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to be of an entirely different type from those of which 
seed was sent in under S. P. I. Nos. 36702 and 36709, sug- 
gesting that they may even be distinct species, since 
there are two or more species of Myrciaria in Brazil known 
under the common name of jaboticaba. This variety is uni- 
formly round or slightly oblate in form, variable in size, 
the best specimens being slightly less than one inch in 
diameter and of about the same length. The skin is smooth 
and glossy, deep purplish maroon in color over the entire 
surface. The pulp is very juicy, and of pleasant vinous 
flavor. Seeds one to four, two being the commonest number 
in good sized fruits. For further data concerning the 
jaboticaba see the notes under S. P. I. No. 36702 in Plant 
Immigrants, No. 92, December 1913, p. 724-726." (Dorsett, 
Popenoe, and Shamel introduction. ) For distribution 
later. 
Spondias tuberosa. ( Anacardiaceae . ) 37018. Seeds of 
the imbu from Bahia, Brazil. "This tree is not common 
here on the coast but is said to grow profusely on the dry 
catinga lands of the interior of the state Of Bahia. The 
tree is low and spreading in habit, with a dense umbra- 
geous head of light green foliage. The leaves are com- 
pound, about 6 inches in length. The fruits are oval to 
nearly round, about 1 inch in diameter on an average, and 
pale greenish yellow in color when fully ripe. The large 
hard seed is surrounded by soft, juicy pulp, of a rather 
acid flavor, much esteemed wnen prepared with milk to form 
the popular drink imbuzada." (Dorsett, Popenoe, and Shamel 
introduction.) For distribution later. 
NOTES FROM CORRESPONDENTS ABROAD. 
Mr. P. H. Dorsett writes from Piropora, Brazil, Feb- 
ruary 8, 1914. "We found Lavras interesting, and from our 
standpoint, rather fertile. We secured some good photo- 
graphs there of Jaboticaba, bamboo and preparing it for 
use, of interesting annonaceous fruits, ornamentals, 
grasses, of a new fruit pera de campo. I hope the speci- 
men we sent reached you in good condition. This fruit has 
interested us very much. I developed my photographs in my 
room, then walked about a mile to a small stream to wash 
them. We also secured some very good landscape views of 
the surrounding country. We spent a very enjoyable time 
at Lavras. Met there Mr. Hunnicutt, who has charge of the 
agricultural work of the Missionary School; also met Dr. 
Allyn, Prof. Shaw and Knight. They all had us to tea or 
to dinner, and I can assure you we did enjoy their Ameri- 
can cooking. Messrs. Hunnicutt and Knight went with us on 
a several days' trip to Pratinha, where we visited two of 
