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Bukidnon, Mindanao, at an altitude of 400 to 700 m. 
(1,300 to 2,300 ft.). The fruits which are bright red , 
and of about the size of small cherries are produced In 
great profusion In the axils of the leaves, and remain 
on the tree a long time,- making this a very handsome 
ornamental. Likely to thrive in the very mild regions 
of the United States." (Wester.) 
Lysiloma sabieu (Mimosaceae), 46762. Sabicu. Prom 
Cuba. Presented by Dr. Mario Calvino, Director, Agro- 
nomic Experiment Station, Santiago de las Vegas. A 
Cuban tree having blpinnate leaves with small, ob- 
liquely obovate leaflets. The flowers are In small, 
globular heads; and the fruits are thin, flat pods. 
The tree is of great value for its dark-colored wood 
which Is very heavy and extremely hard and durable, - 
making it valuable in shipbuilding. (Adapted from 
Lindley, Treasury of Botany, p. 704.) 
Merremia sp. (Convolvulaceae) , 46737. Prom Philip- 
pine Islands. Seeds presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, 
Agricultural Advisor, Department of Mindanao and Sulu, 
"Burakan. A perennial, climbing vine of vigorous growth 
which is bronze-colored when young. It has very large 
leaves, sometimes exceeding 20 cm. (6| In.) in width, 
and white flowers. The vine Is used for basketry, and 
in southern Florida would make a good ornamental. It 
is a native of Mindanao up to an altitude of 650 m. 
(2,130 ft. ) ." (Wester. ) 
Omnia palindan (Phoenlcaceae) , 46738. Palm. Prom 
Philippine Islands . Seeds presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, 
Agricultural Advisor, Department of Mindanao and Sulu. 
"Banga. A tall, unarmed palm, native of the interior of 
Bukidnon, Mindanao, growing at altitudes ranging from 
300 to sometimes exceeding 500 m. (980 to 1,640 ft.). The 
trunk is straight and remarkably uniform in diameter, 
this rarely exceeding 18 cm. (6 In.). The leaves are 
pinnate and silvery beneath. The trunk of the mature 
palm is straight-grained, easily split, and durable, and 
Is used by the natives In making floors, fences, etc. 
An attractive ornamental." (Wester.) 
Persea americana (Lauraceae), 46624. Avocado. Prom 
Ecuador. Collected by Dr . J. N. Rose , Associate Curator , 
National Herbarium, Washington, D. C. "Avocado from 
Ambato; fruit brownish to black but sometimes green or 
red, 2| to 4 Inches long. A fine fruit but small." (Rose. ) 
