29534. PHYLLOSTACHYS AUREA, 



From Jas. Coey, Ardeen, Ireland. 



Medium-sized ornamental bamboo, 

 8 feet tall, used for canes, fishing rods 

 and furniture. The young sprouts are 

 said to be superior in flavor to those of 

 other edible species, and should be cut 

 in spring when a few inches long. 

 Probably hardy south of Philadelphia. 



27480. PHYSALIS IXOCARPA, 



Husk Tomato. From Chico, Calif. 



A Mexican variety which has given 

 excellent results in California. The 

 shucked fruits are the size of English 

 walnuts and possess an agreeable 

 flavor. The plants grow erect, 3 to 4 

 feet high and are cultivated like toma- 

 toes. Recommended for trial in com- 

 parison with P. peruviana. 



21705. PHYSALIS PERUVIANA, 



Husk Tomato. 



From R. A. Davis, Pretoria. 



Dwarf perennial, cultivated in warm 

 countries for its edible, slightly acid 

 fruits. These are used for desserts or 

 made into delicious jams by boiling 

 with equal quantities of sugar. Start 

 in cold frame and treat like tomatoes. 

 Plant 2 by 3 feet apart. 



P1NUS BUNGEANA. Pine. 



Tall-growing, handsome conifer, oc- 

 curring wild in different sections of 

 North China, with striking, orna- 

 mental white bark, which becomes 

 noticeable after the tree has reached 

 the age of about 50 years. The nuts 

 or seeds are roasted and eaten similar- 

 ly to chestnuts. For testing as an or- 

 namental in this country. 



28034. PINUS GERARDIANA, 

 Chilgoza Pine. 



From Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan. 



Tall growing conifer, 60 feet high, 

 with nutritious, nut-like seeds, nearly 

 one inch long, of agreeable flavor, 

 which are eaten raw or roasted. The 

 trees produce 15 to 25 cones annually, 

 each containing over 100 seeds. Very 

 drought resistant and quite hardy. 

 Prefers high altitudes. 



PINUS MONTEZUMAE. 



Medium-sized conifer, 50 feet high, 

 from high altitudes of Mexico; with 

 stout, twisted branches and rigid 

 leaves, 4? inches long, borne in persist- 

 ant sheaths of fives. The cones are 

 about five incheslong and usually pro- 

 duced in clusters of three or four. One 

 of the most ornamental pines for mild- 

 wintered regions of the United States. 



