Inventory 61, Seeds and Plants Imported. 



Plate IV. 



A New Ornamental for the Dry Southwest. (Burkea africana Hook., 



S. P. I. No. 48804.) 



Although it belongs to the Leguminosat, this Afrieaii tree is known as the Rhodesian ash. It 

 bears yellow llowers and is a striking thing when in full bloom. Its seeds are said to be used 

 as food m times of famine. The wood is tough and coarse grained. Since it comes from a 

 dry, sandy region with rather cool winters, it should succeed in CaUfornia and our South- 

 western States. (Photographed bv Dr. H. L. Shantz, Wonderboom, near Pretoria, Trans- 

 vaal, October 12, 1919; P36434FS.) " 



