
          36623. PERSEA BORBONIA.
A large tree from the south Atlantic
states with bark broken into flat
ridges. Leaves are bright-green and
lustrous above, glaucous beneath.
Fruits small, of a lustrous dark blue
or nearly black. For hybridization
work or possible stock for the avocado.

PERSEA INDICA. A medium
sized, erect, handsome evergreen tree
from the Canary Islands. Of value as
an ornamental for parks and avenues,
and of interest in connection with
avocado breeding. Hardier than most
avocados. Fruits small, not edible.
Rather slow growing.

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.
        