EREMOCITRUS GLAUCA. 



Australian Desert Lime. Drought re- 

 idstant, evergreen shrub or small tree, 



vith small, leathery leaves and irreg- 

 T iarly formed fruits about one-half 

 inch in diameter, w^ith sweetish, edible 

 peel. The fruits are preserved or the 

 acid juice used for making an agree- 

 able, refreshing drink. Probably the 

 hardiest of all evergreen citrus fruits. 



31819. ERUCA SATIVA. 



Received through Mr. Frank N, Meyer, 

 Oasis of Sandju, Chinese Turkestan. 

 ^'^Sa-un." A variety of seed, the oil of 

 which is used both for culinary and 

 illuminating purposes. To be tested as 

 a possible crop for the inter-mountain 

 regions. 



36009. ERYTHRINA ARBCR- 



ESC E N Corai Tree. From Wilson 

 Popenoe, Darjeeling, India. Most con- 

 spicuous flowering tree in Darjeeling. 

 Leaves persist while tree is in flower; 

 do not fall and leave the branches bare. 

 Brilliant scarlet blooms; spikes a foot 

 long, reminding one of Royal Poinci- 

 ana. Hardy where occasional snow 

 falls. Should succeed in Southern Cal- 

 ifornia and Florida, if not too dry. 



