
          DIOSPYROS LOTUS. Compact-
growing tree, 20 to 50 feet high, with
oblong pubescent, sometimes glabrous,
leaves and reddish, white or yellow
flowers. The edible, globular fruits
are brown or black when ripe and
less than one inch in diameter. Extremely 
drought and heat resistant and
useful as stocks for improved, large-
fruited varieties of persimmons, 
especially in dry, hot regions of this
country.

35084. DIOSPYROS MONTANA. 
Persimmon. From Colombo,
Ceylon, through C. Drieberg. A tree
often with spines on trunk and large
branches. Young branches softly
pubescent; male flowers in three-
flowered cymes or panicles; female
flowers solitary. Fruit globose, one-
half to one and one-half inches in
diameter, glabrous and shining. Bees
very fond of flowers. Probably tender.

40097. DIPHYSA SUBEROSA.
Chipilicoite. From Gabriel Itie,
San Juan Bautista, Tabasco. A 
leguminous tree with odd-pinnate
leaves, short racemes of yellow pea-
like flowers, and more or less inflated
pods. Wood used for telegraph poles,
sleepers, etc.; very durable and 
exceedingly resistant to damp, decay,
and insects.
        