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The effect produced by the tree when in full bloom Is 
nothing short of gorgeous, reminding one, in fact, of the 
Royal Poinciana. This species is quite frequently placed 
on slopes or hillsides to prevent the soil from washing 
away. It is so easily propagated by cuttings that trim- 
mings, when thrown on the ground, will quickly take root 
and form new trees." (Popenoe.) For distribution later. 
Garcinia livingstonei . ( Clusiaceae . ) 36021. Plants from 
Government Botanical Gardens, Saharanpur, India. Received 
through Mr. F. W. Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer. "A 
small sized tree, with handsome shining foliage. The 
fruits, which are deep orange in color and about two inch- 
es in diameter, are not edible but are produced in such 
abundance as to make the tree of great value as an orna- 
mental. The chief reason for the introduction of this 
species, however, lies in the possibility of its being 
used as a stock for the more tender mangosteen, Garcinia 
mangostana . Temperatures as low as 20° F. above zero have 
been recorded at Saharanpur; this species should therefore 
be sufficiently hardy to do well in south Florida and 
possibly in the warmest parts of California." (Popenoe.) 
For distribution later. 
Ixerba brexioides . ( Saxif ragaceae . ) 35889. Seeds from 
Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. E. Clifton, 
Director, Fields and Experimental Farms Division, Depart- 
ment of Agriculture. "A beautiful evergreen tree, some- 
times 70 feet in height, with thick leathery leaves, and 
flat panicles of white flowers. Considered by Kirk to be 
the most beautiful tree in the New Zealand flora." (Laing 
and Blackwell, Plants of New Zealand.) For distribution 
later. 
Litchi chinensis . ( Sapindaceae . ) 36042. Plants of li- 
tchi from the Government Botanical Gardens, Saharanpur, 
India, received through Mr. F. W. Popenoe, Agricultural 
Explorer. "The Bedana litchi, famed throughout India. 
This is supposed to be a seedless variety, as the name 
indicates, but I am informed on good authority that the 
seed is usually present, but varies in size according to 
location and culture, and is sometimes very small. It is 
a very choice variety, the plants being propagated by 
layering." (Popenoe.) For distribution later. 
Litchi chinensis. (Sapindaceae.) 36066. Plants of li- 
tchi from Muzafferpur, Behar, India. Procured through Mr. 
F. W. Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer. "Rosa litchi." 
