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not all ripen late, and only a few fruits hang on until 
February. At the present time there are fruits in various 
stages of growth upon the tree, some almost fully grown, 
others still quite small. Joaquin Wilson claims thathe 
has picked ripe fruit from this tree during a large por- 
tion of the year. It does not appear to be a very heavy 
bearer, however. For trial at Miami, Florida." (Popenoe.) 
40981. "Placetas, Santa Clara Province. Merced avocado. 
The latest variety growing in the Quinta Aguas Azules of 
Dona Serafina Wilson, Viuda de Bartlett, at Guadalupe, 
about 15 miles from Placetas. The fruit is said to remain 
On the tree until February. It is broadly pyriform, very 
similar to Pollock in shape, but probably not over one 
pound in weight, judging by its present size. The color 
when ripe Is said to be green, and the quality excellent. 
The tree is old and in poor condition; it is not bearing a 
good crop this season, but might fruit more heavily under 
favorable conditions. For trial In south Florida . " (Pop- 
enoe.) 40982. "Placetas, Santa CTara Province. Wilson 
avocado. A late variety, said to be of unusally good qual- 
ity, -from the Quinta of Sr. Joaquin Wilson at Guadalupe, 
about 15 miles from Placetas . This is a rather small fruit, 
probably not over 8 to 10 ounces in weight , round • to very 
broadly oval In form, usually somewhat oblique at the ap- 
ical end. The color, when ripe, Is said to be very light 
green. The skin is two mm.- in thickness. The flesh is 
perfectly free from fiber, arid said to be of unusually 
•fine texture and rich flavor. The seed is very small, In 
proportion to the size of the fruit. According to Sr. 
Wilson, after whom the variety Is named, it ripens about 
Christmas. The tree is carrying an excellent- crop and 
seems to be all that could be desired in regard to pro- 
ductiveness. While rather small in size, this seems to be 
a valuable fruit, and Should be tried in southern Flori- 
da." (Popenoe.) 
Phaseolus lunatus L. (Fabaceae.) 40925. Seeds from 
Marseilles, France. Presented by Dr. E . Heekel, Dlreotor, 
Colonial Museum. "Kalamaka of the Malagasies. Cape beans 
have taken the second place among the agricultural pro- 
ducts of Madagascar In exportation. In commerce, this 
large bean bears different names, haricot d' Orleans, haricot de 
Lima, de Paragwe, etc. It has been known In Madagascar 
for a very long time, and it Ls mentioned in the accounts 
of voyages before the 17th century. Its culture is prac- 
ticed almost exclusively in the provinces of Tulear and 
Morondava, situated at the southwest of the island. The 
alluvial soils of the deltas of this region suit it admira- 
