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2204. Prunus lusitanica. Laurel cherry. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



A small tree from Spain aud the Canary Islands. Said to he one of the best hardy 

 evergreens for landscape gardening. 



2205. Castanea sativa. Spanish chestnut. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



The European chestnut is larger than the American. The better varieties are 

 propagated by grafting or budding. 



2206. Quercus cerris. Bitter oak. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



A quick-growing hardy European oak. The wood is hard, takes a good polish, 

 and is very strong and durable. 



2207. Laurus nobilis. Laurel. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



The fragrant leaves of this small tree are used in the manufacture of condiments 

 and for packing figs. A native of Asia Minor. 



2208. Persea indica. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 

 A laurel-like tree, native in the Canary Islands. 



2209. CORYLUS AVELLANA MAXIMA. Filbert. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



"De Provence." This and the following two numbers were secured merely for 

 samples. 



2210. CORYLUS AVELLANA MAXIMA. Filbert. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 

 "DeSicile." 



2211. GORYLUS AVELLANA MAXIMA. Filbert. 

 From France. Received through Mr. TV. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



"De Piedmont. " 



2212. Corylus colurna. Hazelnut. 



From France. Received through Mr. TV. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 

 "A pyramidal tree, 40 to 60 feet high, with large shiny leaves, velvety beneath. 

 It has small flattened fruits inclosed in large involucres, divided into long and con- 

 torted segments." (Bon Jardinier. ) This large tree is grown in Europe for ornament ; 

 it should also be tried as a stock for filberts. 



2213. Juglans REGIA. English walnut. 



From France. Received through Mr. TV. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 



2214. Juglans regia. Walnut. 



From France. Received through Mr. TV. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 

 " Praeparturiens." 



2215. Juglans regia. Walnut. 



From France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February 13, 1899. 

 " Tardif de la Saint-Jean." 



