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Miseanthus eondensatus (Poaceae), 52383. Grass. From 
Yokohama, Japan. Seeds presented by Mr. Iida, manag- 
er, Yokohama- Nursery Co. "A grass, native to Hachijo 
Island, of an evergreen (also at the latitude of To- 
kyo) and tender nature, and with a wider blade and 
thicker stalk than is found in our common Miseanthus 
{M. sinensis) . It is extensively cultivated as fodder; 
cattle like it better than corn stalks; and the ex- 
cellent quality of the milk products of the Island is 
said to be due to this grass." (Iida.) 
Oryza sativa (Poaceae), 52439. Rice. From Bangkok, 
Siam. Seeds collected by Mr. J. F. Rock, agricultural 
explorer. " 'Black rice ,' much liked as a breakfast food 
by the Europeans in Chiengmai. When boiled it is deep 
purple, and has a very fine nutty flavor, quite un- 
like that of the ordinary rice. It is cultivated ex- 
actly like the other rice. The leaves, stalks, etc. 
are all black, and a field of black rice stands out 
plainly among the ordinary rice fields. I think that 
It' can be developed as a breakfast food in the States." 
(Rock. ) 
Pterocarpus maeroearpus (Fabaceae ) , 52390. From Korat, 
Siam. Seeds collected by Mr. J. F. Rock, agricultural 
explorer. - "The 'Mai. Padou, ' one of the finest timber 
trees of Korat. It grows to a height of 150 feet with 
a girth of 10 feet 4 feet above the ground. All the 
wood, or nearly all, is bought by Japan; it is very 
hard and splendidly adapted for furniture and also 
for construction work," (Rock.) 
Quercus junghuhnii (Fagaceae), 52440. Oak. From 
Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected by Mr. J. F. Rock, ag- 
ricultural explorer. "An oak with edible acorns greatly 
liked by the Lao people. The acorns are produced in 
enormous quantities closely packed on long spikes. 
The acorns must be planted on well-drained slopes, 
and can stand a dry climate. They would grow well in 
Southern California and also in Florida. The wood is 
very valuable." (Rock.) 
Rheedia madruno (Clusiaceae ) , 52301. From Call, 
Valle, Colombia. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, 
agricultural explorer. "No. 528. From the Hacienda 
Manuelita, near Palmira. This is a common tree, both 
wild and cultivated, in the Cauca Valley, and a fa- 
vorite fruit. It occurs at altitudes of 3,000 to 4,000 
