22975. ULMUS PUMILA, 



Chinese Elm. 



From Frank Meyer, Fengtai, China. 



Tall shade and timber tree, remark- 

 ably resistant to droughts and severe 

 extremes of temperature. Timber mai n - 

 ly used for the manufacture of Chinese 

 carts. Of exceptional promise as shade 

 tree for the northern semi-arid regions 

 of the United States. 



29021. VAMUERIA H1DAGASCABIENSIS. 



From G. Regnard, Port Louis, Mau- 

 ritius. 



Glabrous, evergreen shrub, 10 feet 

 high, with long leaves and a profusion 

 of greenish-yellow flowers of dis- 

 agreeable odor. The globose drupes are 

 one and a half inches thick and con- 

 tain a brownish pulp of sweetish, acid 

 flavor, which is edible when quite ripe. 



21976. VITEX INCISA, ^ 



from Frank Meyer, Shantung, China. 



Tall perennial growing on dry alka- 

 line lands, with delicate blue flowers 

 appearing in terminal panicles and 

 rich in honey. Annual shoots occa- 

 sionally used by Chinese in basket 

 manufacture. Recommended for test- 

 ing as an ornamental in the South- 

 western States. 



28690. WIDDRINGTONIA WHYTEII, 



Mlanje Cypress. From J. M. Purves, 

 Zomba, Central Africa. 



Tall tree, 100 feet high, resembling 

 a cedar, well suited for avenue plant- 

 ing in warm countries. Wood is frag- 

 rant and rich in oil, burning like a 

 candle when dry. Prefers sheltered 

 localities. Recommended for trial in 

 South Florida and our island posses- 

 sions. 



28130. ZIZIPHUS OXYPHYLLA. 



From Jno. A. Ray, Maskat, Arabia. 



Medium-sized, deciduous tree with 

 glossy leaves and small fruits which 

 may be eaten, seeds and all. Highly 

 esteemed by the Arabs and may find 

 favor among Americans on account of 

 their date-like taste. 



19397. ZIZIPHUS SAT IV A, 



Jujube. 



From Frank Meyer, Pee-san, China, 

 Medium-sized, deciduous, ornament- 

 al spiny tree, producing roundish or 

 oval fruits, frequently referred to as 

 Chinese dates, with pleasant sweetish 

 meat surrounding the seeds. The 

 jujubes are peculiarly drought resist- 

 ant and will prove quite hardy where 

 the temperature goes to 15 degs. F. 



