50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



51062 to 51068— Continued. 



51064. Eucalyptus risdoni Hook. f. Myrtacere. 



A Tasmaniiin encalypt rarely as tall as .")<) feet, witli smootli bark, 

 pendulous branches, usually opposite lanceolate or heart-shaperl leaves, 

 and small flowers borne in axillary or lateral umbels. The wood is said 

 to be rather poor. (Adapted from Bentham, Flwa Anstraliensis, vol. S, 

 p. 203, and from De Andrade, Manual do Plantador de Eucalyptos, p. 

 219.) 



51065. Kexnedia monophyli.a Vent. Fabaccpe. 

 {Hardenhergia monophylla Benth.) 



An ornamental Australian leguminous vine with solitary obtuse leaf- 

 lets up to 4 inches in length and numerous violet or rose-pun")le flowers 

 borne in twos or threes in racemes. (Adapted from Maiden, Flowering 

 Plants a^id Ferns of New South Wales, pt. 1, p. 55.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45790. 



51066. SwAiNSONA GALEGiFOLiA (Audrews) R. Br. Fabacese. 

 (Colutea galegifolia Sims.) 



A low shrubby leguminous plant from New South Wales, with com- 

 pound vetchlike leaves and scarlet-orange flowers borne on rather long 

 axillary peduncles. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 792.) 



The more common form in cultivation (variety alba Hort.) has pure 

 wh:te flowers. 



51067. Telopea speciosissima (J. E. Smitli) II. Br. Proteacese. 

 (Emhotliriu)n spcciO'<i-<isitiiiim Smith.) Waratah. 



An Australian shrub 6 to 8 feet high, with obovate, unequally serrate, 

 dark-green leaves and a hendllke spike of brilliant red flowers. It is 

 propagated by layering or seeds. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Mag- 

 azine, pi. 1128.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44837. 



51068. Tbicondylus fkaseri (R. Br.) Kuntze. ProteacesE. 

 (Lomatia ilicifolia R. Br.) 



An erect branching shrub or sometimes a small tree, with ovate or lance- 

 olate leaves, irregularly prickle toothed or lobed. and long, loose racemes 

 of white or light-yellow flowers. The wood is light and very hard, 

 with beautiful markings, and is easily worked. (Adapted from Ben- 

 tham, Flora Australiensis, vol. 5, p. 536, and from Maiden, Useful 

 Natvve Plants of Australia, p. 56Jf.) 



51069 to 51072. 



From Cohan, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Gustav 

 HelmTich. Received July 20, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Helmrich. 



51069. Arundinella bertekoniana (Schult.) Hitchc. and Chase. 



Poaceje. Grass. 



" Gjekerj (tail of deer)." 



"A tufted perennial grass with strong, .slender, upright culms, 0.5 of a 

 meter to 1 meter high, with long, narrow, folded, or involute blades and 

 a many-flowered tawny panicle 20 to 30 centimeters long." (Agnes 

 Chase.) i .!>.■ 



