
          29485. PHOEBE NANMU.
Nanmu tree from Yachow, Western
China. Presented by Mr. W. F. Beamish.
Highly valued timber tree of great
size, attaining 100 feet with a diameter 
of 5 feet. Wood in great demand
for coffins and finishing fine buildings
in China. Almost extinct and worthy
of trial in moist, frostless regions.
Probably of very slow growth. Formerly 
known as Machilus nanmu.

36486. PHOENICOPHORIUM
BORSIGIANUM. From Mr. P. Rivaly 
Dupont, Seychelles Islands. An
ornamental palm common in the Seychelles 
Islands, with a spiny stem and
orange-red fruits, requiring a very
moist atmosphere.

24760. PHYLLOSTACHYS
BAMBUSOIDES. Madake Bamboo.
From Nagasaki, Japan, through Wm.
D. Hills. Best timber bamboo in Japan,
growing to 60 feet eventually; planted
there in large groves on well drained,
rich soil. Spreads underground, but
easily controlled by ditches. Timber
used for every conceivable purpose —
ladders, basketry, fencing, stakes,
crates, irrigating pipes, etc.
        