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38237. EUONYMUS sp. From F. N. Meyer, Changpai, Shensi,
China. Shrub, or, when not molested, small to medium-sized tree.
It is an excellent bank binder and withstands drought to a remarkable
extent. Also able to withstand some alkali. Deserves trial as
a bank and soil-binding plant in the semiarid sections of the United
States.

40719. EVODIA RUTAECARPA. From F. N. Meyer, near
Chanlienli, Shensi, China. Medium-sized tree with handsome pinnate
leaves, bearing large umbels of whitish flowers followed by
bunches of dark-red fruits. Found in somewhat stony places. For
trial as an ornamental tree in sections of the United States where
the winters are mild.

41720. FICUS LACOR. From Mr. E. Widler, Chungking,
China. Large Indian shade tree, 150 feet high and 12 feet in circumference,
with thin leaves. Grows best among rocks in a subtropical
climate; requires about 15 to 20 years to mature in good soil.
It is used principally by the Chinese as a shade tree along the high
roads and in temple yards. The bark is said to yield a fair fiber.

44116. FICUS PADIFOLIA. From Mr. Carlos Wercklé, El
Coyolar, Costa Rica. A very large, dense, evergreen tree with pale
yellowish bark and rather slender branches. The leaves are very
variable, ranging from lanceolate to broadly ovate, and are bright or
yellowish green in color. Reported as one of the handsomest of the
tropical American species of Ficus.

36020. FICUS SAEMOCARPA. From Wilson Popenoe, Seharunpur,
India. Evergreen shrub with glossy deep-green leaves 3
to 9 inches long and inconspicuous flowers. Native of northeastern
and eastern India. Considered of value as an ornamental shrub for
the Southern States; probably tender.

42537. FICUS SUBTRIPLINERVIA. Gomero. From the
Botanic Gardens, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Large tree with fairly
dense head and smooth, leathery leaves 2 to 3 inches loug and three-
fourths to 1 3/4 inches broad on very short stalks. Native of Brazil
and Argentina. For trial as a shade tree.

FICUS SYCOMORUS. Egyptian fig. The sycamore of Scripture.
Planted in arid, nearly frostless regions for its hard wood and
small edible fruits, resembling figs, which it produces in great quan-
tities. They harbor a fig insect like the caprifig. Three crops per
year are produced. Boys with special thimbles ending in a sharp
blade cut off the top of each fruit, after which it sweetens. Hogs are
extremely fond of them.
        