
          CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA.
Chinese Chestnut. From north
China. Collected by Frank N. Meyer
from old trees in a region where the
chestnut bark disease has probably
existed for centuries. High degree of
resistance but not entire immunity
probable. Hardy tree, not valuable
for timber, being only 40 feet tall and
low-branching. Nuts larger than American, 
but not so sweet.

24714. CATHA EDULIS. Khat.
From Mr. T. Gerolimato, Harrar,
Abyssinia. The Khat tree of Arabia
and Abyssinia where its culture is an
important industry. The leaves are
chewed by the Arabs for the stimulating 
effect produced by the alkaloid
which they contain. Distributed under 
special restrictions by the Department 
for investigative purpose only.

31393. CEIBA PENTANDRA.
Kapok. From Buitenzorg, Java. A
tall tropical tree, 20 to 30 meters high,
with spreading horizontal branches.
The fiber surrounding the seeds of
this and related species is the "Kapok"
of commerce. The wood is white and
soft; in Porto Rico it is considered
desirable for minor building purposes.
        