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GYMNOCLADUS CHINENSIS. 27709. From Hankow, China. Presented by 
Mr. A. Sugden. "Used for washing the hands, «s it is scented} 
•-oap made "by pounding the pod; seed used much as we use blue." 
(Sugden.) For distribution later. 
HALI MODENDRON HALOJDENDRON . 27668. Prom Tiflis, Caucasus. A very 
spiny shrub, a native of the Caucasus. . Apparent ly very 
drought resistant. An ornamental garden shrub and hedge 
plant. (Meyer's introduction.) 
INODES SP. 27342. From Souchoum Kale, Caucasus. A low-growing 
sabal, for planting along driveways or paths in orchards 
where tall plants are not wanted. The climate is mild enough 
here to grow oranges and other citrus fruits. (Meyer's 
introduction. ) 
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS. 27673. From Tiflis, Caucasus. This well 
known shrub, occasionally growing into a small tree, occurs 
in many places in the Caucasus and is recommended as an 
ornamental evergreen in semi-arid sections. JUNIPERUS 
FOETIDISSIMA. 27671. From Tiflis, Caucasus. A tall tree 
occurring in dry places. Of value as an ornamental and 
timber tree in dry regions where fairly mild winters prevail. 
(Meyer ' s introductions . ) 
LAGENARIA VULGARIS. 27712. From Hankow, China. Presented by 
Mr. A. Sugden. "Small, yellow gourd which hangs on the plant 
all winter; has a fluffy white flower. w (Sugden.) For dis- 
tribution later. 
LAUROCERASUS OFFICINALIS. 27684. From Tiflis, Caucasus. A 
variety of laurel-cherry coming from the higher mountains of 
the Caucasus. Able to stand a temperature of 10° below zero. 
Of rather slow growth and of low, spreading habit. (Meyer's 
introduction. ) 
LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM. 27435. Italian rye grass from Mr. Jose D. 
Husbands, Limavida, Chile. "Best all around wild pasture 
grass. May be classed as equal to timothy; an annual." 
(Husbands.) For distribution later. 
MALUS SP. 27769. From Tiflis, Caucasus. A native Caucasian 
variety of winter apple, excellent for keeping and shipping. 
(Meyer's introduction.) 
MEDIC AGO ARABICA. 27675. From Souchoum Kale, Caucasus. This 
was picked out of No. 27343. See this number for descrip- 
tion. (Meyer's introduction.) 
