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TIPUANA TIPU. Handsome South American timber tree,
related to the locust (Robinia pseudacacia), which it somewhat 
resembles in foliage and flower (the latter, however, are either bright
yellow or purplish); tall and straight trunked.  Wood rose color to
creamy white, rather soft.  It is also said to yield a very fine red
rosin. Reported to be a fine ornamental. Native of Argentina.

40029. TRACHYCARPUS EXCELSUS. Palm. From F. N.
Meyer, Huihsien, Kansu, China.  A Chinese fan or coir palm, 
cultivated in gardens of southern Shensi and Kansu as an ornamental,
reaching a height of 30 to 40 feet.  Withstands successfully winter
temperatures not below 10° F.  The leaves are not used, but the
fiber of the foliage sheaths is made into rope, matting, etc.

41871. TRACHYCARPUS TAKIL. Fan palm.  From A. C.
Hartless, Seharunpur, India.  A lofty Himalayan palm, 40 to 50
feet high, of slender and stately appearance.  It much resembles the
somewhat smaller Chinese Windmill palm (T. excelsus), which has
been planted extensively in California.  Found at altitudes up to
8,000 to 10,000 feet in the western Himalayas.  Fruits are said to be
edible.

36118. TRICHOSANTHES KIRILOWII. Gourd.  From F.
N. Meyer, Peking, China.  A rare, perennial, herbaceous, climbing
cucurbit, producing medium-sized orange-red fruits on long peduncles.
Of rapid growth and of value as a vine for porches, arbors, and 
summerhouses.  The fruits are used by the Chinese as a medicine, Kua lu,

32829. ULMUS DENSA. Stamboul elm. From F. N. Meyer,
Oasis of Merv, Russian Turkestan.  Large tree with exceedingly
dense, umbrella-shaped head, formed by the many-forked, often
corky, winged branches.  Said to be a valuable shade tree for regions
with hot summers and mild winters.  Thrives fairly well on alkaline
soil.

32830. ULMUS DENSA. Kitaisky elm.  From Oasis of Merv,
Russian Turkestan, through F. N. Meyer.  Ornamental tree with globular
head when young, but becoming picturesque when old.  Strong
grower, requiring plenty of room.   Called locally Kitaisky, 
indicating possible Chinese origin . Stands extreme heat and some
alkali.  Worthy of trial in the Southwest and on the Great Plains
with the American elm.

32831. ULMUS DENSA. Charavidny elm.  From F. N.
Meyer, Oasis of Merv, Russian Turkestan.  Divides into several
stems immediately above the ground, forming a remarkably dense
umbrellalike head.  Valuable shade tree for regions with long, hot
summers and winters not too cold.  Thrives fairly well on alkaline
soils.  Distributed heretofore as Ulmus sp.
        