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34804. TAMARIX PENTANDRA. Tamarisk. From Novospassko,
Syzran-Riazan Ry., Russia, through F. N. Meyer. The
facts that the tamarisk can withstand unusual amounts of alkali, is
cold resistant, and branches near the ground make it an excellent
plant for windbreaks. It can be easily propagated by cuttings.
This species from Russia is recommended for the Great Plains.

43741. TECOMA ARGENTEA. Para toda. From Mr. C. F.
Mead, Asuncion, Paraguay. Timber tree; also of possible value as
an ornamental. Allied to the yellow elder or yellow bignonia (T.
stans), which is one of the most attractive flowering trees. The
bark is accredited as a remedy similar to quinine by the natives of
Paraguay. The timber is said to be valuable for certain construction
purposes.

43953. TETRAZYGIA BICOLOR. From Mr. Chas. A. Mosier.
Littleriver, Fla. West Indian ornamental shrub with handsome
foliage, bright green above, golden yellow beneath, and many-flowered
panicles of attractive white flowers. The panicles are up to 8
inches in length. Leaves narrowly oblong, sharp pointed.

26166. THESPESIA LAMPAS. Procured by Mr. P. J. Wester,
Miami, Fla. A small tree with leaves 5 inches in diameter, cordate,
3 lobed, lobes spreading. Corolla campanulate, yellow with a crimson
center. Found in the tropical Himalayas of India to Ceylon,
Java, and east tropical Africa.

39392. THRINAX MICROCARPA. Silver-top palmetto.
From Mr. David A. Bisset, Pumpkin Key, Fla. An attractive palm,
up to 30 feet in height, with pale-green leaves, silvery beneath, up to
3 feet across. The leaves are said not to lose the silvery appearance
of the under surface until they have turned quite brown. Native of
the shores of Sugar Loaf Sound and some of the southern keys in
Florida.

43669. THRYALLIS BRASILIENSIS. Reseda amarello.
Ornamental Brazilian shrub with reddish, nearly oval leaves, about
1 inch long, and small but attractive bright-yellow flowers in short
loosely flowered panicles. In Brazil it blooms from September to
December. Known also as Galphimia brasiliensis.

TIPUANA TIPU. Handsome South American timber tree, related
to the locust (Robinia pseudacacia), which it somewhat resembles
in foliage and flowers (the latter, however, are either bright
yellow or purplish) ; tall and straight trunked. Wood rose color to
creamy white, rather soft. It is also said to yield a very fine red
resin. Reported to be a fine ornamental. Native of Argentina.
        