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TRIFOLIUM SPP. (Pabaceae.) 28311-313. Native clovers, one 
from Moscow Province, Russia, on 8 from Kharkov Province, 
Southern Russia, and the third from near Tomsk, Siberia. 
Received through Prof. P. P. Hansen. Por distribution later. 
TRIPOLIUH SP. (Pabaceae.) 23324. Received through Prof . 
N. E. Hansen. "This is usually called Hungarian clover, a 
perennial allied to red clover, hut earlier and less tender 
in foliage. This present sample deserves especial attention 
"because it is Pound wild in the Kharkov Province, Southern 
Russia. It should prove hardier than the Hungarian form of 
the species." (Hansen.) Por distribution later. 
TRIFOLIUM PRATMS3. (Pabaceae.) 28302-310. Prom Finland. 
Procured by Prof. P. E. Hansen. . Ho. 23309. Prom Uleaborg 
Province. Ho. 28310. Prom Vasa Province. "Native red 
clover, from seed cultivated there about one hundred years . 
This is the original seed from the peasants, not cleaned or 
selected." • (Hansen.) Por distribution later. 
VICIA SP. (Pabaceae.) 28315. Received through Prof. N. E. 
Hansen. "A native vetch from Pskoff Province near Beloscrsk, 
in the Baltic Sea region south of St. Petersburg. The 
a- , peasants grind it for bread. They say it is good food for 
the table as well as for fodder and grain." (Hansen.) 
For distribution later. 
-•SISYPHUS SPP. (Rhan-naceae . ) 23129-130. FrcmMaskat, Oman, 
Arabia. Procured by Mr. John A. Ray, American Consul. "The 
jujube tree grows in this dry country without any attention 
or irrigation. The fruit is relished by the natives, but I 
do not think Americans will care for it. It has a taste 
vaguely resembling the red haw of Texas." (Say.) Ho. 28129. 
Z. jujuba. "Jarrari. This variety has very hard seeds, and 
the name is supposed to refer to the act of pulling the 
stones out of one's mouth and throning them away." (Ray.) 
No. 28130. Z. oxyphyl la. "Oradhmani . This name refers to 
the fact that they can bo chewed up, seeds and all. Some 
call them Makki , as they are thought to have been intro- 
duced here from the City of Mecca." (Ray.) Por distri- 
bution later. 
NOTES PROM FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS. 
ITALY, Naples. Mr. Willy Muller, June 30. Sends list of Yucca 
hybrids, with prices. 
