ica, being found at 38° 22' S. Lat. The pinnate leaves, 4 to 6 feet 
in length, are borne on a trunk 6 to 12 feet high, and the very num- 
erous flowers, occurring on a densely flowered, much-branched spadix, 
are pale pink. The young inflorescences are eaten by the natives of 
Hew Zealand. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 5139.) 
Rubu» spp. (Boeaceae), 55630 and 55631. From the Island of Hai- 
nan, China. Seeds presented by F. A. McClure, Canton Christian College. 
Quoted notes by Mr. McClure. 
Rubus sp., 55630. "(No. 848.) An edible wild berry found in sandy 
soil at an altitude of 100 to 165 feet." 
Rubus *p., 55631. "(No 849.) An edible wild berry found in clay 
loam on hillsides at an altitude of about 3,300 feet." 
Rumex «pp. (Polygonaceae) , 55605 and 55606. From Okitsu, Japan. 
Seeds presented by T. Onda, director, Government Horticultural Experi- 
ment Station. These sorrels, which are used as salad vegetables in 
Japan, are introduced for trial as food for diabetics. 
Rumex acetosa, 55605. SORREL. "Suiba." 
Rumex cri$pu», 55606. CURLY dock. Variety japonicu*. "Gishi-gishi ." 
Trifolium subterraneum (Fabaceae), 55707. SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER. From 
Melbourne, Victoria. Seeds purchased from F. H. Brunning&Co. , Ltd. "Ex- 
periments carried on by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and by state 
experiment stations in cooperation with this department, during the 
years 1921 and 1922, have established the fact that this clover will 
survive the winter as far north as Knoxville, Tenn. At this station, 
as well as at several others, the plants from fall seeding made some 
growth in the fall, held their own during the winter and made a rapid 
and heavy growth early in the spring of 1922. This clover made a strong 
growth on sandy land at McNeill, Miss.; in this case finely ground bone 
meal had been used as fertilizer. Preliminary trials have been encour- 
aging and the department is making further tests." (A. J. Pieters.) 
Vitex lucens (Verbenaceae ) , 55620. purirl From Auckland, New 
Zealand. Seeds presented by Stanley G. Chambers, secretary, Auckland 
Acclimatisation Society. A fine tree, from 50 to 60 feet in height, 
native to New Zealand but restricted to the northern part of the North 
Island. It is often called the New Zealand oak, on account of the 
strength and durability of its' wood which is not injured by dampness 
or exposure, and is therefore extremely valuable for shipbuilding 
purposes. The logs are often perforated with holes, the work of a 
soft-bodied grub which develops into the "puriri moth." These holes 
do not affect the timber except in so far as it has sometimes to be 
cut to disadvantage. 
The handsome, bright glossy green leaves are 3 to 5-foliolate 
with leaflets 3 to 4 inches long. The pink or red 2-lipped flowers, 
produced more or less all the year round, are in axillary clusters of 
4 to 8. The roots of the "puriri" never penetrate deeply into the 
ground, but lie near the surface, so the tree is easily blown over in 
a gale. (Adapted from Laing and Blackwell, Plants of New Zealand, p. 
350. ) 
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