1887 
unlike the former, tears in autumn a large number of large dark-red 
fruits." (Edwin Beckett, superintendent, Aldenham House Gardens.) 
MALUS SYLVESTRIS (Malaceae), 56746-56748, 56751, 56753. Apple. 
From Damascus, Syria. Scions presented by Charles B. Allen, American 
consul. "These apples are grown in the Plain of Zetodani, atoout 25 
miles northwest of Damascus, at an altitude of a little above 3,500 
feet. The apples of this region, though small, are known for their 
delicious flavor and toring good prices in the markets of Syria and 
Palestine. The methods of culture are primitive and it is believed 
that the quality and size of the apples could be greatly improved by 
modern methods." (Allen.) 
56746. No. 1. "Dershawi." 
56747. No. 4. "Hamod." 
56748. No 6. "Feudy." 
56751. No. 9. "Iraki." 
56753. No. 12. "Zebdani." 
nephelium MUTABILE ( Sapindaceae ) , 56781. Pulasan. From Buitenzorg, 
Java. Seeds presented by the director, Botanic Garden. "'Pulasan.' A 
Malayan tree which is similar to the rambutan in appearance, but dif- 
fers in the. fruit and in the leaves being gray beneath. The fruit is 
larger than that of the rambutan, and is a deep purple-brown with short 
blunt processes. According to Ridley, the flavor is decidedly superi- 
or to that of the latter fruit." (Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical 
Gardening, 2d ed., p. 176.) 
paspalum scrobiculatum (Poaceae), 56789. Kodo millet. From Burring- 
bar, New South Wales. Seeds presented by B. Harrison. "A native grass 
about a foot high, relished by all kinds of livestock." (Harrison.) 
An erect annual grass, averaging 2 feet in height, native to 
India, were it is also extensively cultivated for the edible grain. 
The grain is poisonous, however, unless kept for a number of years. 
Cattle are fond of the grass when it is young; at the time of ripening 
it is poisonous to stock. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the 
Economic Products of India, vol. 6, pt. 1, p. 111.) 
pyrus 8pp. (Malaceae), 56689 and 56690. Pear. From Bedford, 
England. Plants presented by Laxton Bros. Quoted notes from Catalogue 
of Laxton Bros. 
56689. pyrus ep. "'Superb.' A hybrid between 'Beurre Superfin' 
and 'Williams.' A very early dessert pear of fine flavor, partaking 
of the good qualities of both its parents, but ripening earlier than 
'Williams. '" 
56690. pyrus sp. "'Beurre Bedford.' A hybrid between 'Marie Louise' 
