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CUCUMIS SATIVUS. 27806. Prom Erivan, Caucasus. A local variety 
of cucumber, said to be good. Half -long green, trained on 
stakes. 27992. From Geok-Tapa, A very fine local variety 
of cucumber; green, medium large and very tender. (Meyer's 
introductions.) 
FEIJOA SELLOWIANA. 27957. Guayuba. Prom Salto, Uruguay. Pro- 
cured by Mr. John J. C. Williams. "A plant belonging to the 
guava family. Dr. Andre, who has paid special attention to 
this fruit, pronounces it something exceptionally delicious. 
The fruits are about the size of a large English walnut, green 
in color and covered with blunt protuberances. It is believed 
that the plant can be grown successfully in all the frostless 
regions of the Southwest. It is well worthy of serious con- 
sideration by all those interested especially in subtropical 
fruit culture." (Pairchild.) For distribution later. (See 
photograph. ) 
GOSSYPIUM SP. 27934. Prom Ur.san, Korea. Presented by Mr. J, D. 
Hubbard. "This seed was all grown north of the 40th parallel 
and is probably the hardiest cotton in existence. On favor- 
able soil it grows waist high and has many pods. The pods are 
not gathered until the bizsh has been killed by frost in late 
October or November. This plant has undoubtly gained in 
hardiness during the ages it has been planted by the northern 
Koreans. The main article of clothing among the Koreans is 
the cotton suit made from the home product." (Hubbard.) For 
distribution later. 
HALOXYLON AMM0DENDR01T . 27802. From Tiflis, Caucasus. The 
Saxaul, a tree or tall shrub, resisting alkali and aridity to 
a most remarkable degree. In certain sections of Central 
Asia it is practically the only tree to be found, and its 
wood is much used for fuel. Remarkable as a wind break and 
fuel supply in the desert regions of the Southwestern United 
States. Obtained from the Tiflis Botanical Garden, the only 
garden in the world where a plantation of this remarkable 
plant exists. (Meyer's introduction.) 
.HORDEUM SP. 27801. From Tiflis, Caucasus. A sample of black 
winter barley, used locally for horse feed. Obtained from 
the Secretary of the Agricultural Society in Tiflis. HORDEUM 
VULGARE NIGRUM. 27829. A black winter barley, grown in the 
vicinity of Tiflis. Extensively used as a feed for horses, 
instead of oats, as the latter do not grow well in the Cau- 
casus. This barley is generally soaked over night before 
being fed to the animals. (Meyer's introductions.) 
