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of Agriculture. For distribution later. 
SOLANUM JAMESII. 27158. Potato from Prescott, Arizona. Presented 
by Mr, Daniel Hatz. "Tubers of a native potato, grown in old 
willow land without irrigation." (Hatz.) 
SORBUS AUCUPABIA. 27028-030, Three varieties of edible mountain 
ash from Baumshulenweg bei Berlin, Germany. Purchased from 
Mr. L. Spath. For distribution later. 
SORBUS DOMESTICA. 27184. Prom Yalta, Crimea, Russia. A large 
fruited, edible form of mountain-ashj the fn;it is sold in 
fruit shops in Yalta as a delicacy. Eaten when somewhat 
decomposed, like medlars.. SORBUS SP. 27185. A small tree 
or large shrub growing im shady places on the slopes of 
hills, apparently rare. Of value perhaps as an ornamental 
shrub. (Meyer's introductions.) 
TRACHYOARPUS EXCELSUS. 26907. Palm from Tientai, China. Pre- 
sented by Rev. A, 0, Loosely. "A beautiful small tree, hardy 
even if the ground freezes slightly." (Loosely.) For dis- 
tribution later, 
VIGNA UNGUICULATA. 27199. From Philadelphia, Pa. Procured from 
Mr. Win. Henry Maule. "This is a valuable early and productive 
variety, and yields enormously of shelled peas which are ex- 
cellent for table use during the winter. It makes an ordinary 
vine} not so rank as some other varieties. It produces an 
average of 40 bushels shelled peas per acre. A good soil im- 
prover and relished by all farm stock." (Maule.) 
VINCA SP. 27094. From near Gagri, Caucasus, A Vinca found in 
shady nooks in the mountains, often hanging down between 
rocks. Apparently distinct from the ordinary Vinca major* 
Of value as a ground cover or basket plant in mild wintered 
regions. (Meyer's introduction.) 
VIOLA SP. 27070. From near Souchoum Kale, Caucasus. A wild 
violet occurring at the edges of woodlands and in open places, 
having large flowers of a beautiful dark violet color. Not 
very fragrant. (Meyer's introduction.) 
ZEA MAYS. 27073-082. Ten varieties of corn from Mexico, Pro- 
cured by Mr. Arnold Shanklin, American Consul. For dis- 
tribution later. 
