Field No. 42-5 Latin name medicago arborea Local name P. I. No. Locality data Fundo "Las Palmas", near Quilpue, Valparaiso Prov., Chile cal. 600' Elev. - Rainfall about 12"/year. Plant description Thrifty vigorous plant 6' to 8' tall - Collected by EARTH SANDVIG - F.A.O. in 1953 - Germination tested 96%. when seeds are scarified. Special notes For forage plant - send seeds Wild? ✓ to Mr. Hyland P.E.I. These seeds were Cult? discussed in a letter from Hyland to Sandvig. Collector E.E. Smith Date 11/17/53 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495 W QN