
          19416. DURANTA SP, From F. N.
Meyer, Tang-hsi, China. Small ornamental 
evergreen tree, densely headed
with rather small glistening green
leaves, and black berry-like fruits in
the spring. The trunk is exceedingly
spiny and may make a good hedge
plant in the mild-wintered regions of
the United States.

ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA,
Oleaster. From Frank Meyer, Batoum,
Caucasus.
Very ornamental, deciduous shrub,
or small tree, with narrow, willow
like leaves and handsome, fragrant,
yellow flowers. The sweet, edible
fruits are reddish-brown and resemble
slightly a small date.

35581. ELAEIS GUINEENSIS.
African Oil Palm. From Dondo, Angela, 
Africa, through W. P. Dodson.
Vast numbers of this palm occur wild
on the west coast of Africa, supplying
a great industry in palm oil. Seeds
are from so-called "Sombo" variety,
with small nut, thick meat, yielding
large amount of oil.
        