought-resistant, as it is green all the time. It 
holds its own among the native grasses and is green 
when they are dried up, so it must root very deeply. 
This ought to prove a very valuable fodder crop in semi- 
tropical areas, especially in drier parts. It grows 
in very porous, well-drained soli." (Hamilton.) 
