39000. B A U H I N I A P U^R- 

 PUREA, From L. J. Mackintosh, 

 Darjeeling, India. Small tree resem- 

 blingRedbud ( Cercis canadensis), inhsibiU 

 with corymbs of large white to rich 

 purple flowers. Leaves composed of 

 twin leaflets united one-half to two- 

 thirds their length. This beautiful 

 tree has succeeded well in Florida 

 and southern California and blooms 

 throughthewinter and spring months. 



40708. BAUHINIA SR. From 



F. N. Meyer, near Ma dja Key, Kansu, 

 China. A dense shrub, 3 to 4 feet high, 

 found in stony soil on mountain 

 slopes. For trial as an ornamental in 

 regions with dry, mild winters. 



BELOU MARMELOS. Bael 

 Fruit. Handsome tree of the family 

 rutaceae, with thin trifoliolate leaves 

 and greenish yellow fruit, usually 4 

 to 5 inches in diameter. Eaten raw or 

 used for making marmalade or sherbet 

 and other refreshing drinks. Has mild 

 laxative properties. Said to withstand 

 temperature of 20o F. in northwestern 

 India. 



