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Indian "bread, like coarse graham "bread, which is good and 
much more nutritious, it is claimed, than corn bread." 
(A. L. Jackson. Andes Trading Co., La Paz, Bolivia.) for 
distribution later. 
CHRYS OPHYLLUM CABTITO. 27572. Star-apple from Ancon, Canal 
Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. N. E. Coffey at the request 
of Mr. EL, P. Schultz. "One of the most common fruit trees 
indigenous to the Canal Zone. The trees are from 25 to 75 
feet high, and are characterized by magnificent evergreen 
foliage. The fruit has the size and appearance of a small • 
apple and is regularly 6-10 celled, so that when halved the 
inside of the fruit is star-shaped. In color it is pale 
green, blue or purple. The pulp has a jelly-like consis- 
tency, and when fully ripe, a rich, yet delicate flavor." 
(Schultz.) Por distribution later. 
CICER ARIETINUM. 27814. Prom Tiflis, Caucasus. A variety of 
chickpea said to come from the vicinity of Gori, Central 
Caucasus . There are apparently several strains mixed up in 
this let. This chickpea remains somewhat hard, even when 
boiled a long time. 27815. A variety of chickpea said to 
come from Cachiti, Central Caucasus. Considered a finer 
variety than the preceding; becomes qiiite soft when boiled. 
(Meyer's introductions.) 
CITRULLUS VULGARIS. 27804. Prom Erivan, Caucasus. Mixed, local 
varieties of watermelons, including red and yellow ones. 
Reputed to be of fine quality. These and other vegetables 
from this region to be tested under irrigation in the hot- 
summered and semi-arid sections of the United States. 27986- 
987. Watermelons from Elisavetpol, Caucasus. The Elisavetpol 
watermelons are noted for their large size and good quality. 
No. 27987 produces fruits weighing as much as 30 lbs., and the 
seeds are scarcely noticeable. (Meyer's introductions.) 
CLAUCENA WAMPI. 27954. Prom Honolulu, Hawaii. Procured by Mr. 
J. E. Higgins. "The trees which I have seen in Hawaii are 
about 18-20 feet high and bear quite freely; their fruits are 
about the size of a cherry, and a straw-yellow in color, very 
much like the longan. The fruit is very highly prized by the 
Chinese." (Higgins.) Por distribution later. 
CUCUMIS MELO. 27805. Prom Erivan, Caucasus. A celebrated local 
variety called "Dootma", said to be very fine. These melons 
are buried underneath the soil while growing, otherwise they 
do not acquire the right flavor and aroma. 27988. The same 
variety as above, from Geok-Tapa. 27989-991. Three choice 
local varieties of muskmelons from Elisavetpol and. Geok-Tapa, 
Caucasus. (Meyer's introductions.) 
