cylindrical in shape; color yellowish-gray, sun-side dark 
red. Skin very thin and easily peeled off from fruit when 
fully ripe. Flesh light grayish-yellow, tender and sweet. 
Sat. en fresh or dried as a dessert; also stewed in milk. 
(Meyer's introduction.) 
ERYTHRINA SP. 27660. Prom Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Received 
through Mr. D. W. May. "This is a most excellent leguminous 
shade for coffee and a wind-break for citrus groves." (May.) 
EUGENIA JAMBOS. 27571. Rose apple from Ancon, Canal Zone, 
Panama. Presented by Mr. N. E. Coffey. "This fruit if 
properly candied is one of the finest for the purpose. The 
rose odor and flavor is remarkably pronounced and it certainly 
deserves attention." (Schultz.) For distribution later. 
NOTES PROM FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS. 
CEYLON, Peradeniya. Mr. John C. Willis, Director, Royal Botanic 
Gardens, April 8. Sends photographs of typical school gardens 
in Ceylon. 
CHILE, Limavida. Mr. Jose D. Husbands, March 28. Offers to send 
cuttings of Elqui grape. Says these make a particularly fine 
brandy called "Pisco", in general use there. Will send 
samples of the brandy and delicious raisins made from these 
grapes. 
PALESTINE, Jerusalem. Mr. John E. Dinsmore sends an interesting 
catalogue of Palestine plants that may be consulted by anyone 
interested. 
PERU, Lima. Mr. A, Weberbauer, April 12. Has been made Director 
of a park in Lima that is to be transformed into a zoological 
and botanical garden connected with the University. His work 
on the plants of the Peruvian Andes is soon to appear. Expects 
later to make some exploring trips and will send material. 
PORTUGAL, Lisbon. Mr. Louis H. Ayme, April 12. Promises to send 
Elvas plums, specially prepared by a method possibly new to 
Americans, and budsticks of valuable carob varieties. 
TRINIDAD, Port of Spain. Mr. F. Evans, April 23. Writes that h« 
is leaving Trinidad for Honolulu and will probably visit 
Washington on his way. 
