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leaves reddish-pubescent beneath, and small terminal 
panicles of black fruits the size and shape of peas. 
While its fruit is not edible nor useful in any way, 
the species is of interest as a relative of the avo- 
cado, and may have value as a stock for the latter, 
especially for wet lands. Its degree of frost-resist- 
ance is unknown, but the fact Is that it occurs in the 
zone of the Guatemalan avocado Indicates that it will 
probably be as hardy as the latter, and maybe even 
hardier." (Popenoe.) 
Phyllostaehys mitis (Poaceae), 49357. Bamboo. Prom 
Nice, Prance. Rhizomes presented by Dr. A. Robertson 
Proschowsky. "The tallest species of the bamboos com- 
monly cultivated here; the culms usually attain a heignt 
of 10 to 12 meters (33 to 39 feet), rarely more. It 
is an exceedingly hardy species, and a very useful 
plant, the culms being strong and quite straight. 
Prof. Trabut , of Algiers, expressed the opinion that 
this bamboo is most useful in Algeria." (Robertson 
Proschowsky. ) 
Randia aeuleata. (Rublaceae), 49386. From Purulha, 
Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. Seeds collected by Mr. Wilson 
Popenoe, agricultural explorer. "No. 269a. A shrub, 
strongly resembling Buxus , which I have seen only In 
the vicinity of Purulha, Baja Verapaz. It grows in the 
edge of the forest, occasionally in the open, seems 
to thrive on abundant moisture. It is Interesting be- 
cause of its formal appearance and symmetrical growth. 
It should make an excellent hedge plant, and for speci- 
men plants in a formal garden should be very attrac- 
tive. It reaches about 10 feet in height, and its slen- 
der branches are clothed with small leaves arranged in 
clusters. The round fruits, which are white when ripe 
and about half an inch in diameter, increase the 
ornamental appearance of the plants." (Popenoe.) 
Sorbus torminalis (Malaceae ) , 49432 . From Borde Hill, 
Cuckfield, Sussex, England. Plants presented by Col. 
Stephensen R. Clark. A fine large tree, native "to 
southern and central Europe. The dark green leaves, 
rather variable in shape and size, turn yellow and red 
in autumn, and the white flowers are borne in June in 
rather lax corymbs about 4 inches in diameter. The 
reddish yellow, roundish fruits are sometimes eaten 
when very ripe. (Adapted from Hempel and Wllhelm, 
Baume and Straucher, vol. 3, p. 81.) 
