ERYTHRINA ARBOR- 



E S C E N S . Coral tree. From Dar- 

 jeeling, India. Most conspicuous flow- 

 ering tree in Darjeeling. Leaves per- 

 sist while tree is still in flower; do not 

 fall and leave branches bare. Brilliant 

 scarlet spikes a foot long, resembling 

 RoyalPoinciana. Wood durable though 

 light and somewhat open-grained; 

 does not warp or split; takes a good 

 varnish. Used for trays, etc. 



38713. EUCALYPTUS CLA- 



DOCALYX. From Angeles National 

 Forest, Cal., presented by the Forest 

 Service. A symmetrical, erect Austra- 

 lian eucalyptus, ranging in height 

 from 50 to 100 feet. The trunk is con- 

 tinually left smooth by the flaking off 

 of the outer bark. Timber very durable 

 under ground, and suitable for posts, 

 railway ties, etc 



36621. EUCALYPTUS 

 STUARTIANA. Apple-scented 

 Gum. From Australia, through Forest 

 Service. Small-sized eucalyptus, 

 standing low temperature of 10c p, 

 thriving best along sea coast as wind- 

 breaks and shade in ravines and on 

 fairly moist mountain slopes. Timber 

 hard, durable underground; good for 

 fuel. Deserves trial farther north than 

 other species wiii grovv . 



