24338. PINUS PEUCE. 



Pine. From Arnold Arboretum, Ja- 

 maica Plain, Mass. 



Ornamental conifer, 50 feet high, of 

 narrow, dense, pyramidal habit of 

 growth. The greenish branch lets are 

 glabrous, the leaves straight, 3 inches 

 long and bluish-green. According to 

 Prof. Sargent, one of the most prom- 

 ising exotic pines for the Northern 

 States. 



30958. PITHEC0L0B1UM SAMAN, 



Rain Tree. From G. Regnard, Port 

 Louis, Mauritius. 



Medium-sized, deciduous tree with 

 spreading branches and pods resem- 

 bling those of the mesquite bean, and 

 well liked as fodder by cattle and 

 horses. Thetree flowers in early spring 

 before bursting into foliage. For test- 

 ing for ornamental and economic use 

 in Florida and California. 



PISTACIACHINENSIS, Pistache. 



Tall deciduous, dioecious tree, strik- 

 ingly ornamental, with large pinnate 

 leaves, wine-red when young, chang- 

 ing to vivid green in summer and 

 flaming scarlet and yellow in fall. 

 Berries inedible. Highly recommend- 

 ed as a shade and ornamental tree. 



28902. PITTOSPORUM TEMIFOLIUM. 



From T. W. Adams, Greendale, New 

 Zealand. 



Small evergreen tree, 20 to 40 feet 

 high, of compact, symmetrical growth, 

 with shining, dark green leaves and 

 chocolate-brown, almost black, flow- 

 ers. Well suited for ornamenta i plant- 

 ing, for hedges and windbreaks. 



PITHECOLOBIUM DULCE. 



Thorny, leguminous tree, native of 

 Mexico. Rapid grower, frequently used 

 as a shade tree for coffee or cacao. 

 Produces long pods in which the seeds 

 are enclosed in a sweetish pulp, which 

 the natives are very f oud of. The bark 

 of the tree contains considerable tan- 

 nin. Recommended as an ornamental. 



N 22861. POPULUS SP. 



From Frank Meyer, Wutaishan,China. 



White-barked poplar, growing at 

 high altitudes and valuable for sand 

 binding. Frequently planted along 

 ravines to prevent erosion and dam- 

 age to lands below. Suggested for 

 similar use and avenue planting in 

 this country. The young bark of the 

 tree is green. 



