72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



23263. Nothofagus obliqua (Mirb.) Bl. 



From Santa Ines, Chile. Presented by Senor Salvador Izquierdo. Re- 

 ceived June 29, 1908. 

 " The Roble of Chile, called Coyam by the original inhabitants. It is a tall 

 tree with a straight stem, attaining 3 to 4 feet diameter. The wood is heavy 

 and durable, well adapted for posts, beams, girders, rafters, and joists, but not 

 for flooring. One of the few Chilean trees with deciduous foliage." (Doctor 

 Philippi. ) 



23267 to 23289. 



From Chile, South America. Presented by Mr. Jose D. Husbands, LimS,- 

 vida via Molina, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 24, 1908. 

 The following seeds: 



23267. Zea mays L. Indian corn. 



23268. Nothofagus obliqua (Mirb.) Bl. " Chilean red oak." 

 See No. 23263 for description. 



23269. Quillaja saponaria Mol. Quillai. 

 "A colossal tree, fit not only for loamy but also sandy and peaty soil. 



The bark is rich in saponin, and therefore valuable for dressing wool and 

 silk; also for various cleansing processes." (Von Mueller.) 



23270. Kageneckia oblonga Ruiz & Pav. Bollen. 

 " This is allied to Quillaja saponaria, and provides tan bark locally." 



(Dr. J. A. de los Bios.) 



23271. Dkimys chilensis DC. Canelo. 

 " This tree attains in river valleys a height of 60 feet. The wood is 



never attacked by insects. Bark used for medicinal purposes." (Extract 

 from Von Mueller.) 



23272. Maytenus boabia Mol. Maiten. 

 See No. 3394 for description. 



23273. Crinodendron patagua Mol. Patagua. 

 See No. 3354 for description. 



23274. Rheum sp. (?) 



23275. Triticum polonicum L. ( ?) Wheat. 



23276. Triticum polonicum L. (?) Wheat. 



23277. Erodium moschatum (L.) L'Herit. Alfilerilla. 



23278. Melilotus indica (L.) All. 



23279. Melilotus indica (L.) All. 

 23280 to 23284. Medicago arabica (L.) All. 



23285. (Undetermined.) 

 Grass. 



23286. (Undetermined.) 

 Grass. 



23287. Trifolium pratense L. Red clover. 



23288. Trifolium sp. (?) 



23289. Trifolium pratense L. (?) 

 "Wild pink clover." 



