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always seed copiously. The chemical analysis, made in spring, gave 

 the following results: Albumen, T66, gluten 9*13, starch 1*64, gum 

 3'25, sugar 5'05 per cent. (F. v. Mueller and L. Rummel). 



Elseagnus hortensis, Bieberstein. 



From South-Europe and North-Africa to Siberia and China. 

 The fruits of this shrub, known under the name of Trebizonde-dates, 

 are used in Persia for dessert. Flowers highly fragrant (G. W. 

 Johnson). 



Elaeagrms parvifolius, Royle. 



From China to the Himalayas. This bush has been introduced into 

 North-America as a hedge-plant, and, according to Professor Meehan, 

 promises great permanent success, as it has already achieved a high 

 popularity in this respect. In Norway hardy to lat. 59 55' (Schue- 

 beler). Sever other species might well be experimented on in the 

 same manner. 



Elaeagnus umbellatus, Thunberg. 



Japan. The fruits of this or an allied species are edible, of a 

 particular and pleasant flavor, and especially adapted for confec- 

 tionery. This bush resists frost as well as drought, and bears in pro- 

 digious abundance throughout the year (Joseph Clarte). It can be 

 struck from cuttings, and comes into bearing in the third year. 



Elegia nuda, Kunth. 



South-Africa. A rush, able with its long roots to bind moving 

 sand; it also affords good material for thatching (Dr. Pappe). Many 

 of the tall Restiaceas of South-Africa would prove valuable for 

 scenic effect in gardens and conservatories, and among these may 

 specially be mentioned Cannamois cephalotes (Beauvois). 



Elephanthorrhiza Burchelli, Bentham. 



South- Africa. The huge club-footed roots of this somewhat shrubby 

 plant are extraordinarily rich in tannin (Prof. Mac Owan). All graz- 

 ing animals like the foliage much; it starts from the root again after 

 frost (Mrs. Barber). An allied species is E. Burkei. 



Eleusine Coracana, Gaertner. 



Southern Asia, east to Japan, ascending the Himalayas to 7,000 

 feet. Though annual, this grass is worthy of cultivation on account 

 of its height and nutritiveness. It is of rapid growth, and the pro- 

 duce of foliage and seeds copious. Horses prefer the hay to any 

 other dry fodder in India, according to Dr. Forbes Watson. The 

 large grains can be used like millet. E. Indica (Gaertner) only differs 

 as a variety. It extends to tropical Australia, and is recorded also 

 from many other tropical countries. 



Eleusine stricta, Roxburgh. 



India. The increase of grain of this annual grass in rich soil is at 

 times five-hundredfold. E. Tocusso (Fresenius) is a valuable kind 



