38883. BETA VULGARIS. 



Beet. From W. W. Mackie, Esperanza, 

 Sonora, Mexico. This is a drought re- 

 sistant variety obtained from Turkes- 

 tan, where the leaves are much used 

 for greens. The plant is vigorous and 

 produces large roots, with tender, 

 sweet, light red flesh. 



39002. BETULA CYLINDRO- 

 STACHYA. Birch. From L.J. Mack- 

 intosh, Da rjeeling, India. A tree found 

 in the Himalayas between 3,000 and 

 10,000 feet, often attaining a height 

 of 60 feet. Trunk clothed with curl- 

 ing flakes of papery bark giving it a 

 curious ragged appearance. The dark 

 green leaves are smooth above, slight- 

 ly pubescent below, ovate, 2 to 4 inches 

 long, 13^2 to 3 inches wide. Wood said 

 to be hard, durable and strong. 



39638. BOEHMERIA RUGU- 



LOS A. From G. H. Cave, Dar jeeling, 

 India. Small tree with grayish brown 

 branches. Wood is of reddish color, 

 moderately hard, evenly grained, dur- 

 able and seasons well. Weighs about 

 41 pounds per cubic foot and is easily 

 worked. Used in the manufacture of 

 bowls, milk pails, churns, cups and 

 tobacco boxes. 



