EUGENIAUimiFlORA. Pitanga, 

 or Surinam Cherry. Shrub of the 

 Myrtle family, already grown in 

 California and rlorida as the Suri- 

 nam Cherr^^ Its dark evergreen foli- 

 age, freedom frotii disease and showy 

 red fruits, make it a very promising 

 plant for hedge production. The fruit 

 is used in Brazil for making sherbets, 

 jams, and preserves. A delicious fruit 

 when thoroughly ripe. 



37541. EUONYMUS SP. From 

 Nan to tchu, near Sianfu. China, 

 through Frank N. Meyer. Variety of 

 Card i nal 's C ap, c lim bi n g a ga i nst walls 

 and tree trunks. Leaves glossy green 

 and bronze-red, persistent through 

 winter. Stands some shade but will 

 grow in full sun. Of value as a wall 

 cover plant for the base of city houses 

 in mild-wintered regions. 



37140. FICUS MACRO- 

 PHYLLA» Moreton BayFig. From 

 Brisbane, Australia, through E. C. 

 Joss. Perhaps the grandest avenue 

 tree in Australia. A large-leaved, 

 evergreen fig tree, which has already 

 proven itself adapted to California 

 conditions. In poor soil it is a slow 

 grower, but, nevertheless, it is worth 

 planting for avenue purposes. Should 

 be tested in south Florida. 



