﻿22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED. 



46698 to 46703— Continued. 



46702. Pyrus serotina Kelider. Malacese. Pear, 

 " The typical form of the species usually known as P. chinensis. Parent 



of the varieties Golden Russet, Chinese sand pear, LeConte, and others. 

 Useful as a resistant stock and for breeding." 



46703. Pyrus serrulata Rehder. Malacese. Pear, 

 " Tree grown from seeds received from China. Vigorous and possibly 



resistant to blight. Fruits small, late ripening, and barely edible. Of 

 possible value as a stock for nonresistant pears and for breeding new 

 varieties." 



46704 to 46707. 



From Los Banos, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, dean. 

 College of Agriculture. Received October 29, 1918. Quoted notes by 

 Mr. Baker. 



46704. Antidesma bxjnius (L.) Spreng. Euphorbiacese. 

 " Bignay. Collected on the college farm." 



A small evergreen tree, found in India, the Malay Archipelago, and 

 China, with glabrous leaves and pubescent spikes of small flowers. The 

 very juicy red fruits turn black when ripe, and are about a third of an 

 inch in diameter. The bark of this tree yields a fiber from which rope 

 is made, and the leaves are used as a remedy for snake bites. The wood, 

 when immersed in water, becomes black and as heavy as iron. The fruits 

 are subacid in taste and are used for preserving. (Adapted from Brandis, 

 Indian Trees, p. 564, ^ n d from Lindley, Treasury of Botany, vol. 1, p. 75.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43544. 



46705. Cordia blancoi Vidal. Boraginaceae. Anonang, 

 " Anonang. Collected on the college farm." 



A medium-sized tree generally with a short and irregular trunk. The 

 wood is soft and light and easily worked. It is clear yellow when first 

 cut, changing to grayish brown. While not very durable, it is not at- 

 tacked by pinhole beetles and is useful for posts and in light construc- 

 tion. The bast is used for making ropes. (Adapted from Schneider, 

 Commercial Woods of the Philippines, p. 205.) 



46706. Premna cumingiana Schauer. Verbenacese. 

 " MaguiUo. Collected on the college farm." 



A Philippine shrub with stellate-pubescent, ovate, cordate leaves 9 

 inches long and ample pyramidal panicles of small flowers followed by 

 fruits the size of a pea. (Adapted from DeCandolle, Prodromus, vol. 11, 

 p. 634.) 



46707. Quercus bennettii Miquel. Fagaceae. Oak. 

 " Cateban. Collected on Mount. Maquiling." 



One of the largest of the Philippine oaks, reaching a diameter of more 

 than 2 feet. The wood is moderately hard, heavy, pale yellowish brown, 

 and has a fine texture. It seasons well if carefully stacked, but other- 

 wise it is liable to split and warp. Useful for posts, beams, joists, rafters, 

 and tool handles. (Adapted from Schneider, Commercial Woods of the 

 Philippines, p. 08.) 



