1702 
Prunus spp. (Amygdalaceae) , 54393 to 54395. From 
Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand. Seedlings presented 
by Mr. H. R . Wright. Quoted notes by Mr. Wright. ' 
54393. Prunus domestica. Prune. "A very large black 
prune ripening early, before 'Petite d'Agen'; should 
be valuable." 
54394 and 54395. Prunus salkina x (?). Plum. 
54394. "An enormous cropper, and a good shipper; 
splendid for jam and for canning; a valuable commercial 
fruit; should be widely planted." 
54395. "'Wright's Hybrid.' 'Cherry Plum' x 
'Wright's Early (Jap).' Cross like cherry plum (Prunus 
eerasifera) in appearance , but larger; good alike for jam, 
canning and dessert. The tree is very upright in hab- 
it, and should make a good hedge." 
Notes on Behavior of Previous Introductions. 
"Capsieum annuum, S.P.I. No. 45665, the Mexican pi- 
mento, is a desirable acquisition. All seeds germinat- 
ed and produced fine plants that bore a quantity of 
beautiful fruits, moderately pungent and rich crimson 
when ripe. I am so well pleased with this pimento that 
I hope to make a specialty of growing it for local 
market." (Wm. Garrison, Slldell, La., Dec. 21, 1921.) 
"Ulmus pumila, S.P.I. No. 40898. Plants sent me in 
1917, are now thrifty trees, 30 to 25 feet in height. 
They are short- stemmed, and much-branched, with round, 
spreading tops and drooping branchlets. They are very 
hardy, and extremely useful for windbreaks. In this 
respect it is better than U. eampestris, which is easily 
uprooted." (Joseph A. Smith, Edgewood Hall, Providence, 
Utah, Jan. 3, 1922.) 
