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Mida acuminata (Sa.-talaeeae) , 48837. Quandcng. From 
Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds presented by the New 
South Wales Forestry Commission. The quandong, some- 
times called native peach, attains a height of 30 feet, 
and is found in the hotter and drier parts of New 
South Wales. The lanceolate leaves are much relished 
by cattle, and because of the remarkable drought-en- 
during properties of this tree it is very valuable in 
times of scarcity of rain. The fruit Is red, from If 
to 3 inches in circumference, and of considerable e- 
conomic value. The succulent outer part is edible and 
makes an excellent conserve and jelly. The edible 
kernels have a pleasant flavor and contain a large 
percentage of oil, which when burned gives a good 
light. (Adapted from the Pastoral Finance Association 
Magazine, Sydney, September 1, 1918.) 
For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 43423, 
Plant Immigrants, No. 126, October, 1916, p. 1064. 
Mimusops zeyheri ( Sapotaceae ) , 48777, From Johan- 
nesburg, Transvaal. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. 
Shantz, agricultural explorer. "A yellow fruit about 
one inch long, with a dry, sweet flesh, similar to a 
jujube. This is apparently a very large-fruited spe- 
cies of the genus, or which the fruits are said to be 
delicious. I did not have an opportunity to test them 
for I could not find the tree from which the fruits 
came, and only those not thoroughly ripe had been 
cast aside by the children who were eating them. It 
may be well worth cultivating." (Shantz.) 
Mowirkb pum (Melastomaceae ) , 48838. Put*. From 
Minas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds presented by Dr. Alvaro 
da Sllveira, Bello Horizonte. "The fruit is edible; 
the pulp is sweet, and the flavor most pleasing to the 
natives." (Sllveira.) 
A tree about 10 feet tall, with an upright stem, 
and horizontal branches. The obliquely globose fruit 
is as large as that of the common wild cherry. It is 
much esteemed and is called Pusa by the natives* (A- 
dapted from Hooker's Journal of Botany, p. £3.) 
Osyris abyssiniea ( Santalaceae ) , 48817. From Pre- 
toria, Transvaal. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, 
agricultural explorer. "A most highly prized tannin 
plant imparting a very desirable color to leather; if 
it could be produced, it would be in great demand as 
