
          tree, known in Dominica as Bois Charibe. It is semideciduous, and produces  
in winter, before the appearance of the feathery leaves, a great 
profusion of scarlet flowers. Preliminary tests have indicated that 
it will thrive on the limestone soils of southern Florida, where it 
promises to become a valuable addition to the list of ornamentals which 
flower during the winter season.

53992. SALVIA SAGITTATA. From Ibarra, Ecuador. Collected by Wilson 
Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer. A slender plant reaching 3 feet 
in height, and bearing spikes of deep-blue flowers. It grows in Ecuador 
at altitudes of 8,000 to 9,000 feet. It should be tested in the 
United States as an annual, or perhaps as a perennial in California 
and Florida.

53757. SALVIA SQUALENS. From Loja, Ecuador. Seeds collected by
Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer. This is a handsome salvia which
grows commonly on dry rocky slopes. The tubular flowers, produced in 
spikes, vary in color from a beautiful salmon pink or coral-pink to 
bright scarlet. It is suggested for trial in the United States as an 
annual flowering plant.

56829. SCHIMA sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A fine tree 30 to 40 feet in height which grows 
in dense forests on the Salwin Watershed at 8,000 feet, The flowers 
are large and white, resembling single Camellias. It should be tested 
in southern gardens.

56372. SMILAX sp. Brier. From Yunnan, China. An attractive climber 
with beautiful red berries, found in pine forests on the Likiang Snow 
Range at 10,000 feet altitude.

54696. SOLLYA HETEROPHYLLA. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky,  Nice, France. A handsome Australian climbing shrub somewhat 
resembling bittersweet. Its flowers are large, bell-shaped, lilac or 
purple, and in June and July they cover the plant with a profusion of 
bloom. The red calyces and flower-stalks and the persistent dark-green 
leaves form a charming contrast with the flowers. Propagation is by 
cuttings, layers and seeds.

55096. SORBARIA ARBOREA SUBTOMENTOSA. Presented by Vilmorin-
Andrieux & Co., Paris, France. A large-flowered variety of the well-
known ornamental shrub, native to Szechwan, China.

52379. STACHYS SIEBOLDI. Chinese Artichoke. Beceived from Vilmorin-
Andrieux & Co., Paris, France. A perennial herbaceous Chinese vegetable, 
of which the tubers are eaten like potatoes. This dish has 
become very popular in France since its introduction there; it is 
served in the best restaurants and commands a high price. Prepared 
by the French method, the tubers are cooked for 12 or 15 minutes (if 
boiled longer they become watery) and are served with sauces, like 
broad beans; they may be fried or cooked in a variety of ways, or can 
be used in salads. They make excellent pickles in company with onions, 
peppers, gherkins, etc.

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