
          translucent, juicy pulp of acidulous flavor, in which numerous small 
black seeds are embedded. In quality this is one of the best of the 
edible-fruited cacti of the Tropics. The plant is suited to subtropical 
climates, and may be recommended for trial in California, Florida, 
and high elevations in the Tropics.

24638. ILEX CORNUTA, Holly. From northern China. Seeds presented 
by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham. This highly ornamental evergreen holly has 
spiny, dark-green, glossy leaves, and in winter is loaded with clustered 
scarlet berries. While it does not make as symmetrical a crown 
as does the native holly of the Northern States, yet its attractive 
foliage and bright-colored fruits render it one of the finest of winter 
ornamentals for mild-wintered regions of the South and West.

53609. IPOMOEA FICIFOLIA. Morning-glory. From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by Benito Carrasco, director, Botanic Garden. 
A large, branching climber from Kamerun, Africa. The large, violet- 
rose-colored flowers appear from August to October. Suited for porches, 
screens, and pergolas in mild-wintered regions.

49907. IRIS DICHOTOMA. Iris. From China. Seeds presented by N. H. 
Cowdry. This attractive small iris is distinct from those commonly 
grown for decorative purposes in the continued paired branching of its 
flower stalk, its late flowering, and in the fact that it opens its 
attractive purple flowers only in the afternoon, The species should 
prove of especial interest to iris fanciers.

47195. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM. Langsat. From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds 
presented by the director of the Botanic Garden. A medium-sized, 
rather slender tree native to the Malay Archipelago, which produces 
an edible fruit not unlike the loquat in general appearance and about 
the size of a French prune. The flesh separates into segments resembling 
those of an orange; and is white, translucent, very juicy, highly 
aromatic, and of a subacid, pungent flavor. It is eaten fresh or 
prepared in a variety of ways. For trial in tropical America only, 
where it is not yet well known.

53466. LIVISTONA sp. Palm. From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected by 
J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. The leaves of this palm are terminal 
and fan shaped, divided into numerous segments which are split at 
the apex. The leaf stalks are sheathed at the base in a mass of netted 
fibers. This introduction probably represents a new species. The 
large, oval, blue fruits are commonly sold in the Siamese markets and 
are boiled and eaten by the natives.

48088. MALUS SIEBOLDII ARBORESCENS. Originally from Japan. Seeds 
presented by the Arnold Arboretum. Under ordinary conditions this is 
a shrub with pink flowers, sometimes becoming a small tree and bearing 
white flowers. The red or yellow fruits are the size of peas, and 
of no value. The foliage assumes a beautiful red color in autumn, 
making the plant desirable as an ornamental. For trial also as a 
stock for the cultivated apple.

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