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SCHINOPSIS LORENTZII. Red quebracho. Argentine timber
tree of considerable value. The wood is very hard, and, according
to tests reported by the Argentine Railroad, when used as beams,
ties, and telegraph posts, keeps in good condition for more than 25
years. The charcoal is very compact, and the extract (tannin) is an
important product. The sawdust is said to be much used in tanning.

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.

40025. SCHIZANDRA SPHENANTHERA. From F. N.
Meyer, Paoki, Shensi, China. Ornamental vine, with handsome
bright-green foliage, long-stalked, cup-shaped, orange-red flowers,
and brilliant, scarlet, berrylike fruits in small spikes. Of value as
an ornamental cover vine in shady places. Both pistillate and staminate
plants must be planted together to get the fruits, which are one
of the chief attractions of this vine.

SCHIZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES. Climbing ornamental
shrub which will attach itself to a rough wall almost as
effectively as the Virginia creeper. Its almost white flower clusters
resemble somewhat those of the hydrangea, being produced in broad,
flattish inflorescences, 8 to 10 inches across. These stand out in
pleasing contrast against the dark-green, heart-shaped foliage.
Native of Japan.

SOLANUM MURICATUM. Pepino. Erect, half-shrubby plant
producing an aromatic fruit the shape of an egg, yellow or whitish
with purple blotches. The yellow flesh resembles that of a ripe pear
in texture and is said to resemble a blend between a pear and a cantaloupe
in flavor. Unripe fruits are sometimes eaten cooked like
pumpkins. The ripe fruits form a very good salad. Will stand very
little frost. The fruits are generally seedless.

42034. SOLANUM sp. Naranjilla. From Mr. Ludovic Söderström,
Quito, Ecuador. Shrubby or half-shrubby plant. 6 to 8
feet in height, with hairy leaves, and edible, rather acid, fruits about
the size of small oranges. The plants are said to be very productive,
yielding hundreds of fruits each year. It is reported that the
best plantations are to be found in the forest clearings at altitudes of
5,000 to 6,000 feet.
        