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150193 to 150198— Continued 



150196— Continued 



diameter of 2V 2 feet, and is a far statelier palm than Roystonea regia, 

 which is usually grown in Florida. 

 For previous introduction see 133030. 



150197. Ruprechtia sp. Polygonaceae. 

 Cabriton. 



150198. Tabebuia pentaphylla (L.) Hemsl. Bignoniaceae. 



Apamate. A handsome, tropical, deciduous tree about 35 feet high, native 

 to Central America. During its flowering period, from January to March, 

 the numerous large clusters of pink flowers make this tree very attractive. 



For previous introduction see 97788. 



150199 to 150208. 



From Chile. Seeds presented by the Universidad de Concepcion, Concepcion. 

 Received December 20, 1944. 



150199. Acaena ovalifolia Ruiz & Pav. Rosaceae. 



A trailing perennial with pinnate leaves; flowers small, in globose heads, 

 followed by purplish-red spiny fruits. Native to Chile. 

 For previous introduction see 144742. 



150200. Aextoxicon punctatum Ruiz & Pav. Euphorbiaceae. 



A tree with leathery, dark-green leaves; flowers small, white, in short 

 racemes. Native to Chile. 



For previous introduction see 144343. 



150201. Asteriscium chilense Cham. & Schlecht. Apiaceae. 

 An herb whose seeds are reported to be of value as a febrifuge. 

 For previous introduction see 144376. 



150202. Escallonia leucantha Remy. Escalloniaceae. 



A large leafy shrub with dense racemes of small white flowers. Native 

 to Chile. 



150203. Griselinia scandens (Ruiz & Pav.) Taub. Cornaceae. 



An evergreen shrub, allied to aucuba, with large, glossy leaves and in- 

 conspicuous flowers. Native to Chile. 



150204. Herreria stellata Ruiz & Pav. Liliaceae. 



A woody climber with a tuberous rootstock, whorls of linear leaves, and 

 small, fragrant, greenish flowers in racemes. Native to Chile. 



150205. Lithraea caustica (Molina) Hook. & Am. Anacardiaceae. 



An evergreen shrub with thick leathery leaves and small white flowers 

 in panicles; fruits small, white. 



For previous introduction see 144250. 



150206. Eugenia luma (Molina) Berg. Myrtaceae. 



A small handsome evergreen tree with small, edible, black, sweet-sour 

 fruits, popular in Chile. 



For previous introduction see 53591. 



150207. Pernettya furens Klotzsch. Ericaceae. 



A bushy shrub with leathery, ovate leaves, reddish, bristly beneath, and 

 small white flowers in axillary racemes, followed by small, black, rather 

 dry fruits. Native to Chile. 



For previous introduction see 78362. 



150208. Proustia pyrifolia Lag. Asteraceae. 



A woody climber ; the flower heads are white with a rose-colored pappus. 

 Native to Chile. 



