29382. GARCiNIA KOLA. 



"Bitter kola." From Ibadain, Nigeria. 

 Evergreen tree, with shining leaves 

 and oval fruits 3 inches long, with 



apricot-colored rind and juicy, slightly 

 acid pulp. The seeds have stimulating 

 properties similar to the true kola but 

 are' of less commercial importance. 

 For ornamental testing and as a stock 

 for mangosteens. 



24131. GARCINIA SR. From 

 Palawan, Philippine Islands. Pro- 

 cured from Mr. W. S. Lyon. A strong 

 growing Garcinia from the coastal 



forests, reaching a height of 50 feet 

 and spreading widely. Fruits eaten 

 by natives, font of poor flavor. Sug- 

 gested as possible stock for mango- 



steen. 



GARCINIA TINCTORIA. 



Medium-sized, evergreen tree, oc- 

 curring in different parts of the East 

 Indies, with handsome, glossy foliage 

 and edible fruits, which are eaten raw 

 or dried, and are also utilized in med- 

 icine. The bark is used for the prepa- 

 ration of a bright yellow dye. The tree 

 also furnishes an inferior grade of 

 gamboge used in medicine. 



G LYCOSM IS PENTAPH YLLA. 



Spineless, evergreen shrub, or small 

 tree, 20 feet high, with glossy, pinnate 

 leaves and small fragrant, white flow- 

 ers, produced freely in June and July. 



The edible berries are salmon-pink m 

 color and are sometimes used for pre- 

 serving. For testing in the South in 

 connection with citrus breeding work. 



11788. GARCINIA XANTHO- 



G H Y M U S. From Peradeniya, Cey- 

 lon. Presented by Dr. John C. Willis. 



Asymmetricalbushycone-shapedtree, 



growing to SO feet in height with large 

 leathery leaves 12 to 18 inches long, 

 Trias handsome yellow fruit of the form 

 and size of a small orange with thin 

 ski ii and acid refreshing pulp. 



S3S39. GOSSYPIUM BARBA- 



OEMSE. Cotton. From Alexandria, 

 Egypt. "Assil." Procured for ex- 

 perimental planting in this country 

 by Mr. Oo F. Cook of the Department 



of Agriculture. 



