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127852 to 127872— Continued 



127853. Feroniella oblata Swingle. Rutaceae. Krassan. 



A spiny tree up to 65 feet high, native to forests in Cambodia and Cochin- 

 China. The leaflets of the pinnate leaves are oval with rounded or flattened 

 tips, and the fragrant white flowers appear in panicles on the branches of 

 the previous year's growth. The small fruits, less than 2 inches in diameter, 

 are borne in clusters and have a pronounced orange flavor when young. The 

 edible pinkish pulp is subacid and is used as a condiment in sauces. 



For previous introduction see 109763. 



127854. Murray a koenigii (L.) Spreng. (Chalcas koenigii (L.) Kurz.). 

 Rutaceae. 



A small tropical tree found chiefly in the dry region of the Jaffna Peninsula, 

 northern Ceylon. The fruits ripen generally during April. The tree prefers 

 light rich soil, and, with cultivation, will thrive at an altitude of 2,000 feet. 

 The dried leaves are used in curries, soups, etc. 



For previous introduction see 93880. 



127855. Pistacia mexicana H. B. K. Anacardiaceae. 



Originally received from Mexico as seeds, July 1, 1912. A slender shrub 

 or small tree with pinnate leaves composed of 11 to 29 oblique-oblong leaflets 

 and small, nearly dry fruits with edible seeds. Native to Mexico and 

 Guatemala. 



For previous introduction see 109779. 



127856 to 127865. Citrus spp. Rutaceae. 



127856. Citrus. 

 Cleopatra. 



127857. Citrus bergamia Risso. Bergamot. 



127858. Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck. Grapefruit. 



127859. Citrus. 

 Temple Orange. 



127860. Citrus. 

 Siten Kat. 



127861. Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck. Grapefruit. 

 Inman. 



127862. Citrus. 



Tim Shan, or wild Indian lemon. 



127863. Citrus. 



Tim Shan, or wild Indian lemon. 



127864. Citrus. 

 Morton's Gitrange. 



127865. Citrus. 



Ghao Chou T. T. No. 10, orange. 



127866. Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) Correa. Rutaceae. 



An unarmed shrub with evergreen leaves and panicles of small white fra- 

 grant flowers and white berries. Said to be very hardy in dry places. Native 

 to China. 



127867 to 127871. Pistacia spp. Anacardiaceae. Pistache. 



127867. Pistacia atlantica Desf. Mount Atlas pistache. 



A tree, native to northern Africa, up to 50 feet high, with many woody 

 branches which form a dense head. The blue, somewhat fleshy drupes are 

 about the size of peas. A resinous gum flows from the bark of the trunk 



