
          40047. HAKEA ACICULARIS.
From J. H. Maiden, Sydney, Australia.
Tall evergreen shrub or small bushy
tree with sharp-pointed awl-shaped
leaves and white flowers. Easily
grown, strongly drought-resistant,
self-protective. Of value as an ornamental 
for parks, depot-grounds, and
as an impenetrable hedge. Suitable
also as a covering for dry hillsides,
although not deep-rooted. Endures
only moderate frosts.

40050. HAKEA LEUCOPTERA.
From J. Maiden, Sydney, Australia.
An evergreen proteaceous shrub or 
occasionally small tree, usually 5 to 8
feet high, but sometimes attaining 25
feet. Flowers white. The wood is
coarse grained and soft, takes a good
polish, and is considered valuable in
the manufactureof pipes and cigarette-
holders. Is also used as a veneer.
Grows in arid districts of Australia.

40746. HEDYSARUM SP.

From F. N. Meyer, near Liang sui,
Kansu, China. A low growing perennial 
herb, found in dry, stony places.
Produces large spikes of beautiful
rose-colored flowers, followed by
spiny seed pods. For trial as an 
ornamental plant and also as a possible
forage crop in dry regions.
        