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42861 to 42878— Continued. 



42870. Escallonia revoluta (Ruiz and Pav.) Pers. Esealloniaceae. 



Frequently called siete camisas (seven-bark) in Valdivia. It is rare 

 in the central valley of Chile, but frequent in the mountains of Santiago. 

 In Valdivia it grows in moist soils and rarely reaches 5 meters in height, 

 sending out branches from the base of its thin trunk. Its light white 

 wood is used only for firewood. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34405. 



42871. Fagelia sp. Scrophulariacere. 

 (Calceolaria sp.) 



42872. Kageneckia oblonga Ruiz and Pav. Rosaceae. Bolen. 

 A Chilean tree which grows in arid places throughout the country. 



Its leaves are used for treating intermittent fever, and it is also em- 

 ployed at a tonic. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34400. 



42373. Lagenaria vulgaris Seringe. Cucurbitacese. Gourd. 



42874. Maytenus boaria Molina. Celastracese. Maiten. 

 This Chilean tree, known as huirpo to the Araucanians, attains 12 



meters in height, with a slender trunk. It is undoubtedly the most 

 beautiful native tree in its foliage, which trembles and waves in the 

 slightest breeze. Its leaves, which have a great forage value, are most 

 eagerly sought by hungry cattle, like those of the weeping willow. Its 

 wood is often yellow and is hard and elastic. There arc varieties the 

 wood of which is finely streaked with red and olive. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34621. 



42875. Persea lingue (Ruiz and Pav.) Nees. Lauracere. Lingue. 

 This is a very valuable industrial forest tree of large size, handsome, 



compact, evergreen, has glossy graydjlue-green leaves, and is an extra 

 quick grower; here it is not a delicate plant, but grows quickly in any 

 soil that is wet or very moist, also in water. The wood is light and 

 tough like elm, but takes a very high finish. Its lumber is highly es- 

 teemed and is lasting if protected from the wet; it is used for furniture, 

 bodies and poles of carts, ox yokes, etc. The wood is the color of white 

 ash, finishes with a yellowish tinge, takes any stain. Its bark is 

 used solely for tanning and is largely exported to Europe. Every sta- 

 tion south is filled to overflowing with thousands of bags of broken bark 

 awaiting transportation. The forests arc being stripped, and in a very 

 few years this tree will be very scarce. It is an extra beautiful shade 

 tree. Its leaves are poisonous to animals, especially sheep, which are 

 very fond of them. Medicinally it is a powerful astringent. 

 See S. P. I. Nos. 3393 and 2420S tor previous introductions. 



42876. Psoralea GLANnn.osA L. Fabacea?. Culen. 

 A medicinal plant, which grows along the river banks, and reaches 



a uniform height throughout Chile of 2 to 5 meters. Its leaves are used 

 in the preparation of aloja (a popular beverage). 



42877. Quilla.ta saponarta Molina. Rosacea 1 . Quillay. 

 "The quillay or CUllay of the Chileans is a tree from 50 to 60 feet 



high, with smooth, shining, short-stalked, oval leaves and usually 

 terminal white dowers, either solitary or from three to live upon a stalk. 

 Its bark, called quillay or soap-bark, is rough and dark colored ex- 



