18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



49267. JVIaxihot esculenta Craiitz. Euphorbiacoa3. Cassava. 



(J/. utiUsshna Pohl.) 



From Kingston. Jamaica. Cuttings presented by William Harris, Govern- 

 ment botanist and superintendent of public gardens. Received August 11, 

 1919. Numbered January. 1920. 



Introduced for testing in tbe southern United States, Hawaii, and I'orto Kioo. 



M'liite rcd-trusJi. 



49368 to 49278. 



From Valparaiso, Chile. Seeds presented by C. F. Deichman. American 

 consul in cliarge. Received January 19, 1920. The descriptive notes are 

 adapted from Castillo and Dey, Jeograft'ia Vejetal del Rio Valdivia, unle.ss 

 otherwise .stated. 



49268. AEXTOxicoN puxctatum Ruiz and I'av. Euphorbia cea". 



Tif/ue. A Chilean tree belonging to the euphorbia faniily, with small 

 colorless scales covering all of its parts and with dense foliage. The 

 leaves, quite stiff and narrowly obhmg in shape, are very dark green on 

 the upper surfaces and light green or evtn whitish on the lower surfaces. 

 The small white flowers are borne in short axillary racemes, and tlie 

 fruits are small, black olive-shaped drupes. By reason of its beauty the 

 wood is admirably suited for the making of small furniture, etc. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44407. 



49269. Crixodendrox hookebianum Gay. Eljeocarpaceje. 



CoicoiJio. A small tree, up to 30 feet in height, widely distributtHl in 

 the valleys of central and sbutheni Chile. The narrow serrulate leaves 

 are fiom 3 t<> ."> inches long, and the blood-red fleshy flowers appear soli- 

 tary in the axils. The wood, which is very white, is said to l)e very good 

 for building purposes. (Adapted from C'lirtis's Botanical Magazine, 

 pi. 7160.) 



49270. EucRYPHiA coRDiFOLiA Cav. Eucryphiaceae, 



Muermo. An ornamental and also useful Chilean tree which attains 

 a height of about lo feet, with thick, leathery, shining leaves and aro- 

 matic white flowers which appear in the spring and make the tree a 

 beautiful sight. Because of the abundance of nectar, this tree is a 

 favorite with the bees. The bark, rich in tannni, is utilized in dyeing 

 and also in medicine. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34391. 



49271. EucRYPHiA piNNATiFOLiA Gay. Eucryphiaceae. 



Gnindo santo. An evergreen shrub or bush, from 3 to 10 feet high, 

 which is particularly attractive because of its large white flowers, 2i 

 to 3 inches across, not unlike a large single rose with a tuft of stamens 

 in the center. It does best in a rather moist situation protected from 

 the strongest rays of the sun. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 77, 



p. m.) 



49272. Laukelia sempervirens (Ruiz and Pav.) Tulasne. MonimiacesD. 

 (L. aromatica Juss.) 



Laurel. A tall evergreen tree with oblong, leathery leaves having an 

 agreeable aromatic odor. It is a native of Chile, where the bark, leaves, 

 and flowers are used niedic'nally as a remedy for headaches, bronchitis, 

 digestive disorders, etc. The wood is valuable not so much because of 



