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feature along the Mojii River whence I "brought the seeds. I 
understand that the seeds were once, that is, "before the days 
of rubber, quite largely exported for making buttons. This 
is one of the so-called ivory nuts." (Fischer.) For distribu- 
tion later. 
MECONOPSIS SPP. (Papaveraceae. ) 31269-271. Seeds of 
three species from Liverpool, England. Presented by the firm 
of Bees Limited. 31269. Meconopsis integrifolia. This mag- 
nificent biennial from the high Alps of western China at 
altitudes of 11000 to 15000 feet has proven thoroughly hardy 
in England and Ireland and flourishes and flowers without any 
special treatment. It is described as very striking, having 
numerous yellow flowers (as many as eighteen on a three foot 
plant )usually five to six, but sometimes as much as ten 
inches in diameter. 31270. Meconopsis delavayi. 31271. 
Meconopsis rudis. These last two are less known species from 
similar Alpine locations, with almost equally striking flow- 
ers, but probably less easy of cixlture. All three introduced 
in the hope of adding hardy biennials of easy culture to our 
garden flora. For distribution later. 
MEDICAQO FALCATA. (Fabaceae.) 31303-304. Seeds of 
alfalfa from Chong Djighilan and Iii Valleys, Chinese 
Turkestan. Wild yellow-flowering forms considered by the 
natives superior to the cultivated varieties. (Meyer's 
introductions.) For distribution later. 
MEDIC AGO PLATYCARPOS. (Fabaceae.) 31305. Seeds of 
alfalfa from near Kurre, Thian Shan Mountains, Chinese 
Turkestan. "A wild alfalfa of erect growth, bearing yellow 
flowers and short, flat pods. Found on clayey and peaty 
hillslopes at altitudes between 6000 and 7000 feet. Stands 
great cold in winter and drought in summer, and is eagerly 
eaten \)j horses, cattle and sheep. Of probable value as a 
forage plant in sections of the United States where the 
ordinary alfalfa, is winter-killed." (Meyer's introduction.) 
For distribution later. 
PERSEA AMERICANA. (Lauraceae.) 31361. Seeds of avocado 
from Chile. Received through Mr. Jos6 D. Husbands, Limavida, 
Chile. "There are two and perhaps three classes in this lot, 
having green and black purple skins like some eggplants. 
They are very highly esteemed and very dear, costing $6.00 
per dozen Chile money or $3.00 gold, and finding a ready sale 
at these high prices. May be shipped when nearly ripe and 
ripen upon the journey or afterwards." (Husbands.) For 
distribution later. 
