29485. PHOEBENANMU. 



Nanniu tree from Yachow, Western 

 China. Presented by M r. W. F. Beamish, 

 lighly valued timber tree of great 

 ize, attaining 100 feet with a diam- 

 eter of 5 feet. Wood in great demand 

 for coffins and finishingfine buildings 

 in China. Almost extinct and worthy 

 of trial in moist, frostless regions. 

 Probably of very slow growth. Form- 

 erly known as Machilus nanmu. 



36486. PHOENICOPHORIUM 

 BORSIGIANUM. From Mr. P. Ri- 

 Taly Dupont, Seychelles Islands. An 

 )rnamental palm common in the Sey- 

 chelles Islands, with a spiny stem and 

 orange-red fruits, requiring a very 

 moist atmosphere. 



24 7 6 0. PH YLLOSTACH YS 

 BAMBUSOIDES. Madake Bamboo. 

 From Nagasaki, Japan, through Wm. 

 D. Hills. Best timber bambooin Japan, 

 gro\^ ing to 60 feet eventually; planted 

 there in large groves on well drained, 

 rich soil. Spreads underground, but 

 easily controlled by ditches. Timber 

 used for every conceivable purpose — 

 ladders, basketry, fencing, stakes, 

 crates, irrigating pipes, etc. 



