36623. PERSEA BORBONIA. 



A large tree from the south Atlantic 

 states with bark broken into flat 

 ridges. Leavei^ are bright-green and 

 lustrous above, glaucous beneath. 

 Fruits small, of a lustrous dark blue 

 or nearly black. For hybridization 

 work or possible stock for the avocado. 



PERSEA INDICA. A medium 

 sized, erect, handsome evergreen tree 

 from the Canary Islands. Of value as 

 an ornamental for parks and avenues, 

 and of interest in connection with 

 avocado breeding. Hardier than most 

 avocados. Fruits small, not edible. 

 Rather slow growing. 



36486. PHOENICOPHORIUM 

 BORSIGIANUM. From Mr. P. Ri- 

 valy 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. 



