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the seeds in boxes in the hot-bed, and transplanting the plants to the 
garden when of sufficient size. We have made several attempts to 
grow this vegetable by planting in the open ground, but the seeds 
have in every case failed to vegetate. 
Several samples of seed were received at the station from Ten- 
eriffe, from Prof. C. W. Dabney, of North Carolina, obtained 
through Mr. Lopez, U. S. Consul. Some of these failed to grow. 
Of those that vegetated were two varieties of Lentil (Erowm) one 
of Lupine, Lupinus perennis, two varieties of a “ Chicaro,”identi- _ 
fiedas Lathyrus sativus, and another leguminous plant not identified. 
The plants of all were interesting, as ~ being unfamiliar, but none 
seemed to offer promise of being valuable in our climate. 
Synonyms DrErERMINED IN 1883 Anp 1884. 
In our report for 1583, our list of synonyms was erroneously 
printed. We, therefore, repeat the synonyms from that report (p. 
223), adding those determined the past season. The synonyms are 
printed in italics. (?) attached to a synonym indicates that we de- 
sire further verification. } 
Beet, 1883. 
Dark Red Egyptian. (Sib. 1883.) Synonym, Helzpse. hot 
1883) ? 
Norbiton Giant Mangel. (Sib. 1883.) Synonym, Mammoth Long a] 
fred Mangel. (Sib. 1883.) 
Long Red Mangel. (Sib. 1883.) Synonym, Honda Colos- 
sal Long Red Mangel. (Hen. 1883.) 
Cabbage, 1883. 
Schweinfurt. (Sib. 1883.) Beene Largest White Schwein- 
furs. (Ben. 1883.) Schweinfurt Quintal. (Greg. 1883.) 
Quintal Drumhead. (Fer. 1883.) Synonym, Strassburg Quintal. 
(Ben. 1883.) 
Carrot, 1883. 
Early French Scarlet Forcing. (Sib. 1883.) Synonym, Gartier’s 
Red Horn (?) (Ben. 1883.) Extra Early Forcing (grown in 
1882.) 
Carrot, 1884.. 
Danvers. (Fer. 1883.) Synonym, Danver’s Orange Half Long. 
(Lan.) Pag ; 
_ Guerande. (Greg.) Synonym, Guerande Half Long Stump 
Looted. (Vil.) 
Orange Belgian. (Vil.) Synonym, Large Yellow Belgian. 
(Sib. 1883.) 
Celery, 1884. 
Red Giant Solid. (Vil.) Synonym, Hood’s Dae fted. (Hen.) 
Cucumber, 1884. 
Peerless. (Thor.) Synonym, Peerless White Spine. (Greg. 
