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95516. EUCALYPTUS ALGERIENSIS. From Algeria. Presented by Dr. R. Maire, University 
of Algiers, Algiers. A hybrid between Eucalyptus rostrata and E. rudis which has 
become naturalized in North Africa and now covers considerable areas of the hills 
around Algiers. It differs from E. fudis by its smooth trunk, its small flowers 
with the hemispherical operculum not beaked, and from E. fostrata by its buds which 
are white like those of E. pudis. Eucalyptus rydis flowers in the month of December, 
E. rostrata flowers in July and August, while E. algeriensis flowers in the spring. 
(These plants are in 5~in. pots and are rather large.) For trial in the southwest 
and the Gulf region. (Chico, Calif.) 
103654. EUCALYPTUS GOMPHOCEPHALA. Tooart. From Australia. Obtained from Sinton 
& Son, Geelong, Victoria. A large, symmetrical Australian tree of fairly rapid 
growth, reaching a height of 100 to 120 feet. The wood is very heavy, tough, and 
strong and is difficult to split. It is used for shipbuilding, bridges, and docks. 
The tree will endure but little frost and prefers limestone soils. For trial in 
southern California and southern Florida. (Chico, Calif.) 
104166. EUCALYPTUS GOMPHOCEPHALA. Tooart. Received from F. H. Baker, Richmond, 
Australia. Some description as for preceding (No. 103654.) (Chico, Calif.) 
104167. EUCALYPTUS LEHMANNI. Lehmann gum. Received from F. H. Baker, Richmond, 
Australia. A large shrub or small tree with rough reddish bark peeling off in 
irregular sheets. The greenish yellow flowers open from July to September. Native 
to Western Australia. For trial in the milder parts of the southwest and in south— 
ern Florida. (Chico, Calif.) 
104170. EUCALYPTUS PATENS. From F. H. Baker, Richmond, Australia. An Australian 
tree up to 100 feet high, with falcate-lanceolate leaves 6 inches long, short 
panicles of small flowers, and flat-topped globular fruits. The tough durable wood 
is used by wheelwrights. For trial in the milder parts of the southwest and in 
southern Florida. (Chico, Calif.) 
104171. EUCALYPTUS PREISSIANA. Received from F. H. Baker, Richmond, Australia. A 
shrubby eucalyptus about 8 feet high, with rigid branchlets, shining-green oblong— 
elliptic leaves nearly 4 inches long, and small yellowish flowers in axillary 
clusters. Native to southern Australia. For trial in the southwest and in central 
and southern Florida. (Chico, Calif.) 
103913. FICUS SP.* From Africa. Received from K. H. Prior, Bela Vista, Angola. 
Native name Ukuyu. A tropical tree, unidentified as to species, which in the young 
stage has ovate to oblong-ovate, sinuate-dentate or entire, rather thin leaves, 
5 to 7 inches long. For trial in southern Florida and southern California. (Glenn 
Dale, Md.) 
90790. FORSYTHIA OVATA.* From Japan. Presented by the Direotor, Forest Experiment 
Station, Keijo, Chosen. A shrub about 6 feet high with spreading branches, yellow- 
ish gray branchlets, ovate serrate, or nearly entire leaves, 2 to 3 inches long, 
and amber-yellow flowers, 1 inch long, which appear very early in the spring. rt 
is native to Chosen. For trial in all except the coldest parts of the northern 
states. (Glenn Dale, Md.) 
