3407. Phyluostachys nigra. Bamboo. 



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



"This hardy bamboo from China and Japan reaches a height of from 20 to 30 feet 

 if planted in good soil. The stems are remarkable for their shiny black color, which 

 gives a very striking effect to the group of plants. They are sometimes three-fourths 

 of an inch or more in diameter, and are used in making canes, umbrella handles, 

 etc. It is propagated by division of the tufts. In cold regions these should be 

 started in pots. " (Swingle.) Distributed. 



3408. Bambusa mitis. Bamboo. 



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



This Chinese bamboo is the largest of the hardy species. It sometimes attains 

 a height of 30 feet and a diameter of from 4 to 5 inches. It is propagated by a 

 division of the tufts, and is hardy in southern France. Distributed. 



3409. Citrus decumana. Pomelo. 



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



Pamplemousse sans pepins. ' ' This pomelo is of considerable interest, being almost 

 completely seedless. It was of mediocre quality, yet was the best I ever tasted in 

 Europe. It should be used in crossing with the American varieties with the hope 

 of obtaining a good variety free from seeds." (Swingle. ) Distributed. 



3410. Diospyros lotus. Date plum. 



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



This is the best stock on which to graft the Japanese persimmons in Algeria. 

 (See No. 3328, Inventory No. 7.) Distributed. 



3411. Ceratonia siliqua. Carob. 



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



Caroubier d' Espagne. " This is one of the improved varieties of the carob, propa- 

 gated only by grafting. It is commonly grown in the northern and central part of 

 Algeria, around the city of Algiers. (For an account of the carob and its culture 

 see No. 3112, Inventory No. 7. ) This variety is dioecious, and branches of the male 

 plant must be grafted on the female trees, or else a certain proportion of the male 

 trees planted in the orchard in order to insure bearing." (Swingle. ) Distributed. 



3412. Citrus limetta. Lime. 



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



Citronier d' 'Amerique sans epine. "A seedless lime resembling the so-called Per- 

 sian lime grown in Florida and the so-called Imperial lime of California. It is said 

 by M. Himbert to grow half wild near Salamanca, Santo Domingo." (Swingle.) 

 Distributed. 



3413. CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS, HORIZONTALIS. . CypreSS. 



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



This is a spreading variety of the ornamental cypress. It is frequently used in 

 northern Algeria for hedges and wind-breaks for orange plantations. (See No. 3348, 

 Inventory No. 7. ) Distributed. 



3414. CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS, PYRAMIDALIS. CypreSS. 



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



"This is a pyramidal variety of the oriental cypress, much used for hedges and 

 occasionally for wind-breaks. It is less esteemed than the horizontals variety (No. 

 3413). Both are very ornamental. This pyramidal form is a striking ornament of 

 the Mohammedan cemeteries. The foliage is dark green and extremely dense. The 

 tree is very slender and in outline resembles somewhat the Lombardy poplar." 

 (Swingle.) * Distributed. 



