2. 
Ceylon. Since the unions were effected the mangosteens 
have made splendid growth and this method promises to "be the 
best one so far as my experimental work in the propagation 
of the mangosteen has gone. It has been deemed "best to 
give each of these inarched plants a separate S.P.I. Number 
so that they will not he confused with other mangosteens 
workad "by different methods." (G. W. Oliver.) 
METTERNICHIA. 26553. From Mr. Ad. Tonduz, San Jose, Costa 
Rica. Edible tubers of Metternichia wercklei ( Solanaceae . ) 
Mr. Werckle experimented with eating these, and found them 
agreeable and without any poisonous principle. For distri- 
bution later. 
GEVUINA A VELLANA . From Limavida, Chile.. "One of the handsom- 
est; trees in the world because of its general symmetrical 
grace and beauty; has bunches of fragrant white flowers and 
crimson nuts." (Husbands.) For distribution later. 
GUNNERA CHILENSIS. 26320. From Limavida, Chile. Native name 
'Nalca'. Like a giant pie plant or rhubarb. Very ornamen- 
tal; has an agreeable, sweet-acid taste; juice made into 
ices; roots used in medicine.- For distribution later. 
LAUREL I A SEMPERV IRENE . 26321. From Limavida, Chile. Ever- 
green laurel. Well known as valuable timber tree. It has 
nearly all the medic "i nal' properties of Laurelia aromatica. 
For distribution later. 
NOTHOFAGUS SP. 26324. From Limavida, Chile. "Rauli 1 . A 
giant forest tree of the greatest industrial value. It may 
be favorably compared with the American black walnut in 
respect to its uses and commercial importance. In my 
opinion Rauli is the most valuadle wood in Chile for gen- 
eral use*." (Husbands.) For distribution later. 
POLAKOWSKIA TACACO . 26244-245. Prerented by Mr. Ad. Tonduz, 
San Jose, Costa Rica. No. 26244 is a small, fidrous var- 
iety and 26245 a large, fiberless variety. "A cucurbita- 
ceous plant used as a green vegetable. Closely related to 
the chayote but having quite a distinct taste. For exper- 
imental T5y the Bureau- before distribution. 
