much as one-fourth of the income. The leaves are always 
chewed. It is never "brewed or made into a 'beverage. The 
flavor- of the leaves is slightly sweetish and decidedly acid, 
not unlike the flavor of rose petels. It has the effect of 
stimulating nerve and brain cells. The gloomiest man "becomes 
cheerful under its influence and the fatigued man, struggling 
with heavy loads, finds his muscles stronger and his nervous 
energy under "better control. The novice who takes an over- 
dose may show symptons similar to those of a man intoxicated 
with whiskey. 
lUSTRALIA, Brisbane. Mr. James Pink, August 1. Writes that the 
desert kumquat is Atlanta glauca. Says it is capable of 
great improvement "by cultivation. Will send seed as soon as 
available . 
UREEY, Beirut. Mr. Alfred E. Day, July 29. Sends a package 
of pressed specimens of the Trifolium and Medicagos of that 
region. Says that he thinks the most promising species for 
forage purposes are T. clypeatum, T. meneghinianum and T. 
scutatum. 
