
          large fruits of which are prized for their strong, pleasant
aroma. They are used in China in perfuming rooms and also
for preserves. The leaves turn a rich scarlet in autumn.

46632. GHENOPODIUM NUTTALLIAE . From Mexico. Presented by Mrs.
Zella Nuttall. An herbaceous Mexican plant the immature seeds
of which are considered a nutritious food. Bunches of the
inflorescence are tied together and boiled in salted water,
after which the seeds are scraped off and made into croquettes,
which are fried in batter; also made into a kind of omelet.

21617. CHIONANTHUS RETUSA. Chinese Fringe Tree. Collected by
F. N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. One of the most attrac-
tive of hardy, deciduous shrubs; somewhat resembles the
American fringe tree {C. virginiea), but has shorter and broader
erect panicles, and flowers on the young shoots of the pre-
ceding year. Flowers are snow-white; the corolla having four
strap-shaped petals 3 to 4 inches long. Bears in fall masses
of blue berries which look like wild grapes.

23028. CITRUS LIMONIA. Lemon. Prom China. Collected by P.
N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. An ornamental lemon culti-
vated by the Chinese as a decorative plant. Small pot plants
are frequently observed with a dozen or more large lemons on
their branches. The fruits can be used in the same way as
those of the ordinary variety. The plant can be successfully
propagated from cuttings.

49400. COCCOSIPSILUM REPENS. Prom Guatemala. Seeds collected by
Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer. An interesting herba-
ceous plant found on moist slopes. It creeps along the ground
making stems about 3 feet in length, and producing pale blue
flwers about 1/2 inch broad, followed by bright blue fruits
1/2 inch in diameter and very ornamental.

15395. COLOCASIA ESCULENTA. Trinidad Dasheen. From Trinidad,
West Indies. A valuable root crop for the South. Related to
the elephant-ear. Produces large corms and tubers. Used like
potatoes, but is richer in protein and starch, and possesses
a nutty flavor. Leaves ACRID; can be cooked as greens after
parboiling with a little baking soda.

47206. CORDIA BLANCOI. From the Philippine Islands. Presented
by E. B. Copeland A small tree with soft, light wood which
is used for posts and light construction. The bast fiber is
used by the natives for making rope.

44589. CORNUS CAPITATA. From Italy. Presented by A. Preda,
Director, Botanic Garden, University of Siena. An almost ever-
green dogwood, native to the Himalayas and China. Grows to a
height of 30 to 40 feet and bears leathery ovate-lanceolate
leaves 2 to 5 inches long, and minute flowers crowded in

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