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its quality as of its abundance and ease of working; it varies in color 

 from wliite to gray. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35967. 



49273. Maytenus boaria Molina. Celastraceie. 



Maiten. A tree with slender pendulous branches, oblong leaves, green- 

 ish yellow flowers, and seeds which furnish an oil valuable for certain 

 medicinal purposes. The tree, which is a native of Chile, reaches a 

 height of about 40 feet. Its ornamental value lies chiefly in the nature 

 of the foliage, which responds to the faintest breeze with a restless 

 quivering. The leaves are also valued for forage. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 432,72. 



49274. NoTHOFAGUS DOMBEYi (Mirb.) Oerst. Fagaceie. 

 {FaQus ohliqua Mirb.) 



Coigiie. A majestic tree with leathery oval or elliptic short-stemmed 

 leaves which are of an intense shining green color. It is a native of 

 Chile, where it will grow in soil too damp for cultivation. The wood is 

 quite valuable for building purposes. 



For previous hitroduction, see S. P. I. No. 34381. 



49275. NoTHOFAGUS OBLiQUA (Mirb.) Blume. Fagacefe. 

 (Fagns ohliqua Mirb.) 



Rohle. A tall deciduous tree with oval-oblong clear green leaves and 

 3-sided nuts. The wood, which is considered a valuable timber, varies 

 in quality with the nature of the soil. The streets of the city of Val- 

 divia are paved with blocks of wood of this tree. It is said to be the 

 most northerly of the Chilean beeches. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34384. 



49276. NOTHOFAGUS PROCERA Oerst. Fagaceae. 

 {Fagus vrocera Poepp. and Endl.) 



Rauli. A deciduous Chilean timber tree, once abundant in the Province 

 of Valdivia but now comparatively scarce, owing to the great demand 

 for its wood. The wood is reddish and compact, and is used for par- 

 quet flooring, cabinetwork, etc. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34386. 



49277. Persea lingue (Ruiz and Pa v.) Nees. Lauracese. 



Lingue. An evergreen tree widely distributed in many parts of 

 Chile. The oval-elliptic leaves are entire. The short-pedicelled flowers 

 are of a dirty yellow color and the small roundish fruits dark violet. 

 The aromatic properties of the leaves and the tannin of the bark make 

 the trees of medicinal value, while the reddish yellow wood is prized both 

 for its beauty and for its durability. 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42875. 



49278. Tricondylus obliqua (Ruiz and Pav.) Kuntze. Proteaceae. 

 {Lomatia ohliqua R, Br.) 



Radal. An evergreen tree, up to 35 feet in height, with somewhat 

 grooved branches, alternate leathery leaves with shining upper sur- 

 faces, and axillary racemes of white flowers. The leaves are fragrant, 

 reminding one of the European walnut, and an infusion of the bark 

 has purgative properties utilized in medicine. 



