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anthers. The fruits are from 11 to 12 Inches in cir- 
cumference and contain from 20 to 35 seeds. They ripen 
in November, but fruits may be found on the trees all 
the year round. The tree is a very prolific bearer. 
December 29, 1921." (Rock.) 
This tree yields an oil similar to that of Tarak- 
togenot kurzii; the latter is, however, the source of 
true chaulmoogra oil. 
Khaya nyasiea (Meliaceae) , 54920 . From Mount Belin- 
da, Southern Rhodesia. Seeds presented by Dr. W. L. 
Thompson. "The. 'red mahogany' is one of our most valu- 
able timber trees, and is widely distributed over Mo- 
zambique. It is fairly rapid in growth, though not equal 
to some of the eucalypts in this respect. It is found 
most often growing near streams but also on high ground 
at a distance from water. The timber is very durable 
and is not attacked by white ants or borers." (Thomp- 
son. ) 
A huge tree, 150 feet or more in height, with a 
very straight trunk and an enormous crown of handsome 
glossy foliage which is not eaten to any extent by 
locusts. The hard, red timber has a beautiful grain 
and is easily worked . The seeds are boiled and crushed 
by the natives, who use the resulting oil in their 
hair to kill vermin. The tree is native to Gazaland, 
Mozambique, where its native name is"umbaba." (Adapt- 
ed from Journal of the Llnnean Society, vol. 40 (Bot- 
any), p. 42.) 
Mesua ferrea (Clusiaceae) , 54687. Prom Buitenzorg, 
Java. Seeds presented by Dr. W. M. Docters van Leeu- 
wen, director, Botanic Garden. A very handsome, py- 
ramidal tree native to the hot moist regions of Cey- 
lon, India, and the Malay Peninsula. The young leaves, 
which appear twice a year, are intense blood-red at 
first, passing through delicate shades of pink into 
dark green. The large, white, delicately scented 
flowers are produced profusely in April and May. The 
kernels yield as much as 70 per cent of very rich, 
clear, red-brown, somewhat perfumed oil which might 
be used for confectionery. The oil is used medicinal- 
ly as a lotion. The dark-red wood is extremely hard 
and heavy, and when well seasoned is used for beams, 
masts, tool handles, In bridge construction, etc. 
Railway ties made of this wood were not attacked by 
white ants and were quite sound after four years ' use. 
(Adapted from Macmillan»Handbook of Tropical Gardening 
