
          36497. GARCINIA OBLONGIFOLIA. 
From Wm. J. Tutcher,
Hong Kong, China. A tree related to
the famous mangosteen, which because 
of its habitat in a subtropical,
much cooler climate than that to
which the mongosteen is supposed to
be confined, may prove suitable as a
stock for the latter in Hawaii, Porto
Rico or even Florida. Apparently
indigenous to Island of Hong Kong.

GREIGIA SP. Chuno. From Quilan, 
Chile. Collected by W. F. Wight,
A plant related to the pineapple; bears
seed capsules containing a sweet juice
which is considered a great delicacy
by the natives. Called by them Chuno.
Culture suggested similar to that of
the pineapple. Formerly classified
under Billbergia.

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS.
Russian Oil Sunflower. Short season
annual, 5 to 7 feet high, with ornamental 
flowers, followed by large
heads containing the numerous seeds,
from which a high grade table and
valuable drying oil for paints is extracted 
by pressure. Cultivation comparatively 
simple. Requires fairly rich
and moist but well drained loamy soil
and dry atmosphere when maturing.
        