Inventory 61, Seeds and Plants Imported. 



Plate III. 



A Natural Hedge of the Karoo Thorn in South Africa. Acacia 



HORRIDA (L.) WILLD., S. P. I. NO. 48518.) 



Bec-au50 of its shining white spmes. the karoo thorn is fully as attractive when leafless as it is 

 when clothed \\-iXh its sravish sreen, finelv divided fohage. When set closely together, the 

 plants form an impenetrable hedge. Thev also serve in Africa as forage for sheep and cattle. 

 Since the native home of the species is the desert region of Cape Province, it should be weU 

 adapted for culture in our Southwestern States. (Photographed by Dr. H. L. Shant/, 

 Kenkelbosch, Cape Province, September S, 1919; P36211FS.) 



