-1927- 
43137. "'Up-to-date.' The tree has endured a winter temperature 
of 10° F. below zero, and bears fruits of good size and flavor. Season 
early September. Not suited for long shipments." (C. S. Fouse, Mount 
Union, Pa., September 1, 1923.) 
buddleia JAPONIC A (Loganiaceae) , 55077. From Paris, France. "By 
July of this year this plant had developed into a bush 3 feet high and 
sinde then has borne its long, drooping, terminal spikes of delicately 
tinted flowers, which are grayish lavender with touches of deeper color." 
(WillianTGamaliel Shepard, Guinea Mills, Va., September 5, 1923.) 
CASSIA BtCAPSULARiS (Caesalpiniaceae) , 50654. Cola de pato. From 
El Barranquillo, Guatemala. "This tree has proved a 'golden gem'; 
bearing its yellow f lowers from the beginning of December to the middle 
of Mafdh. I consider it my best flowering ornamental, and I have dis- 
tributed hundreds of seedlings." (F. E. Betheuser, Coconut Grove, Fla., 
October 5, 1923. ) 
chamaedorea elegans (Phoenic&ceae ) , 49373. Paeayrto. From Tucuru, 
Guatemala. "Without exception this is one of the most beautiful small 
palms Which has been introduced into this country. It stands indoor 
culture very Weil, and its dark-green leaves look very healthy. I can 
recommend it as a fine table palm." (C. S. Fouse, Mount Union, Pa., 
September 1, 1923.) 
HAEMATOXYLUM CAMPECH1ANUM (CaesalpiniaCeae) , 43775. Logwood. 
From Cairo, Egypt. "The plant which I received in 1919 was rather 
tender, and was killed to the ground in March of the next year. How, 
however, it is a fine tree, and valuable as an ornamental. I am dis- 
tributing seedlings." (Scott Morris, Palmdale, Fla. , September 20, 
1923 J 
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