This fine lily is nearest to L. japonicum (L. Krameri) , 
from which it differs by its broad speciosum-like 
leaves and smaller pink flowers with obtuse seg- 
ments. The build is similar to that of L japonicum but 
more oval in shape; stem 1 to 2 feet high, smooth, 
green-spotted and tinged with purple, lower part bare 
of leaves; leaves 15 to 20, horizontal, 4 to 5 inches 
long, | to 1 inch wide, flowers 1 to 3, 3 to 4 inches 
long and as wide, fragrant, of the same color varia- 
tions as L. japonicum, anthers yellow or orange. June to 
early July. Native of Japan. Allied to L. japonicum 
but possesses abetter constitution, being rather more 
robust and permanent. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chron- 
icle, May 21, 1898, p. 321, and from Bailey, Standard 
Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 4, p. 1869.) 
% Oryza saliva (Poaceae), 45316. Rice. From China. 
Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer 
for this Department. "(No. 2398a. Hanchow, China. 
June 7, 1917.) A glutinous variety of rice, said to 
ripen early. It is much eaten boiled like dumplings, 
with sugar sprinkled over, also eaten with boiled 
jujubes. This is a good type of rice for making pud- 
dings. The Chinese name is No mi uk which, being 
translated, means, 'Sticky rice grain'. This sample 
is to be tested like the preceding numbers (S.P.I.Nos. 
45266 & .45267)." (Meyer.) 
Phaseolus angularis (Fabaceae) , 45298. AcUuki bean. 
From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agri- 
cultural Explorer for this Department. "(No. 243G«u 
Hanchow, Hupeh, China. March 7, 1917.) A large red 
adsuki bean, eaten boiled with dry rice and in soups; 
also pounded with sugar into a paste and used as a 
filling in certain cakes. Produces also- bean sprouts 
of excellent juicy quality, which can be raised at 
home in winter. Chinese name Hung tou (Hong dob) , mean- 
ing 'Red bean'." (Meyer.) 
Phaseolus aureus (Fabaceae), 45318. Mung bean. From 
China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural 
Explorer for this Department. "(No. 2432a. Ichang, 
Hupeh, China. March 19, 1917.) Mixed strains of mung 
beans grown mostly in Hupeh province for bean sprout 
production. In the future bean sprouts may be much 
more widely eaten than they are now. In very cold and 
bleak regions, such as Labrador, Northern Canada, 
Northern Siberia, etc, and aboard sailing vessels a 
