1775 
States for study by our strawberry breeders, and for 
possible use in producing new forms by crossing." 
(Wilson Popenoe . ) 
Jaearatia mexicana (Papayaceae) , 55469. From Oxkutz- 
cab, Yucatan, Mexico. Presented by Sr. Moises Vas- 
quez Vega. A relative of the papaya (Cariea papaya L.), 
introduced for breeding experiments. 
"A tree with a& smooth tapering trunk and many 
slender branches. The leaves are palmately 7-parted 
and the fruits, about 6 inches long, are 5-winged, each 
wing terminating in an incurved spur at the base. 
These sweetish edible fruits are preserved with sugar. 
The tree is commonly called 'bonete' or 'papaya sil- 
vestre,' and occurs in Yucatan and Chiapas , Mexico , and 
other parts of tropical America." (W. E. Safford.) 
Juglans sp. (Juglandaceae) , 55373 and 55374. Walnut. 
From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by D. S.: 
Eullock, agricultural commissioner. Quoted notes by 
Mr. Bullock. 
55373, "From the eastern foothills of the Andes 
at Limoncito, Rio Blanco, or Iruya, Province of Salta. 
Collected in August, 1921, A. G. Maddren." 
55374. "From the Sierra de Lumbrera, a well- 
watered small mountain range just east'of the Andes, in 
the department of Metan, Province of Salta. The 'No- 
gal' trees grow along the small creeks at an altitude 
of 3,000 to 4,000 feet. Collected by D. S. Birkett." 
Lapageria rosea (Liliaceae) , 55572 . From Angol, Chile. 
Seeds presented by F. L. Crouse, Instituto Agricola 
Bunster. "This, the national flower of Chile, has been 
grown occasionally in northern greenhouses where it 
creates a genuine sensation when in bloom. It is a 
climbing plant of slow growth, with slender, wiry stems, 
and bright-crimson tubular flowers about 3 inches in 
length. In southern Chile huge bunches of these blos- 
soms are brought to the railway stations and sold to 
passing travelers. The plant requires an acid soil." 
(Wilson Popenoe . ) 
Medieago sativa (Fabaceae), 55517 to 55519. Alfalfa. 
From Lima, Peru. Presented by Dr. W. E. Dunn, acting 
commercial attache. Peruvian alfalfa has proved of 
great value in certain parts of the United States. In 
the hope of securing new strains which may be superior 
In certain respects to any now grown in the United 
