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intense on the expanded limb of the corolla. The buds are appreciably darker. For 

 trial from Washington southward. Special attention should be given to the selection 

 of well-drained sites, which should be lightened by the addition of considerable 

 sand. (Glenn Dale, Md . ) 



127C55. FEMTAS COCCINEA. (Rubiaceae.) From British East Africa. Obtained from the 

 Mt. Elgon Nurseries, Kitale, Kenya. A showy undershrub of rapid growth with large 

 bright-green leaves which are covered with short hairs. The long-tubed flowers are 

 brilliant crimson; they are borne in umbel-like corymbs throughout the year. The 

 flowers are dimorphic and the individuals with exserted styles are more showy than 

 those with exserted stamens. There are indications that this will make a good pot 

 plant, easily forced into flower for Christmas. For trial in the warmest parts of 

 the South and the Southwest. (Glenn Dale, Md.) 



78091. PHILADELPHUS . VAR. DAME BLANCHE. (Hydrangeaceae . ) From France. Obtained 

 frcm E. Turbat & Co., Orleans. This variety bears numerous panicles of creamy white, 

 semidouble, fragrant flowers. At Glenn Dale, the plant is not as vigorous as most 

 varieties but it is quite compact. For trial throughout the country. (Glenn Dale, 

 Md.) 



78102. PHILADELPHUS. VAR . PURPUREO-MACULATUS . From France. Obtained from E. Turbat 

 & Co., Orleans. A hybrid of X P. lemcinei and P. coulteri. It has large cup-shaped, 

 intensely fragrant, white flowers, spotted pale pink at the base. It has been of 

 uncertain hardiness at Glenn Dale. At maturity the plants are somewhat smaller 

 and more compact than in the more common varieties. For trial throughout the South. 

 (Glenn Dale, Md. ) 



78105. PHILADELPHUS. VAR. SYBILLE. From France. Obtained from E. Turbat & Co., 

 Orleans. A hybrid variety with large cup-shaped deliciously fragrant flowers, spotted 

 pale pink at the base, en long curved branches. At Glenn Dale, this variety has 

 not withstood cold winters as well as most other varieties. For trial throughout the 

 South. (Glenn Dale, Md.) 



123694. PHOENIX SP. (Phoenicaceae. ) Palm. From India. Collected at Cuddapah, 

 Madras Presidency, by Walter Kcelz, Bureau of Plant Industry. A small ornamental 

 palm growing 10 feet high but beginning to fruit at a height of 3 feet. (Supply very 

 limited.) For trial in southern California and southern Florida or under glass. 

 (Glenn Dale, Md. ) 



121975. PICEA SMITHIANA. (Pinaceae) Himalayan spruce. From India. Collected at 

 Kulu, Punjab, by Walter Koelz, Bureau of Plant Industry. The Himalayan spruce is a 

 lofty tree found in the mountains of northwestern India at altitudes of 7,000 to 

 11,000 feet. The terminal, drooping, pale-green cones are 4 to 6 inches long, and 

 the stiff, sharp, spirally arranged green leaves are crowded into hanging, tail-like 

 twigs when young. The wood is extensively used for rough furniture and planking. For 

 trial in all but the warmest and coldest parts of the United States. (Glenn Dale,Md.) 



123244. PICEA SMITHIANA.* Himalayan spruce. From India. Obtained through the 

 Kulu Forest Service, Kulu, Punjab, by Walter Koelz, Bureau of Plant Industry. Same 

 description as for pre-ceding (P. I. No. 121975). (Glenn Dale, Md.) 



