1779 
but not as great as that of some of the late-maturing 
varieties." (Wilson Popenoe . ) 
The seven strains of these "chauchas" are repre- 
sented by S.P.I. Nos. 55456 to 55462. 
Vicia miehauxii (Fabaceae) , 55547. Vetch. PromAriana 
near the city of Tunis, Tunis. Presented by P. Boeuf, 
chief, Botanical Service of Tunis. Introduced for 
trial as green manure and as a forage plant. 
A creeping or climbing annual vetch, native to 
Syria, with very narrow leaflets, light-yellow flowers, 
and hairy pods about an inch long. (Adapted from Post, 
Flora of Syria, Palestine, and Sinai, p. 288.) 
Notes on Behavior of Previous Introductions. 
Amygdalus persiea (Amygdalaceae) ,43129. Peach. "Late 
Champion." From Auckland, New Zealand. "Although this 
tree was only planted out last year, it bloomed and 
matured three fruits in May of this year. The fruits 
are very pretty, being almost entirely red, and have 
a very agreeable flavor; they are freestone and very- 
good to eat raw. I believe it will be a good variety 
for this region." (F. E. Mastin, Thorsby, Ala., June 
1, 1922.) 
Amygdalus persiea neetarina (Amygdalaceae), 34685. 
Quetta nectarine. From Quetta, India. (Budded on Amygdalus 
davidiana stock.) "This has proved to be a large hand- 
some smooth-skinned fruit. The tree has come through 
five winters without damage, and this season is full 
of fruit." (J. M. Bechtel, Hamburg, Iowa. August 18, 
1922. ) 
Amygdalus persiea neetarina (Amygdalaceae) , 43144. Nec- 
tarine. "New Boy." From Auckland, New Zealand. "The tree 
has made remarkable growth, and this year it matured 
about two dozen of the finest nectarines I have ever 
seen or eaten. I cannot recommend it too highly. The 
first fruits were picked August 10." (Dr. F. M. Met- 
calf, Sacramento, Calif., August 16, 1922.) 
Fieus eariea (Moraceae ) , 8506 . Fig. "Figue de Chios." 
From the Island of Chios, Greece. "One of the figs 
sent tome from the Plant Introduction Garden at Chico , 
Calif., is a very excellent variety. It is now ripen- 
ing and I am much pleased with the quality of it." 
(F. I. Gibson, Savannah, Ga., August 15, 1922.) 
