
          53610. DENDROCALAMUS STRICTUS. Bamboo. From Dehra Dun, India. 
Seedlings from seeds presented by R. D. Hole, Forest Botanist. 
The culms of this rapid-growing bamboo are usually solid and 
in India grow to a height of 70 feet in rich soil; they are 
curved near the tips, giving them a very ornamental plume-
like effect. This species is reported to be resistant to 
droughts and to light frosts. It is a clump bamboo and spreads 
very slowly. The timber is strong and durable and is valued 
for many special purposes.

47431. DIMOCARPUS LONGAN. Lungan. From Port Louis, Mauritius. 
Seedlings from seeds presented by Gabriel Regnard. The 
lungan produces spherical fruits an inch or less in diameter, 
light brown in color, with a thin, shell-like outer covering, 
and white flesh similar in character to that of the lychee, 
but less sprightly in character. The single seed is dark 
brown and shining. The fruits are popular among the Chinese, 
but those produced so far from the American-grown seedlings 
are little liked by Americans. Fruits abundantly in sheltered 
places in southern Florida and southern California. 
May produce a variety with superior flavored fruits.

DIOSCOREA ALATA. Greater Yam. A West Indian variety of the 
tropical yam which is in no way related to the so-called 
"yam" of the Southern States which is a true sweet potato. 
The plant is a handsome vine suitable for porch decoration, 
and its tubers which sometimes weigh several pounds are similar 
to the white potato in composition and flavor. When 
baked or boiled and mashed hot they can scarcely be distinguished 
from white potatoes. Require deep rich soil and long 
growing season. A vegetable with remarkable keeping qualities; 
of distinct promise for Florida.

50399. DODONAEA THUNBERGIANA. From South Africa. Seeds presented 
by Joseph Benbow, Superintendent, La Mortola Gardens, 
Ventimiglia, Italy. A resinous shrub with viscid, shining, 
leathery leaves and short clusters of greenish flowers. Related 
to D. viscosa and, like it, may be useful as an ornamental 
shrub and as a hedge plant. A decoction of the root is 
used as a slight purgative in cases of fever.

47355. ECHIUM NERVOSUM. From the Madeira Islands. Presented 
by Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky, Nice, France. A shrubby perennial 
with lanceolate leaves and large ovate racemes of 
blue flowers. A striking ornamental when in flower.

52437. ELAEOCARPUS SIAMENSIS. From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected 
by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A fine ornamental 
foliage tree growing to a height of about 30 feet. Leaves 
lanceolate, papery, 3 to 4 inches long. The white flowers 
occur in racemes and are followed by an abundance of seeds 
which are used by the natives as a narcotic.

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