
          50107. ACACIA PALLENS. From Burttholm, Vereeniging, Transvaal. 
Presented by J. Burtt-Davy. A medium-sized tree with 
spiny trunk and branches, compound leaves 3 to 4 inches long, 
and dense flower spikes about 2 inches long. In the Transvaal, 
where this species is native, it is valued for its very 
hard durable wood.

42683. ACTINIDIA CORIACEA. From central China. Received through 
Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris. A strong-growing, ornamental, 
woody vine suitable for porches. The smooth, leathery, stiff-
pointed leaves are 4 to 6 inches long, and the clustered, 
red (rarely yellow) flowers are occasionally white margined. 
The spotted, cylindrical berries are less than half an inch 
long.

52307. AGATI GRANDIFLORA. From Colombia. Collected by Wilson 
Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome flowering tree 
reaching a height of 25 feet and bearing beautiful pinnate 
foliage. The white flowers, 2 inches long, are shaped like 
those of Clianthus. The tree begins flowering when quite 
young and when properly trained is very attractive.

49746. ALBIZZIA sp. From Guatemala. Collected by Wilson 
Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer. A medium-sized leguminous 
tree with bipinnate leaflets. Produces an abundance of small 
yellow flowers.

52449. ALEURITES MOLUCCANA. Candlenut or Lumbang. From Porto 
Rico. Presented by D. W. May. Candlenut or lumbang oil is 
used in making soap, and in the Philippine Islands the press 
cake is highly prized as a fertilizer. The nut is eaten to 
some extent by the native Porto Ricans, but the unripe kernels 
act as a violent purgative. If fully mature and roasted 
they are doubtless harmless (except in cases of personal 
idiosyncrasy). Native to the Pacific Islands.

47636. ALPINIA ALLUGHAS. From Darjiling, India. Seeds presented 
by G. H. Cave, Director, Lloyd Botanic Garden. This 
plant, common in low moist places in eastern India, has shiny, 
lanceolate leaves and large flowers of a beautiful rose color. 
The large aromatic rhizomes are used by the natives medicinally 
and as a substitute for ginger.

39434. AMPELOPSIS ACONITIFOLIA. From Ping yan fu, Shansi, 
China. Collected by F. N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. A 
handsome vine related to Virginia Creeper, with finely cut, 
light-green, downy leaves and dull yellow berries. Valued as 
a porch, or pergola vine. Grows rapidly and Is comparatively 
hardy.

33215. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS. Malaguena Almond. From Granada, 
Spain. Introduced by W. T. Swingle. An important commercial

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