3. 
POPULUS LASIOCARPA. 26355. Purchased from Messrs. James 
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, London, England. "The leaves of 
this new poplar are extremely large and attractive, measur- 
ing 10-12 inches in width. They are bright green in color, 
while the petiole, midrib and principal veins are rich red. 
The tree in Central China attains a height of 15-40 feet and 
should prove a valuable addition to our ornamental decid- 
uous trees." (Veitch & Sons.) For distribution later. 
PRUNUS SPP. 26246-252. Seven species of cherries from the 
mountains of China at altitudes from 2500 to 3500 feet. 
Purchased from the Arnold Arboretum. For distribution 
later . 
PSIDIUM LAURIFOLIUM. 26413. Presented by Mr. F. Evans, Port 
of Spain, Trinidad. Jelly made from this fruit is pleasant- 
ly acid and quite distinct in flavor from the ordinary 
guava jelly made from P. gua.java and P. polycarpum. Is 
also said to jelly much quicker than the common West India 
guava. For distribution later. 
QUILLAJA SAPONARIA. 26325. From Limavida, Chile. 'Quillai 1 . 
It will certainly pay to make plantations of this valuable 
tree. The natural source of supply is exhausted. Bark 
rich in saponin, useful for cleansing purposes. (Husbands.) 
For distribution later. 
RHAPHI THAMNUS PARVIFOLIUS . 26326. From Limavida, Chile. "It 
is an evergreen bush or treelet about 20 feet high, good 
for live fences and ornament." (Husbands.) For distribu- 
tion later. 
ROSA SPP. 26344-352. Plants of nine varieties of rambler 
roses from Woods Hole, Mass. Presented by Mr. M.H. Walsh, 
their originator whose creations have attracted so much 
attention. For distribution later. 
SOPHORA TETRAPTERA. 26328. From Limavida, Chile. "This 
treelet of 12-15 feet is beautifully ornamental; has an ■ 
abundance of bunches of fragrant ' yellow flowers in August 
and September. The wood is ex:tra valuable on account of 
its extreme hardness. The scraped wood is used in medicine." 
(Husbands.) For distribution later. 
