SPONDIAS CYTHEREA. The 



We fruit of the Pacific islands. Small 

 deciduous tree of rapid growth, pro- 

 ducing richly colored yellow fruits, 2 

 inches in diameter, with brownish- 

 yellow flesh somewhat resembling 

 pineapple in flavor. Easily propagated 

 from cuttings. Suitable for planting* 

 in southern Florida and California. 

 Of the same family as the mango and 

 related to the Hog Plum, Spondias lutea. 



SPONDIASTUBEROSA, imbu. 



Medium sized tree, from the dry lands 

 of eastern interior Brazil, branching 

 four to six feet above ground, forming 

 a broad, flat-topped, dense head and 

 producing golden yellow plum-like, 

 edible fruits, flavored somewhat like 

 a sweet orange. Large limbs, when 

 freshly cut and used for fence posts, 

 frequently take root and grow. 



40032. STYLIDIUM SP. From 

 F. N. Meyer, Yu yin chen, Kansu, 

 China. Shrub or small tree of the 

 dogwood family, with variable leaves, 

 some being large and uncut, others 

 small and five-pointed, similar to 

 those of Liquidambar styracifliia. Found 

 along streams and in damp places at 

 the foot of embankments. A very 

 striking ornamental for lawns and 

 parks in mild -wintered regions. 



