An Acacia Tree in Bloom 



There are several species of acacias, introduced into Cali- 

 fornia from the southern hemisphere, that have become very 

 popular. Their value as ornamental trees is well suggested by this 

 photograph. Unfortunately they are not as hardy as could 

 be desired, although they thrive almost everywhere 

 in California. African species of acacia 

 yield the gum-Arabic of commerce. 



