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of protective corky layers iti the host’s cortex. I believe very 
young and tender roots are successfully penetrated though in well 
developed roots the vascular bundles are not reached. Yet I have 
found young sandal flourishing in aloe hedges without other hosts 
near by. 
{134) Fourcroya gigantea — (Evergreen shrub). — I found its 
roots pretty largely attacked but the haustoria were small and 
membranous. When numerous haustoria were examined under the 
microscope, not a single case of successful penetration was noticed 
owing to the existence of a thick ring of sclerotic cells in the inner 
living cortex. Yet I have seen pretty vigorous growth of sandal 
trees in pure hedges of this species. Unless it be that the sandal 
obtains its nutriment from the dead and living barks (red-coloured) 
it is difficult to explain the healthy and vigorous growth of the 
sandal plants in the Fourcroya hedges. 
Liliace^. 
{135) Asparagus racemosus — (Deciduous shrub). — I have not 
seen affected roots of this species. Dr. Barber has examined sandal 
haustoria on its roots and found them penetrate the bark though 
not the vascular bundles. 
{136) Dracaena {garden) — (Evergreen shrub). — Sandal haustoria 
on this species have been examined by Dr, Barber but the result is 
not clearly stated. Its utility as a nurse requires further investi- 
gation. 
Palmed. 
{137) Phoenix sylxestris — (Evergreen tree). — Its roots are 
attacked pretty largely; the sandal haustoria and their scars are 
medium-sized, but the former are membranous and soft; in the roots 
examined although the scars were deep, it did not appear that the 
vascular bundles had been penetrated. I have seen sandal trees 
growing well in the vicinity of the date palm and presumably they 
get some portion of their nourishment from it. Haustoria on tender 
and unlignified roots should be examined under the microscope to 
see whether penetration is effected. 
{138) Cocos nucifera — (Evergreen tree). — I have seen sandal 
haustoria formed on its roots at Salem, Pondicherry and Bangalore. 
