COFFEE TREE. 



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Plate 47. Robinia pseud acacia. Locust. 



1. Flowering branch, one-half natural size. 2. Diagram of the flower. 3. 

 Flower, front view, one-half natural size. 4. Tube of stamens. 5. Longitudinal 

 section of pistil. 6. Legume, one-half natural size. 7. Longitudinal section of 

 legume, one-half natural size. 



are a rich brown color. It is very hardy and is not particular 

 about the soil in which it grows, but attains a largs size only 

 in rich, deep, moist soils. The wood is occasionally used ia 

 cabinet making and for fence posts, rails and in construction. 

 As the name implies the seed has sometimes been used as a, 

 substitute for coffee. Its chief value is for ornament. 



