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mountains nearLa Palma , Costa Rica. It is an arbores- 
cent shrub about 15 feet in height,, usually branching 
close to the ground to form several main limbs, which 
in turn branch (through sparingly) to form long stiff 
shoots, each crowned with a cluster of orbicular leaves 
nearly a foot in breadth. The flowers, which appear 
among the leaves at the ends of the branches, are 
similar In size and form to those of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis , 
the common hibiscus of the Tropics. In color, however, 
they are quite distinct from those of the hibiscus, 
being bright lilac, turning to golden In the throat. 
Since It is found in Costa Rica at an altitude of 5,000 
feet, the species may be sufficiently hardy to succeed 
in southern Florida. It probably requires a moist cli- 
mate, and in its indigenous condition it grows upon 
heavy soil." (Popenoe.) 
Notes on Behavior of Previous Introductions. 
Mr. A. E. Engebretson, superintendent , Oregon Agri- 
cultural College Experiment Station, CorvaUis, Oreg. , 
writes, April 17, 1920: 
"We have at this Station specimens of the Japa- 
nese udo (Aralia cordata, S.P.I. No. 26565) that were re- 
ceived from the Department three years ago. The plants 
successfully withstood our severe winter and this year 
promise to be more vigorous than ever. We have eaten 
some cuttings of this plant and I can personally say 
tnat I like it. " 
