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Platanus orientalis (Platanaceae). Oriental Plane. ‘This tree 
is rarely seen in America and the specimen in the Botanic Garden, 
about 40 ft. tall, is perhaps one of the largest in this region. The 
tree generally sold by nurserymen under this name is London 
Plane, P. acerifolia, a hybrid form. 
Sapium sebiferum (Euphorbiaceae). Chinese Tallow Tree. 
An interesting small tree with attractive foliage. It has flowered 
here but has not set fruit. In China the waxy covering of the 
berries is used in making candles and soap. Planted 1934, now 
about 8 feet high. 
Vitex trifoliata var. unifoliolata (Verbenaceae). A low, sprawl- 
ing shrub with simple leaves and blue flowers. Though found in 
southern Asia and Polynesia it has come through several winters 
here with little or no protection. 
Cares F. DoNEY 
