elsewhere through the asiatic tropics, bears yellow fragrant clusters of 
flowers among the dark green spatulate leaves. The stiff leaves re- 
semble those of the InpIAPoon BEAUTYLEAF (Calophyllum inophyllum) 
and the MaMrEy (Mammea americana). The tree bears edible, purple, 
olive-like fruits about 1 inch in diameter and the sweet-tasting pulp 
encloses a large seed. 
HETEROPHRAGMA ADENOPHYLLUM. (Bignoniaceae). This 
is an ornamental tree of medium size, 30 to 50 feet from Indo-Malaya, 
bearing large yellow-brown wooly flowers in bunches at the ends of 
the branches. It is closely related to the catalpa and the African 
tulip tree of Florida gardens, but is suited only to the tropics or 
sub-tropics. It has a slender, erect trunk and long, erect-growing 
branches and large opposite pinnate leaves. Sturrock says it is a rapid 
growing semi-deciduous tree of striking appearance and requires rich 
soil and shelter from strong winds. The tree was introduced some 
years ago by the USDA as P.I. 110869. 
TABEBUIA DONNELL-SMITHI. This is an outstanding member 
of the family which is described in Bailey’s Encyclopedia as follows: 
“Knowu in Mexico as Primavera and said to be one of the most beau- 
tiful trees, sometimes 4 feet diameter, and the wood very valuable: 
flowers beautiful golden yellow, in great abundance, usually appear- 
ing before the palmately compound leaves.” My seed came from my 
friend, Mr. Stadler, in Salvador, who wrote me that he was hoping to 
produce 50,000 trees of this variety to be planted along the highways 
of Salvador. Can you imagine the magnitude of such a project? Mr. 
Standler wrote me in this connection as follows: 
“The tree with clusters of yellow flowers is known here as Cortez 
Blanco although the flowers are yellow. This is a light yellow wood, 
almost white, and’ is used here for making furniture. This tree is fast 
disappearing also.” 
So far as I have been able to observe, there are no mature trees 
of Tabebuia Donnell-Smithi in the United States, but it will make a 
splendid addition to our list of available flowering trees for street 
planting. 
TABEBUIA SERRATIFOLIA. This is a yellow flowered variety 
which has had a limited distribution through South Florida. It’s 
bright green leaves with rough edges are unusually attractive most 
of the year. 
TABEBUIA ARGENTEA. This is the common yellow flowered 
variety with the gray green foliage. It is extensively planted around 
Miami and is a golden cloud when in bloom. 
BAUHINIA TOMENTOSA. This is a yellow-flowered shrub or 
small tree. The blooms, tubular in shape, are a clear golden yellow 
and come two or three times a year. 
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