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LEWS ESCULENT A . 27816. From Tiflis, Caucasus. A legume con- 
sidered locally to "be a variety of lentil. Eaten by the 
natives, boiled in soup. Although small, it is said to have 
a much finer taste than the large ones. It may he of value 
as a fodder or cover plant in semi-arid sections. (Meyer's 
introduction. ) 
LEPIDIUM SATIVUM. 27811. Erom Erivan, Caucasus. A native 
vegetable called Kodim, grown out doors in protected places, 
throughout the winter. Eaten raw as a salad with meats. Ap- 
parently a broad-leaved variety of the garden cress. (Meyer's 
introduction. ) 
MALUS SP. 27968. Erom Geok-Tapa, Caucasus. A bushy apple which 
rarely grows over 5 feet in height. It produces red apples of 
fair quality, is very drought resistant and stands high sum- 
mer temperatures. May be used in hybridization and in creat- 
ing a strain of bush apples. (Meyer's introduction.) 
MANGIFERA INPICA. 27926-928. Three varieties of mango from Port 
Louis, Mauritius: Aristide, Baissac, and Maison Rouge. Pre- 
sented by Mr. G. Regnard , who says the Aristide is the best of 
their mangos. For distribution later. 
MEDICAGO SP. 27979. Erom between Dushet and Passanaura, Cau- 
casus. A small leaved, perennial medicago, growing in stony 
debris that has been washed from the mountain sides. Found at 
elevations of between 4,000 and 5,000 feet above sea level. 
(Meyer's introduction.) 
NOTES FROM FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS . 
CHILE, Limavida. Mr. Jose D. Husbands, April 28. Describes a 
variety of native cotton found at Pita, near Callao, Peru. 
The fiber is fawn color, having a natural luster. Thinks it 
has great possibilities for making a good, cheap cloth. 
MEXICO, Minatitla,n. Mr. J. S. Spencer, May 2. Describes a very 
large and exceedingly fine avocado growing there. He says it 
is the finest in flavor and color of any that he has seen in 
20 years' experience in the tropics. Promise^ to send budwood 
of it. Also offers to send mango seed. 
PORTUGAL, Lisbon. Mr. Louis H. Ajane, May 13. Will send almeixas, 
or Elvas prunes, in June, when the new crop is in. These are 
prepared in a special way and are classed by London fancy fruit 
dealers as some of the best semi-candied prunes in the market.. 
