Meditago falcate, Linn. Medic. Leguminoste. From Walujka, Russia. Received through Prof. N. E. Hansen, May, 1898. Regarded by Director Bogdan, of the Walujka Experiment Station, as a promising fodder plant for dry steppes, where it is found native at Walujka.
Medicago satire, Linn. Turkestan alfalfa. Leguminosm. A Turkestan variety or strain of the ordinary lucerne or alfalfa, introduced by Prof. N. E. Hansen, in 1898, and has proved a distinct success, more particularly in those regions subjected to severe drought, and on soils impregnated with alkali. Its resistance to severe cold has not been so satisfactorily proved as its hardiness under conditions of drought and alkali. Professor Hansen secured seed of this variety from Bokhara, Samarkand, Tashkend, Sairam, 150 miles north of Merke, in the Kirghiz Tartar steppes, and from Knldja, China, Djarkent and Kopal. This variety, as well as other drought-resistant forms introduced from Algiers and Arabia, is likely to play an important role in alfalfa cultivation in this country.
Melilotus maerostaehys, Pomel. Melilot. Leguminosm. This species of melilot, native to Algeria, differs from most of the sweet clovers in having no pronounced odor. In consequence of this it is readily eaten by cattle. It has succeeded very well at the Experiment Station at Roulba, where it attains a height of 2 to 6 feet.
Melinis minutiflora, Beauv. Molasses grass. Graminem. From Brazil. Presented by Senhor I. Nery da Fonseca, of Pernambuco. This is said to he the finest pasture grass in Brazil. Should be tried in Florida.
Atiseanthus condensates. (?). Graminete. From Yoko hama, Japan. Presented by Mr. H. Suzuki, of the Yoko hama Nursery Company. Received March 9, 1904. In the native region where this plant is grown, its leaves remain green all through the year, and the cattle are fed on it. It should be cut while young, before it reaches its full growth, as the stem gets hard if left too long. Young stems can be cut from time to time throughout nearly the entire year, but a few stems on each clump should always be left, as it sometimes dies if cut too severely. It is diffi cult to get seed of this plant, as the stems are constantly cut by the villagers. It seldom seeds. The roots, however, can be secured in any quantity.
Myoporass deserti, A. Cunn. Sweet-fruited myoporum. Myoporacem. Erect shrub, 3 to 4 feet high, with linear leaves 1 to 2 inches long. Said by some to be pois onous when in fruit. Others state that it is a good forage plant. Found principally in the interior of all the colonies of Australia. (See Forage Plants of Australia, p. 40.) Introduced by J. H. Maiden, Sydney Botanic Garden, March 1, 1904.
Nen/tedium lanpaceum, L. Rambutan. Sapindacete. Pre sented by Dr. Treub, Buitenaorg, Java, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received March 31, 1905. This species and Nephelium mutabile, Blume, known as the " capoelasan,” produce fruits far superior to the litchi in lusciousness. The fruits differ from that of the litchi in having distinct long protuberances from the fruit-skin which make them resemble superficially well- developed cedar apples," though much darker in color. They are two of the show iest and most delicious fruits cultivated in Java, and should have been introduced long ago into the West Indies.
Ononis avellana, Pomel. Ononis. Leguminoste. This is said by Doctor Trabut to be a good green-manure for heavy soils. It is found only in Algeria, where it occurs in few localities on clay hills.
Oxalis crenate., Jacq. Oca. Geraniaceas Yellow variety. From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, Feb ruary 13, 1899. The oca of western South America, where it is much appreciated as a vegetable. It is a perennial plant, but cultivated as an annual. Its tubers, which resemble potatoes, are acid when fresh, but after exposure to the sun become floury and sweet. When dried for several weeks, they become wrinkled and taste something like dried figs. In this condition known as ealli. For directions for planting, me Vilmorin's Vegetable Garden.
Panic= molls, Sw. Para grass. Graminem. From Jamaica. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fair child, March, 1899. A tropical bay and pasture grass, introduced before 1899 by private individuals, adapted to cultivation on rich muck or swampy soils. Propagated mostly by root division. Has proved profitable in southern Texas, and is being experimented with throughout the South. An exceedingly vigorous grower, and a very succu lent-stemmed species.