
          Field station, Miami, Florida. The fruits are oval to round,
yellow-green, and 3 to 4 inches in length. The flesh is cream-
colored, smooth, and sweet, with a trace of bitterness.

45552. CASSIA SP. From Guatemala. Collected by Wilson Popenoe,
Agricultural Explorer. A leguminous shrub from the mountains
of northern Baja Verapaz.

48082. CASSIA TORA. From Belgian Kongo. Presented by Father
Hyacinthe Vanderyst. An erect yellow-flowered annual 2 to 3
feet in height, widely distributed throughout the Tropics.
From the seed is prepared a yellow dye suitable for tasar
silk. The dye is also combined with indigo to form a green
shade. The seeds are roasted and used as a substitute for
coffee. The stalks and tender leaves are used for food; the
roots as a remedy for ulcers and ringworm.

46883. CASUARINA STRICTA. From Australia. Presented by B.
Harrison, Burringbar, New South Wales. An ornamental tree
much planted in southern Florida as a shade and avenue tree.
It is known locally as &quot;Australian Pine.&quot; The timber is hand-
some, strong, and durable and is used for veneers, cabinet
work, barrel staves, and shingles. Not hardy.

24714. CATHA EDULIS. Khat. From T. Gerolimato, Harrar, Abys-
sinia. A small tree reaching a height of 15 feet. The cul-
ture of Khat Is an Important Industry in Arabia, The leaves
are chewed by the Arabs for the stimulating effect of the al-
kaloid contained in the leaves.

46062. CELTIS SINENSIS. From Honan Province, China. Col-
lected by G. D. Schlosser. A tree growing to a height of 30
feet, with broadly ovate leaves, 2 to 4 inches long, and dull
orange-red edible fruits borne on stout pedicels.

48663. CELTIS TALA . From Montevideo , Uruguay . Seeds presented
by Luis Guillot. A tree with a short, branched trunk. The wood
is yellowish white and smooth; used for posts and firewood,

48027. CENTAUREA RAGUSINA. From Nice, France. Seeds presented
by A. Robertson-Proschowsky. A round bush with lyrate-pinnati-
fid leaves and yellow flowers, native to Crete and Dalmatia.
Grows best in a vertical position on rocks and walls.

40017. CEPHALOTAXUS DRUPACEA SINENSIS. From China. Collected
by F . N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. An evergreen conifer
growing into a tall shrub or rarely a small gnarled tree, es-
pecially beautiful when young. This shrub withstands much
shade and thrives on rocky lands. Of value as an ornamental
in mild-wintered regions of the United States.

26562. CHAENOMELES LAGENARIA CATHAYENSIS. Quince. From China.
Presented by J. M. W. Farnham. A shrub or small tree, the very

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