MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BULLETIN 97 
The stick acts as a prop and if the fit is tight, it will sway 
with the wind and come down again still supporting the 
limb. For limbs that rub, buffers may be used, two pieces 
of wood or iron being attached to the upper and lower sides 
of the rubbing branches to keep the two apart. Iron buffers 
are made U-shaped out of rod iron. Limbs that have been 
partly severed may be restored by readjusting them, cover- 
ing the wounds with liquid grafting wax, and bracing to 
the nearest healthy branch. Bracing may sometimes save 
trees that have been very seriously damaged by windstorms 
or lightning. 
PLANTS IN THE CYCAD HOUSE 
(Continuation of Plant Inventory) 
Agathis loranthifolia. Coniferae——An evergreen tree of 
the Malay Archipelago, from which dammar resin is ob- 
tained. It reaches 100 feet or more in height, and the leaves 
are broad, differing from pines and firs by their breadth and 
parallel veining. 
Araucaria Bidwillii. Coniferae. | Bunya-bunya.— A 
native tree of Australia, reaching a height of 150 feet, but 
rather narrow in growth, especially with age. The leaves 
are sharp-pointed, thick and shining. It makes an excel- 
lent house plant, and is hardy in Florida. 
Araucaria braziliana, Coniferae—A native of Brazil, at- 
taining 100 feet in height. The branches are somewhat in- 
clined, raised at the ends, tending to disappear below as the 
plant grows. The leaves are alternate oblong, and sharp- 
pointed, and the cones are large and globular. 
Araucaria excelsa. Coniferae. Norfolk Island pine.—A 
large tree of Norfolk Island, reaching a height of 200 feet 
and a diameter of 10 feet. The light green foliage on hori- 
zontal drooping branches is very attractive. It makes an 
excellent house plant and keeps well in a cool room near a 
window. In summer it may be placed in the shade outdoors. 
Araucaria imbricata. Coniferae. Monkey puzzler—A 
tree of Chile, attaining 100 feet in height. The branches 
are horizontal with upward curving tips which finally be- 
come deflexed. It is claimed that this 1s the only tree 
that a monkey cannot climb on account of the sharp, spine- 
like leaves which persist even on the trunk. The tree is 
hardy in the southern states. 
