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3517. Orbignia martiana. Palm. 



From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 

 221), June, 1899. 



"A beautiful pinnatifid-leaved palm, native of Brazil. For southern Florida and 

 California. From Alberto LOfgren, director of the botanic garden, Sao Paulo." 

 ( Fair child. ) Distributed . 



3518. Carra. 



From Petropolis, Brazil. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, 

 June, 1899. 



Smilacacese. ' ' Aerial tubers edible and large as a cocoanut, ' ' ( Fairchild. ) 



3519. Dioscorea divaricata. Yam. 



From Peru. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, April, 1899. 



" One of the best varieties of yams. Donated by Madame Prado, of Sao Paulo." 

 (Fairchild.) A native of the Philippine Islands, now widely cultivated in the 

 tropics. (See No. 3716.) Distributed. 



3520 to 3523. Oryza sativa. Rice. 



These constitute a collection of rices grown in the Nile Valley, in Egypt. Pre- 

 sented by Mr. Alfred Dale, of Mansoura, July, 1899. 



3524. Enterolobium timbouva. Timbo. 



From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fair- 

 child (No. 204) , July, 1899. 



' ' The so-called Timbo, a handsome shade tree for avenues. Donated by the Director 

 of the Botanic Gardens. " (Fairchild.) This tree, a member of the family Legumi- 

 nosese, grows also in Brazil and the West Indies, and is said to have a bark rich in 

 tannin and to yield timber used for construction. The flowers resemble those of an 

 Acacia in appearance. The pods are flattened and much curved. Distributed. 



3525. Cocos australis. Palm. 



From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fair- 

 child (No. 210), July, 1899. 



"This is said by Dr. Franceschi to be probably C. eriospatha, and if so is one of the 

 hardiest of palms. Should grow well in California and Florida." (Fairchild.) 



3526. Phytolacca dioica. Bella sombra. 



From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fair- 

 child (No. 211), July, 1899.. 



"A shade tree 60 feet high with spreading, drooping branches. One of the finest 

 native Argentine trees. An addition to every landscape. Requires water and does 

 best in a good rich soil. For Florida and California." (Fairchild. ) (See No. 1912.) 

 Distributed. 



3527. TlPUANA SPECIOSA. 



From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fair- 

 child (No. 212), July, 1899. 



' ' A leguminous shade tree from the Salta, of great value for avenues. It grows in 

 very dry localities in the Chaco. Will stand 25° F. Branches a trifle unruly. Rec- 

 ommended for avenues in Florida. A very rapid grower. Good soil and moisture 

 are required. ' ' ( Fairchild. ) Distributed . 



