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41679. KOELREUTERIA FORMOSANA. From Genjiro Takato, 
Taihoku, Formosa. An indigenous Formosan tree, related to
K. bipinnata, but differing from that species in having subentire
leaflets.  A small ornamental tree, with handsome, compound foliage
and spreading, terminal clusters of yellow flowers.  Propagation by
seeds or root cuttings.

KOKIA ROCKII. From J. F. Rock, Honolulu, Hawaii. Almost
extinct relative of the cotton, and for breeding purposes should by
all means be saved from extinction.  A tree 15 to 25 feet high, found
growing on exceedingly arid land and bearing large scarlet flowers
of striking beauty.  The seeds are covered with short dark-brown
cotton, resembling the so-called Peruvian cotton.

KOLKWITZIA AMABILIS. Rare and rather remarkable western 
Chinese shrub, related to Abelia and Diervilla, bearing pairs of
flowers (over half an inch long) somewhat resembling those of
Abelia. These are deep rose color in the bud, paler when open, the
inner surface of the lower lobe being white, blotched with orange at
the base. The persistent calyx is elongated beyond the small
bristle-covered fruit. Apparently hardy; erect shrub with slender
stems and branches.

LAGENARIA VULGARIS. South African pipe gourd. Annual 
vine suitable for growing south of New York.  To make pipes let
gourds mature, cut off crooked necks, clean inside and scrape out-
side, fit with plaster or meerschaum bowl and rubber mouthpiece,
as described in Circular No. 41, Bureau of Plant Industry.  Culture
like that of cucumber.  Straw under growing gourds prevents decay.

31102. LALLEMANTIA IBERICA. From Haage & Schmidt,
Erfurt, Germany. A drought-resistant labiate, growmg wild on
rugged mountain slopes in Asia Minor, Persia, and Palestine.  It is
cultivated in southern Russia for the high-grade drying oil yielded
by its seeds.

33319. LARIX DAHURICA. Larch. From D. D. Romanoff,
Torchok, Russia, through F. N. Meyer. Forms large forests in
Manchuria and eastern Siberia.  A valuable timber and ornamental
tree, reaching 80 feet in height.  It can be clipped and pruned for
use in formal gardens.

LAWSONIA INERMIS. "Henna plant." Rapid-growing, ornamental, 
evergreen, tropical shrub, 6 feet high, with glaucous leaves
and small yellowish flowers, produced in large, showy panicles,
exhaling a strong fragrance, especially at night.  They contam a
volatile oil used in perfumery.  Recommended for hedges and 
ornamental purposes.
        