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are quite compact. The individual berries are half an 
inch In diameter ,- sometimes larger ,- round , deep purple- 
maroon or purple in color when fully ripe. The skin 
is thick and tough, like that of the Scuppernong; it 
seems tome to be even thicker and tougher. The pulp is 
greenish, very juicy , containing 2 to 4 seeds , typically 
the latter number. While the totoloche appears to be 
most commonly eaten out of hand, it is also used in 
this region to make wine. When fully ripe this grape 
has a sweet flavor and a delicious aroma." (Popenoe.) 
Vitis sp. (Vltaceae), 46833. Grape. From Southport, 
Conn. Cuttings presented by Mr. R. P. Wakeman. "During 
the past few years I have brought a few seedling grapes 
to fruitage, and out of the lot one seems good enough 
to be considered an acquisition. It is white in color 
and between 'Niagara' and 'Green Mountain' in size. 
The bunches are of good size but are not shouldered 
exactly like those of the 'Niagara'. The berries have 
tender pulp and are very sweet. They ripen in southwest 
Connecticut about September 6, and hang on well. It 
makes fine grape juice." (Wakeman.) 
Voandzeia subterranea (Fabaceae), 46870. From Cangamba, 
Portuguese West Africa. Presented by Mr. A. W. Bailey. 
"Seeds of the ground bean which is used commonly for 
food both by natives and Portuguese. The local name 
is vielu. While these require a long season to mature, 
they may be used green as shell beans. The natives 
plant one in a hill. The plants do not require an 
excessively fertile soil." (Bailey.) 
