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2984. Chamaerops humilis. Palm. 



From Algeria. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, April, 1899. 



One of the many ornamental varieties of the European dwarf fan-palm, having 

 deep green, nearly closed leaves (i. e., with a small sinus). An improved orna- 

 mental variety. (See Nos. 1931 , 1932, 2216, and 2217, Inventory No. 5. ) 



2985. Eucalyptus rameliana. Eucalyptus. 



From Algeria. Donated bv Dr. Trabut, Government Botanist of Algeria, through 

 Mr. W. T. Swingle, April, 1899. 



A hybrid between E. rostrata and E. botryoides. Dr. Trabut himself planted the 

 seeds from E. botryoides and obtained these hybrids. This, as well as Eucalyptus tro- 

 lardmna (No. 2987), is highly recommended by Dr. Trabut for planting in Algeria, 

 because of its great vigor. 



2986. Eucalyptus rameliana. Eucalyptus. 



From Algeria. Donated bv Dr. Trabut, Government Botanist of Algeria, through 

 Mr. W. T. Swingle, April, 1899. 



Seed from a small tree in the Botanic Gardens at Mustapha. (See No. 2985. ) 



2987. Eucalyptus trolardiana. Eucalyptus. 



From Algeria. Donated bv Dr. Trabut, Government Botanist of Algeria, through 

 Mr. W. T. Swingle, April, 1899. 



Another of Dr. Trabut' s hybrids. This is a hybrid of E. rostrata and E. tereticor- 

 nis. E. trolardiana is also a vigorous grower. Both this hybrid and E. rameliana 

 (Nos. 2986 and 2987) are highly recommended by Dr. Trabut, who says they come 

 nearly true to seed. 



2988. Eucalyptus gomphocephala. Touart. 



From Algeria. Received from Mr. W. T. Swingle, April, 1899. 



A west Australian tree 100 to 150 feet high, of rapid growth, producing valuable 

 timber. "This wood is of a pale yellowish color, remarkable for strength and hard- 

 ness, very heavy, of a close, twisted, and curled grain." (Ton Mueller.) "On 

 account of its great strength it is much used in shipbuilding." (J. H. Maiden.) This 

 species has recently been recommended for general culture in Algeria by Dr. Trabut, 

 Government Botanist. It is still rather rare in North Africa, though there is a fine 

 plantation at Morengo, where it is used for making wine casks, etc. , by M. de Mal- 

 glaive. 



2989. Eucalyptus corynocalyx. 



From Algeria. Received from Mr. W. T. Swingle, April, 1899. 



Resists drought. Eaten by cattle on account of small amount of essence in leaves. 

 A vigorous tree at Algiers. Fruit said to take eighteen months to ripen. "The 

 sweetish foliage is browsed by cattle and sheep. ' ' (J". H. Maiden. ) 



2990. Eucalyptus. 



From Mustapha, Algeria. Donated by Dr. Trabut, Government Botanist of 

 Algeria, through Mr. W. T. Swingle, April, 1899. 



"A hybrid of at least three species, in which E. rudis and E. rostrata enter." (Dr. 

 Trabut.) Has long weeping branches, very pretty. Flowers for a long period. 

 Possibly E. Andreana, Naudin. Should be hybridized with pink-flowered species to 

 obtain forms with ornamental flowers. 



2991. Sorghum vulgare. Sorghum. 



From Tizi Ouzou, Kabvlia, Algeria. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, 

 April, 1899. 



Bechna. A variety of sorghum, the grain of which is consumed in large quantities 

 by the natives. 



