
          LEUCAENA GLAUCA. From
C. D. Stearns, Pago Pago, American
Samoa. An unarmed acacia-like shrub
or small tree, with globular heads of
whitish flowers. Propagates readily
from cuttings. For this reason and
because cattle do not relish the leaves,
it is a favorite hedge plant in many
countries. However, it is reported
that boiled crushed seeds are used for
fodder in Mauritius.

38807. LIGUSTRUM QUIHOUI.
Privet. From F. N. Meyer, Shensi,
China. Well rounded, deciduous, bushy
shrub of somewhat diffuse habit, up to
6 feet high, Tvith narrow leaves 1 to 2
inches long, slender downy panicles of
fragrant white flowers and masses of
purplish or black fruits that contrast
with the fine evergreen foliage. Used
as stock for Olea fragrans by the
Chinese.

LITCHI CHINENSIS. Handsome
evergreen tree about 25 feet high, 
indigenous to South China. Produces
in midsummer nearly round reddish
fruits, about 1½ inches in diameter, 
with a rough brittle rind and
juicy white flesh of delicious flavor.
Important commercial fruit in South
China. Fruits are eaten fresh, canned
or dried, in which last form they
are called "litchi nuts."
        