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places this tree is called the New Zealand mulberry, 
on account of the large, heart-shaped leaves which are 
beautifully veined, soft, and fade quickly when gath- 
ered. The pure white flowers, with crumpled petals, 
are produced in large drooping clusters, each single 
blossom being about an inch in diameter. The fruit 
is dark brown and rough, with inch-long bristles. 
The wood is remarkably light, and was used by the 
Maoris for floats for their fishing nets and in the 
construction of small rafts. It is about half the 
weight of cork, and is sometimes termed the cork-wood 
tree. It has been suggested that it might be utilized 
for life-belts. (Adapted from Laing and Biackwell, 
Plants of New Zealand, p. 242.) 
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46749, 
Plant Immigrants, No. 153, January, 1919, p. 1389. 
Eugenia sp. (Myrtaceae), 48083. From Sawtelle, 
Calif. Seeds presented by Mr. P. D. Barnhart. "An in- 
teresting Eugenia , from South Amerl ca , especially valu- 
able for ornamental planting in Calif ornia and Florida. 
It is evergreen, with small , glossy , dark green leaves. 
The young leaves and twigs are a beautiful red. The 
plants lend themselves to shearing and will make ex- 
cellent hedge plants as well as trained specimens for 
tubs, etc." (Peter Blsset.) 
Gaya lyallii (Malvaceae), 48167. From Auckland, 
New Zealand. Seeds presented by Mr. H. R. Wright. 
"The giant-flowered southern lacebark,of New Zealand. 
This is without doubt the most beautiful of our hardy 
shrubs. It produces large clusters of pure white, 
cherrylike blossoms, hanging most gracefully on long 
stems. In colder parts this plant is deciduous. It 
is one of the easiest to cultivate, as it transplants 
easily and will grow from cuttings or seed ." _ (Wright . ) 
Hordeum vulgare pallidum (Poaceae), 48092. Barley. 
From Johannesburg, Transvaal. Seeds purchased from 
the Agricultural Supply Association, through Mr. J. 
Burtt-Davy, botanist. "Cape Barley (Transvaal Early). 
This type of barley has been grown for generations in 
South Africa under unfavorable moisture conditions. 
Given better soil treatment and more moisture, it can 
be grown into a good, plump, heavy grain. It is used 
to some extent by local maltsters, but is more large- 
ly grown for horses and milch cows." (Burtt-Davy.) 
