
          30144. SALIX SP. Willow.
Through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, from
Langar, Chinese Turkestan. A weeping 
willow called "Khutta suchet."
Grows in rather sandy, alkaline soils.
The drooping habit does not develop
until it has formed a good trunk.

38819. SALVIA SP. Sage. From
F. N. Meyer, Ta hua shan, Shensi,
China. Woody plant of mint family,
growing from 1½ to 2 feet in height,
found in the stony debris at 2,000 to
3,000 feet altitude. Valuable possibly
as a shrub for rock gardens and for use
along open flower borders.

SCHINUS TEREBINTHIFOLIUS. 
Pepper-Tree. Medium
sized, ornamental, evergreen tree, 
native of Brazil, with very striking
foliage, highly prized for avenue and
lawn planting in mild-wintered regions. 
Similar to S. molle, but with
stiffer branches and leaves larger and
darker green.
        