50 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED. 



also to the fruits of the two or three native species of Couroupita, und iirob- 

 ably to those of other members of the Lecythidese. So the question of the 

 depilatory properties is not yet settled." (Pittier.) 



45220. (Undetermined.) Apocynaceae. Lorocco vine. 



From Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Seeds present?ed by Mr. I. H. Cammack, 

 "La Misi6n." Received September 28, 1917. 



" This is a deciduous perennial vine which grows best on moist mountain 

 sides where the climate is always temperate. Its flowers and flower buds are 

 fine for flavoring milk and vegetable soups, especially potato soup, giving it the 

 flavor of oysters. The vine should have a space of 5 to 10 feet for climbing and 

 spreading, and it will require greenhouse protection in cold weather." {Cam- 

 mack.) 



