
          38731. SYNCARPIA GLOMULIFERA. 
From Angeles National Forest, 
California, through the Forest
Service. A tall tree from Queensland
and New South Wales, Where it 
attains a height of 200 feet and a girth
of 30 feet. It is quick growing, making
it desirable as a street and avenue
tree. Wood is very durable and is
useful for flooring and cabinet making, 
taking a high polish.

38498. SYNECANTHUS SP.
Uchul Palm. From O. F. Cook, Senahu,
Guatemala. Slender, graceful pinnate-
leaved palm, reaching 15 feet in height,
with large, open inflorescences bearing 
beautiful, bright red fruits, the
size of a cherry. Grows in cool, damp
mountain side forests in the Senahu
districts at elevations of 2,000 to 4,000
feet.

38828. SYRINGA AMURENSIS. 
From F. N. Meyer, Ta hua
shan, Shensi, China. A tree lilac found
in great masses on rocky mountain
slopes at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000
feet. Of value as stock for "standard"
lilacs and for hybridization purposes.
Attractive when in flower and useful
as hardy shrub.
        