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its bitterness it is eaten toiled, toasted and ground into 
flour, used in soups, etc. The ashes of the plant contain 
an extra amount of potash and are used in soap making." 
(Husbands.) For distribution later. 
CHENOPODIUM QUINOA. ( Chenopodiaceae . ) 28644. From the Andean 
Highlands near Cuzco, Peru. Presented by Mrs. Harriet Chalmers 
Adams. For immediate distribution. 
CICER ARIETINUM. (Pabaceae.) 28604. Prom Byers, Colorado. 
Procured by Mr, H. N. Vinall from Mr. Edeleh. "Mr, Edelen 
says the original seed of these peas was given to him by an 
Italian. He claims they yielded 2,500 lbs. of grain per acre 
last year, and in the face of an extremely dry season this 
year he is counting on 1,000 lbs. per acre. Prom the looks of 
his field I should judge that 500 or 600 lbs. is nearer what 
the yield will be." (Vinall.) Por distribution later. 
CICER ARIETIHUM. (Pabaceae.) 28620. Prom Baku, Caucasus, 
Russia, A large variety of chickpea obtained from a Persian 
seed dealer and said to come from Persia. Chickpeas are much 
used by the Orientals, preferably boiled, together with mutton, 
in soups and stews. (Meyer's introduction.) Por immediate 
distribution. 
OROTALARIA CANDICANS. (Pabaceae.) 28606. Prom Peradeniya, 
Ceylon, Presented by Dr. J. C, Willis, Director, Botanic Oar- 
den, (See Wo. 28344 for description.) For immediate distri- 
bution. 
DENDROCALAMUS STRICTUS. (Poaceae.) 28607. From Sibpur, Cal- 
cutta, India, Presented by Major A. T. Gage, Superintendent, 
Royal Botanic Garden. "One of the most valuable bamboos} is 
not hurt by slight frosts, and, so it is said, is very drought 
resistant. Wood of the finest quality." (Houzeau de Lehaie.) 
For distribution later. 
DIOSPYROS PEREGRINA. (Diospyraceae . ) 28584. Prom Sibpur, 
Calcutta, India. Presented by Major A. T. Gage. "A beauti- 
ful small evergreen tree with dark green foliage and long, 
shining leaves. Produces a round fruit as big as a medium- 
sized apple, of rather poor quality, which is eaten by the 
natives. The leaves are also eaten as a vegetable. The fruit 
is largely used in tanning, and the juice of the unripe fruit 
is used in medicine as an astringent. Ainslie mentions that 
the carpenters of the Malabar coast use the juice of the fruit 
as a substitute for glue." The principal use of the wood is in 
the construction of boat bottoms. (Watt: Diet. Econ. Prod. 
Ind. :III:145. ) Por distribution later. 
