1888 
and 'Durondeau.' The fruit, which is as large as 'Marie Louise,' and 
borne as freely as 'Conference,' is pear shaped, tapering at the end 
with a long stalk. The skin is yellow, marked with russet-brown and 
crimson, and the juicy melting flesh is of very fine flavor. This is 
superior to any other October pear, and a very heavy cropper." 
pyrus sp. (Malaceae), 56759. Pear. From Shantung, China. Scions 
sent in by K. M. Gordon, South Shantung Industrial and Agricultural 
School of the American Presbyterian Mission (North) , at the request of 
C. A. Reed, Bureau of Plant Industry. "(No. 5.) 'Ya li' (Duck pear). 
From 35 li (about 10 miles) northwest of Techow. The fruits are large, 
with thin, smooth, yellow skin, and white, juicy, sweet flesh. This 
variety is a good keeper." (Gordon.) 
pyrus spp. (Malaceae), 56765 and 56766. Pear. From China. Scions 
sent in by K. M. Gordon, South Shantung Industrial and Agricultural 
School of the American Presbyterian Mission (North), at the request of 
C. A. Reed, Bureau of Plant Industry. Quoted notes by Mr. Gordon. 
56765. pyrus sp. "(No. 2.) 'Laiyang. 1 A variety from Laiyang, 
Shantung. The fruit is large and dark skinned, and said to be very 
fine grained j sweet, and juicy." 
56766. PYRUS sp. "(No. 6.) 'Peking White.' From Tungshan, 35 li 
(about 10 miles) northwest of Peking. The fruit is small and round, 
with light lemon-yellow skin, and fine grained, sweet flesh." 
rubus spp. (Rosaceae), 56691 and 56692. From Bedford, England. 
Plants presented by Laxton Bros. Quoted notes from Catalogue of Lax- 
ton Bros. 
56691. rubus sp. Dewberry. "'Newberry.' This is similar to the 
Logan blackberry, but darker and sweeter." 
56692. RUBUS sp. Blackberry. "'Pollards.' A blackberry which 
ripens later than 'Edward Langley, ' but is a strong grower and better 
adapted to exposed situations. The fruit clusters are very large, and 
the berries are rich in flavor and very juicy. This variety is strong- 
ly recommended for making jelly and jam." 
solanum TUBEROSUM ( Solanaceae ) , 56678. Potato. From Bogota, Co- 
lombia. Tubers presented by Brother Ariste Joseph, Instituto de la 
Salle. "These potatoes are from the Paramo de Guasca, where this curi- 
ous variety is grown by the ancient tribe known as the Chibchas." 
(Ariste . ) 
STIPA SEMIBARBATA (Poaceae), 56570. Grass. From Hobart, Tasmania. 
Seeds presented by L. A. Evans, Secretary of Agriculture, Agricultural 
and Stock Department. A perennial grass with stems 2 to 3 feet high, 
