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SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED. 



pressure 56.12 per cent may be obtained. The pressed residue gives a pleasant 

 coeoalike odor. The contained oil is bright yellow, odorless, of a pure, pleas- 

 ant taste, and might very well be used as a food fat The air-dried kernels 

 contain the following constituents (per cent) : Fat, 65.73; crude protein, 12.24; 

 crude fiber, 3.81; nitrogen-free extractives, 6.00; ash, 3.19; water, 9.03. 

 (Adapted from Pastroiitch, ChemiJcer-Zeitung, No. 63, p. 781.) 

 For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43375. 



48982 to 49002. 



From Castlemaine, Victoria. Presented by Mr. John W. B. Field. Re- 

 ceived December 11, 1919. 



48982. Acacia acuminata Benth. Mimosacese. Raspberry jam. 



An Australian tree, 30 to 40 feet in height, whose wood has a scent 

 resembling that of raspberry jam; hence its name. The wood of this 

 tree is dark reddish brown, close grained, and hard, is suitable for orna- 

 mental purposes, and is much sought after for fence posts. (Adapted 

 from Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. 3Jf9.) 



48983. Callitris eobusta R. Br. Pinacese. 

 {Frenela rohusta A. Cunn.) 



A tall tree, 60 to 70 feet in lieight, related to the pine, found through- 

 out Australia, except in the north-central portion. The timber is straight 

 grained, durable, and beautifully figured, varying from light to dark 

 brown, with pinkish streaks. The wood is fragrant, having a somewhat 

 camphoraceous odor, and resists, to a great extent, attacks of white ants. 

 It is used for furniture, flooring, weatherboards, etc. (Adapted from 

 Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. 5.^4.) 



48984. Canna sp. Cannacese. Canna. 

 " Field's Branching Scarlet. A great blooming variety." {Field.) 



48985. Canna sp. Cannacese. Canna. 

 " Very large, yellow, spotted with red. A continuous bloomer." 



{Field.) 



48986. Eucalyptus accedens Fitzg. Myrtacese. Powder-bark wandoo. 

 An Australian tree which attains a neight of 60 feet, with a crooked 



trunk 2 feet in diameter, and smooth grayish or white bark. The alter- 

 nate, ovate or lanceolate leaves are thick, rigid, and pale green, and less 

 than 4 inches in length. Analysis of the bark has shown it to contain 

 nearly 45 per cent of tannic principle. (Adapted from The Journal of 

 the West Australian Natural History Society, vol. 1, p. 21.) 



48987. Eucalyptus coenuta Labill. Myrtaceae. 



A rapid-growing Australian tree, usually not of great height, often 

 planted as a windbreak. The wood is very hard, heavy, tough, and 

 elastic, and is used for vehicles, implements, and boat ribs. The tree 

 prefers moist soil and will endure much rain, but is also quite drought 

 resistant. It has endured a minimum temperature of 23° F. in southern 

 Florida. (Adapted from Zon and Briscoe, Eucalypts in Florida, Forest 

 Service Bulletin No. 87, p. 44- ) 



48988. Eucalyptus diversicolob F. Muell. Myrtaceae. Karri gum. 

 A tall tree, up to 350 feet in height, native of western Australi'^, 



straight in habit and a fairly rapid grower. The very dense and elastic 

 wood is considered superior timber, being used by wheelwrights and 



