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duced from Brazil with fine, fern-like, pinnate leaves and a 

 wealth of blue or violet blossoms. 



7. African tulip tree, Spathodea campanulata. This is a na- 

 tive of tropical Africa and Madagascar, which grows tall and 

 stately and has large bright orange-red erect flowers produced at 

 the tips of branches which render it strikingly handsome and con- 

 spicuous at a distance. Attempts to raise this tree here from 

 seed had hitherto failed, but recently two pods of seeds were 

 secured from Madagascar and the several thousand young trees 

 which were raised from them have enabled the Forest Nursery- 

 man for the first time to offer this beautiful tree for planting on 

 Arbor Day. 



8. St. Thomas tree, Bauhinia tomentosa. This is a small tree 

 from Ceylon, which has pale pinkish yellow blossoms spotted with 

 crimson, which has given rise to the superstitious idea that they 

 are sprinkled with the blood of St. Thomas, hence the name of 

 St. Thomas Tree. 



Shade Trees. 



1. Pepper tree, Schinus molle. This is the familiar tree with 

 drooping foliage like the weeping willow and clusters of small 

 pinkish berries. It came originally from Peru, but is now ex- 

 tensively planted in Southern California. 



2. Texas umbrella tree, Melia azedarach var. This closely 

 resembles our pride of India with the sweet lilac-like blossoms 

 and came originally from India and Persia. It is called the 

 Texas umbrella because it grows up into the shape of an umbrella 

 and it first came to notice near the battle field of San Jacinto, 

 Texas, but with no record of its introduction. 



3. Ear pod tree, Enterolobium cyclocarpiim. Because of its 

 size this large, spreading tree is not recommended as a road-side 

 tree or for planting in small yards. It grows rapidly and covers 

 a large area with its spreading branches. It has a smooth, light- 

 colored bark and fine pinnate leaves but the queerest part 6f the 

 tree is the seed pod which is circular in shape and resembles a 

 huge ear, hence the name ear pod tree. It is a native of Vene- 

 zuela. 



Forest Trees. 



1. Silk oak, GreviUea rohnsta. This is an introduction from 

 Australia which although it has conspicuous golden yellow blos- 

 soms is not recommended for yard planting because the con- 

 stantly falling leaves litter up the ground. It, however, is an 

 excellent shade tree for coffee growing and its beautifully marked 

 wood is suitable for furniture and interior finish. 



