1712 
54656. "Seeds of- a fruit secured from a tree grown 
in a thicket surrounding a Chinese ancestral hall about 
four kilometers (2| ml.) southeast of Hue, Anam. The 
Chinese name is 'Shaan Chuk ' : local name 'Maang Tuk.' 
"The tree from which the seeds were taken is a- 
bout 10 meters (33 ft.) in height and 25 centimeters 
(10 in.) in diameter, breast high. The soil in which 
it is growing is rich, brown, sandy loam, and rather 
moist . 
"The light yellow fruit Is from 3 to 5 centime- 
ters (1 to 2 in.) In diameter, slightly oval with a 
slight prominence at the stem end. It has a pleasant 
odor, and the flavor is delicate - similar to that of 
the mangosteen which we sometimes get on the Canton 
market." 
54657. "The tree from which this fruit was se- 
cured was about 8 meters (26 ft.) in height and 20 
centimeters (8 in.) in diameter, breast high. It was 
growing in the edge of a thicket on a mountain side 
near Hue, about 50 meters (164 ft.) above sea level. 
The fruit evidently is closely related to S.P.I. No. 
54656. It Is .however , more plump, and flatter in shape, 
lighter yellow, and distinctly inferior in flavor and 
quality. The fruit is found commonly for sale in the 
streets of Hue. Local name: 'Tai T'oi.'" 
Laurelia sempervirens (Monlmiaceae) , 54633. Prom San- 
tiago, Chile. Plants presented by Seftor don Salvador 
I zqui erdo , through Mr. Wilson Popenoe , Agricultural Ex- 
plorer. "(No. 675. Santa Ines, Chile.) 'Laurel de Chile . ' 
A handsome tree of southern Chile with dark green, 
aromatic foliage. The wood, which is durable and never 
injured by boring insects, is much used for flooring. 
For trial on the Pacific Coast where It may be of value 
as an ornamental plant." (Popenoe.) 
Lithraea eaustiea (Anacardiaceae) , 54634. Prom Santi- 
ago, Chile. Plants presented by Seftor don Salvador 
I z qui er do , through Mr. Wilson Popenoe .Agricultural Ex- 
plorer. "(No. 674. Santa Ines, Chile.) 'Litre.' A na- 
tive Chilean tree which resists drought and produces 
hard wood, employed In the manufacture of carts and 
wagons. Its leaves are ovate or obovate, thick and 
leathery in texture. The flowers , borne In axillary or 
terminal panicles, are followed by small, white fruits. 
The sap Is caustic and said to be poisonous. For trial 
in the Southwest and on the Pacific Coast." (Popenoe.) 
