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much surpasses that plant in its larger and more beau- 
tiful, lilac or purple bell-shaped blossoms in few- 
flowered clusters which cover the plant with a pro- 
fusion of bloom in June and July. The red calyxes and 
pedicels and the persistent dark-green lanceolate 
leaves form a charming contrast with the flowers. Prop- 
agation is by cuttings, layering, and seeds, the last 
of which are very numerous in the long spindle-shaped 
pods. (Adapted from Revue d 'Horticulture Beige et E- 
trangere, vol. 21, p. 253.) 
Thryallis brasiliensis (Malplghiaceae) , 54697. From Nice, 
Prance. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschow- 
sky. An ornamental Brazilian shrub, 12 to 18 inches 
in height, with opposite leaves and terminal racemes 
of small yellow flowers. The plant bears a superficial 
resemblance to some of the small Hypericums. The spe- 
cies of Thryallis are cultivated to some extent in 
Europe but are little known in America. 
Zanthoxylum alatum planispinum (Rutaceae) , 54698. Prom 
Nice, Prance. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Pros- 
chowsky. A Japanese shrub 7 to 13 feet high, much 
branched at the base, sometimes with a short trunk. 
The dark brown, spreading branches, drooping a little 
at the tips, bear stout, straight spines in pairs, and 
evergreen pinnate leaves dark green above and paler 
beneath. The small, red, fleshy fruits are persistent 
and give forth a very agreeable aromatic odor when 
bruised. The shrub should be more extensively planted 
as an ornamental; in addition it makes a very formi- 
dable hedge. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. (A- 
dapted from Revue Horticole, vol. 85, p. 17.) 
Notes on Behavior of Previous Introductions, 
Amygdalus persiea neetarina (Amygdalaceae) , 34685. From 
Quetta, India. (Budded on Amygdalus davidiana stook.) 
Nectarine. "This nectarine grew very nicely and bears 
well every year. The fruits, which ripen in July, are 
very large and richly flavored." (A. D. Polansky, 
Lyons, Tex., Feb. 25, 1922.) 
Amona eherimola (Annonaceae) , 44251. From Bogota. 
Colombia. Cherimoya. "The cherimoya matured some fruit 
last season. These were about 14 ounces in weight and 
of fine appearance and delicate flavor. I consider it 
a very satisfactory fruit, for it is of good market 
