34330. BARYXYLUM IN- 



E R M E. Irom E. D. Merrill, Manila, 

 Philippine Islands. Tall, ornamental, 

 evergreen shade tree, with 3Iiniosa- 

 like foliage, native of the Malayan 

 region, found growing near the sea- 

 shore. Has large, showy, yellow flow- 

 ers, in terminal panicles* Related to 

 the Poinciana, 



36535. BELLUCIA COSTA- 

 RICE NSIS. Papaturro Agrio. From 

 San Jose, Costa Rica, through Carlos 

 Werckle. A shrub with large flowers 

 and yellow fruits, about the size of 

 gooseberries, having a strongly pro- 

 nounced flavor between sweet and 

 sour. Found only in the Valley of 

 Diquis. 



36864. BELLUCIA SP. From 



San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by 

 Mr. Carlos Werckle. A small tree with 

 edible fruits of very good flavor. The 

 flowers which are large and beautiful 

 are very fragrant. This plant grows 

 principally on the banks of creeks 

 and should, do well in fresh, deep 

 alluvial land in hot climates. 



