ULMUS DENSA. (U. campestris umbraculif era . ) Karagatch. 
An avenue of the wonderfully dense growing "Karagatch" as 
seen on the Imperial Estate "Murgab" at Bairam-all near Merv, 
Russian Turkestan. 
This particular variety of elm is locally called "Chara- 
vidny." It is of such a remarkably dense growth and its 
branches intertwine to such an extent that even on the bright- 
est days, in an avenue of these trees the shade cast makes it 
seem like twilight. 
This elm loves a climate with long hot summers and with 
moderately cold winters; withstands a fair amount of alkali in 
the soil and irrigation water, and is of special value as a 
shade tree for Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and for 
the hot, interior valleys of California. Plants sent under No. 
32831. 
