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in this state tp allow of any further comment, except 
that when sown beside Algerian, on the south coast 
this season, it promised particularly well, and com- 
pared more than favorably with that variety from a 
green-fodder point of view." (Agricultural Gazette, 
New South Wales, vol. 25, p. 1018.) 
Capsicum annuum ( Solanaceae ) , 48161. Prom Santiago 
de las Vegas, Cuba. Seeds presented by Dr. Mario Cal- 
vino, director, Agricultural Experiment Station. "This 
pepper is grown in Cuba under the name of Creole. The 
beautiful golden yellow fruit is about 3 inches long 
by 2 inches thick. The flavor Is quite mild." (Peter, 
Blsset . ) 
Dpcaisnea fargesii (Lardizabalaceae ) , 48152. From 
Rochester, N. Y. Presented by Mr. John Dunbar, assist- 
ant superintendent of parks. "A very attractive orna- 
mental shrub reminding me somewhat of the Oregon grape 
{Berberis aquifolium) in habit. From B. H. Wilson's collec- 
tion." (Falrchild.) 
An erect shrub, 7 to 16 feet In height, very com- 
mon In moist woods and thickets in western Hupeh and 
in Szechwan between 2,000 and 8,500 feet in altitude. 
The deep-blue fruit contains a white pulp In which are 
imbedded the numerous, flattened, jet-black seeds. 
The pulp Is edible, but of Insipid flavor. The fruits 
are commonly eaten by monkeys on Mt . Gmel and elsewhere 
in that region. (Adapted from Sargent , Plantae Wllson- 
ianae, vol. 1, p. 344.) 
Diospyros sp. (Diospyraceae ) , 48162. Persimmon. 
From Puerto Bertonl, Paraguay. Seeds presented by Dr. 
M. Bertonl. "Kakl sllvestre. A species of Diospyros, 
indigenous to the forests of eastern Paraguay, and 
commonly found In rocky places in the open woods on 
the banks of the Rio Parana. It is a small tree, 20 
to 26 feet high, and quite leafy; It produces a great 
abundance of almost spherical fruits , about an Inch In 
diameter, which mature in autumn. The tree apparently 
does not suffer from the effects of temperatures above 
-3° C. [27°F.] It could possibly be used advantageous- 
ly as a stock with Diospyros kaki." (Bertonl.) 
Entelea. arborescens (Tlliaceae), 48165. From Auck- 
land, New Zealand. SeeJs presented by Mr. H. R. Wright. 
One of the handsomest of small trees, which was once 
common along the north coast of North Island. In some 
