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Chwnanthus retwsa Lindley. (Oleaceae.) 41259. Seeds 
of the Chinese fringe-tree from Pan shan near Hangchow, 
China. "Generally seen as a shrub, but occasionally found 
as a tree, a most beautiful and striking object when cov- 
ered with its multitude of small finely dissected white 
flowers, which are delightfully fragrant. Bears In early 
fall masses of blue black berries. This plant naturally 
loves rocky mountain slopes and contrasts well with boul- 
ders and stones. Is used by Chinese gardeners in Shan 
.tung as a grafting-stock for the tea-olive, Olea fragrans , 
no doubt to keep the latter dwarf and cause it to with- 
stand drouth much better than when on its own roots. Much 
recommended as an ornamental garden and park shrub, es- 
pecially for those sections of the United States where 
the winters are not too severe. Local Chinese name Swe 
tsin tiao." (Meyer's introduction and description.) 
Citrus nobilis deliciosa (Tenore) Swingle. (Rutaceae.) 
41088-91. Cuttings of four mandarins from Redland Bay, 
Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. James Collins. 
41124. Seeds from Rev'. R. E. Pettigrew, Paranagua, Bra- 
zil. Presented by Rev. A. J. Holt, Kissimmee, Florida. 
"Brazilian tangerine. Mr. Pettigrew tells me that this is 
the finest tangerine that grows, that it is as large as a 
grape fruit and sells in New York at 25 cents each." [Holt.) 
41270. Cuttings of a mandarin from Suva, Fiji Islands. 
Presented by the Superintendent, Department of Agriculture. 
"The local mandarins are most excellent in quality, of 
large size, good flavor and juicy, but with skins rather 
coarse." (C . H . Knowles.) 
Citrus sp. (Rutaceae.) 41099. Cuttings of a sweet 
lemon from Santa Ana, Peru. Presented by Mr. 0. F. Cook. 
"A large and very vigorous form of the sweet lemon, a 
rather popular fruit in the Urubamba valley." {Cook.) 
Escallonia spp. ( Saxif ragaceae . ) 41105, 41112. Cut- 
tings f rom Pinasnioc j , Peru. Presented by Mr. 0. F. Cook. 
41105. "Tasta. A tree related to the Chachacoma , but with 
much smaller leaves and more horizontal branches giving 
the general appearance of a hemlock or other coniferous 
tree. Attains an altitude of 12,000 feet where heavy frosts 
are of nightly occurrence during the winter. Should be 
tested first along the Pacific Coast." 41112. ^Chacha- 
coma. A tree of ornamental value, producing clusters of 
white flowers for a long period during the winter months. 
The trees attain a height of 30 or 40 feet and a diameter 
of 2-3 feet. The wood Is of excellent quality, having very 
little grain and used especially for carving and household 
utensils. Should endure frosts and may prove useful, es- 
pecially along the Pacific Coast." {Cook.) 
