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 Legximinos*, this African tree is known as the Rhodesian ash. It 

 bears yellow flowers 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, sand}- region with rather cool winters, it should succeed in California and our South- 

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

 vaal, October 12, 1919- PSGWiFS.-) ' 



