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 orna- 

 mental 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 oc- 

 casionally 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 

 themanufactureof pipesandcigarette- 

 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 peren- 

 nial herb, found in dry, stony places. 

 Produces large spikes of beautiful 

 rose-colored flowers, followed by 

 spiny seed pods. For trial as an or- 

 namental plant and also as a possible 

 forage crop in dry regions. 



