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41809. MIMUSOPS ELENGI. From G. Regnard, Port Louis,
Mauritius. A tropical tree related to the sapodilla, bearing a small,
sweet, edible fruit. In India the sapodilla is grafted on some species
of Mimusops in preference to its own roots, and this species may
prove of value in Florida for the same purpose.

MORINGA OLEIFERA. Horse-radish tree. Very attractive,
small ornamental tree, 15 to 20 feet high, with pinnately compound
leaves of pleasing light-green color and masses of slightly fragrant
white flowers arranged in axillary panicles 6 to 8 inches long. The
slender triangular seed pods are often a foot in length. Considered
an antidote for manchineel poisoning. Native of India, but established
in the West Indies and Mexico.

43859. MORUS ACIDOSA. Cliff mulberry. From the Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Broad shrub, 3 to 16 feet
high; occasionally forming a small tree, up to 25 feet, with broad,
very variable leaves, and shining, black, or dark-red edible fruits.
The leaves are not used for feeding silkworms. Common in Hupeh
and Szechwan, China, especially in rocky places.

27048. MORUS ALBA. White mulberry, var. fastigiata.
From Leon Chenault, Orleans, France. A rare variety of white
mulberry, valuable as an ornamental pyramidal tree.

40215. MORUS ALBA. Mulberry. From seeds taken from
dried fruits received from the Ameer of Afghanistan, Kabul, through
A. C. Jewett. The dried fruits of this mulberry are said to form the
principal food of the poor people of the mountainous regions where
it grows.

30330. MORUS NIGRA. Black mulberry, Shatoot. From
F. N. Meyer, Khotan, Chinese Turkestan. Berries large, of dark
violet color; very persistent, fresh subacid flavor; ripening from early
August to late September. Trees grafted usually 1 meter above
ground, so fruit may be picked easily. Recommended as a home
fruit in desert regions under irrigation. Probably hardy in protected
places in New York and New England.

41057. MYRCIARIA FLORIBUNDA. Guava berry tree.
From Mr. Longfield Smith, St. Croix, Virgin Isles. Myrtaceous tree,
30 to 40 feet in height, with papery leaves, small, white flowers, and
small, edible, black, reddish, or yellow fruits, which have a pleasantly
acid, aromatic flesh. They are said to make a delicious preserve.
Native of the West Indies, Guiana, and Brazil.
        