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Subjects: Arcadia City Council; Blight; Fire prevention; Los Angeles County Agricultural Commission

Contents: 1. "Camptotheca acuminata, Decaisne (Nyssaceae): Source of Camptothecin, an antileukemic Alkaloid." Technical Bulletin No. 1415, United States Department of Agriculture, April 1970. In cooperation with the National Cancer Institute, Department of Health Education, and Welfare, and Research Triangl…

Contents: 1. "Camptotheca acuminata, Decaisne (Nyssaceae): Source of Camptothecin, an antileukemic Alkaloid." Technical Bulletin No. 1415, United States Department of Agriculture, April 1970. In cooperation with the National Cancer Institute, Department of Health Education, and Welfare, and Research Triangle Institute.; 2. "Rear tree cut." News clip, March 23, 1968.; 3. "Cancer tree cuttings." News clip, September 19, 1969.; 4. "Scientist tries to grow." News clip, May, 20, 1973.; 5. "A hunt for a tree." News clip, circa 1968 or 1969.; 6. "Fire retardant plants." Arboretum brochure.; 7. "Sewage water for agriculture?" Press release, County of Los Angeles Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, June 1, 1977.; 8. "Searching for answers." Lasca Leaves, March 1973.; 9. "'Leaf' the doctoring to Lee." News clip and photo, July 6, 1978.