— — Melopepo sp. "Calabaza." "A remarkable cu- 
curbitaceous plant. Center of leaves of rich orange 
yellow, surrounded by zone of darkest vegetable green. 
Fruit weighed about 2 lbs.} major diameter 6-J- inches. 
Fruit Pas sweetness, dryness and chestnut-like flavor 
of the best strains of winter Hubbard squash. 'Skin smooth, 
central zone dark, rich green with orange yellow cap 
on each side." An ornamental of very unusual character. 
August 26. 
Portugal, Lisbon. Louse Amye, American Consul. Prom- 
ises cuttings of the carob or St. John's bread (Cera- 
tonia sili.qua) which exists in many varieties in 
Algarve, the Southern province of Portugal. Sends 
seeds of a Portuguese nectarine. August 17. 
