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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



51062 to 51068— Continued. 



51064. Eucalyptus risdoni Hook, f, Myrtaceae. 



A Tasmanian eiicalypt rarely as tall as 50 feef, with smooth bark, 

 pendulous branches, usually opposite lanceolate or heart-shaped leaves, 

 and small flowers borne in axillary or lateral umbels. The wood is said 

 to be rather poor. (Adapted from Bentham, Flora AustraUensis, vol. S, 

 p. 203, and from De Andrade, Manual do Plantador de Eucalyptos, p. 

 219.) 



51065. Kennedia monophylea Vent. Fabaceje. 

 (Hardenbergia monophylla Benth.) 



An ornamental Australian leguminous vine with solitary obtuse leaf- 

 lets up to 4 inches in length and numerous violet or rose-purple flowers 

 borne in twos or threes in racemes. (Adapted from Maiden, Flowei'ing 

 Plants and Ferns of New South Wales, pt. 1, p. 5^.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45790. 



51066. SwAiNSONA GAu^GiFOLiA (Audrews) R. Br. Fabacese. 

 (Colutea galegifolia Sims.) 



A low shrubby leguminous plant from New South Wales, with com- 

 pound vetchlike leaves and scarlet-orange flowers borne on rather long 

 axillary peduncles. (Adapted from Curtis^ s Botanical Magazine, pi. 792.) 



The more common form in cultivation (variety alba Hort.) has pure 

 white flowers. 



51067. Telopea speciosissima (J. E. Smith) R. Br. Proteacese. 

 {EmbotUrium speciosissimum Smith.) Waratah. 



An Australian shrub 6 to 8 feet high, with obovate, unequally serrate, 

 dark-green leaves and a headlike spike of brilliant red flowers. It is 

 propagated by layering or seeds. (Adapted from Curtis' 8 Botanical Mag- 

 azine, pi. 1128.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44837. 



51068. Teicondylus feasebi (R. Br.) Kuntze. Proteacese. 

 (Lomatia ilicifolia R. Br.) 



An erect branching shrub or sometimes a small tree, with ovate or lance- 

 olate leaves, irregularly prickle toothed or lobed, and long, loose racemes 

 of white or light-yellow flowers. The wood is light and very hard, 

 with beautiful markings, and is easily worked. (Adapted from Ben- 

 tham, Flora AustraUensis, vol. 5, p. 536, and from Maiden, Useful 

 Native Plants of Australia, p. 564. ) 



61069 to 51072. 



From Coban, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Gustav 

 Helmfich. Received July 20, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Helmrich. 



51069. Akundinella bebtekoniana (Schult.) Hitchc. and Chase. 



Poacese. Grass. 

 " GjeJcerj (tail of deer)." 



"A tufted perennial grass with strong, slender, upright culms, 0.5 of a 

 meter to 1 meter high, with long, narrow, folded, or involute blades and 

 . a many-flowered tawny panicle 20 to 30 centimeters long." { Agnes 

 Chase.) 



