A Chinese Catalpa. (Catalpa bungei) . S.P.I. No. 38254. 



This tree is entirely different from the one that 

 passes in the trade under the above name. This species 

 grows to be a tall tree, sometimes 100 ft. in height, with 

 a trunk some 3 to 4 ft. in diameter. It is 

 when covered with masses of spotted mauve 

 appearing in early summer. The Chinese 

 sively here and there for its fine timber 

 strong and durable and is in special demand 



very ornamental 

 colored flowers 

 plant it exten- 

 which is light, 

 for table-tops 



and fine furniture on account of its non-warping nature. 

 Chinese name "Ch'iu shu" . Photographed by F. N. Meyer, 

 near Puchow, China, February 9, 1914. No. 5996. 



