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Bukldnon, Mindanao, at an altitude of 400 to 700 m. 

 (1,300 to 2,300 ft.). The fruits which are bright red, 

 and of about the size of small cherries are produced In 

 great profusion In the axils of the leaves, and remain 

 on the tree a long time,- making this a very handsome 

 ornamental. Likely to thrive In the very mild regions 

 of the United States." (Wester.) 



Lysiloma sabicu (Mimosaceae) , 46762. Sabicu. From 

 Cuba. Presented by Dr. Mario Calvino, Director, Agro- 

 nomic Experiment Station, Santiago de las Vegas. A 

 Cuban tree having blpinnate leaves with small, ob- 

 liquely obovate leaflets. The flowers are In small, 

 globular heads; and the fruits are thin, flat pods. 

 The tree is of great value for its dark-colored v/ood 

 which is very heavy and extremely hard and durable, - 

 making it valuable in shipbuilding. (Adapted from 

 Lindley, Treasury of Botany, p. 704.) 



Merremia sp. (Convolvulaceae) , 46737. Prom Philip- 

 pine Islands. Seeds presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, 

 Agricultural Advisor, Department of Mindanao and Sulu. 

 "Burakan. A perennial, climbing vine of vigorous growth 

 which is bronze-colored when young. It has very large 

 leaves, sometimes exceeding 20 cm. (6| in.) In width, 

 and white flowers. The vine is used for basketry, and 

 in southern Florida would make a good ornamental. It 

 is a native of Mindanao up to an altitude of 650 m. 

 (2,130 ft. ) . " (Wester. ) 



Orania palindan (Phoenlcaceae) , 46738. Palm. From 

 Philippine Islands . Seeds presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, 

 Agricultural Advisor , Department of Mindanao and Sulu. 

 "Banga. A tall, unarmed palm, native of the interior of 

 Bukidnon, Mindanao, growing at altitudes ranging from 

 300 to sometimes exceeding 500 m. (980 to 1,640 ft.). The 

 trunk Is straight and remarkably uniform in diameter, 

 this rarely exceeding 18 cm. (6 In.). The leaves are 

 pinnate and silvery beneath. The trunk of the mature 

 palm Is straight-grained, easily split, and durable, and 

 Is used by the natives In making floors, fences, etc. 

 An attractive ornamental." (Wester.) 



Persea americana (Lauraoeae), 46624. Avocado. From 

 Ecuador. Collected by Dr. J. N. Rose , Associate Curator , 

 National Herbarium, Washington, D. C. "Avocado from 

 Ambato; fruit brownish to black but sometimes green or 

 red , 2| to 4 Inches long. A fine fruit but small . " (Rose . ) 



