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pink. We have already referred to the yellowish cast of the 

 bark in widely different localities. 



In the case of a species having such an extended range, it is 

 not surprising that the bai-k shows some variation. For example, 

 the trees about Sunny Corner show perhaps a rougher (more 

 flaky) bark at the butt than is usual in many other localities, but 

 neither here nor anywhere else is such rough bark ever of a Bbrous 

 character. 



Under E. Stuartiana, in the Eucalyptogra'phia, the following 

 remarks occur : — " It is possible that in this species a smooth- 

 bai'ked variety occurs, as would appear exceptionally to be the 

 case, according to the notes of several collectors." We do not 

 doubt that E. riihida is here referred to, and the reasonableness 

 of tlie confusion with E. Stuartiana is referred to below. 



Timber. — Red worthless timber; dries paler. 



Sucker leaves. — From nearly orbicular to nearly oblong, often 

 emarginate or retuse, eventuall}'^ taking on a lanceolate shape. 

 The midrib usually terminating in a short and fine point. 

 Strictly opposite; sometimes stem-clasping and even more or less 

 connate. Very glaucous as a general rule. 



Mature leaves. — Dull green; of similar tint on both sides; 

 narrow lanceolate, of thickish texture and hence largely conceal- 

 ing the oil-dots, the intramarginal vein scarcely removed from 

 the edge, the primary veins roughly transverse. Often glaucous, 

 sometimes very much so. Spherical brachyscelid galls are some- 

 times found on the leaves. 



Buds. — Ovoid, axillary; in threes and cruciform; sessile or with 

 very short stalklets; the stalks commonly under ^ inch long, 

 round, rarely flattened, and then only towards the insertion of 

 the buds. 



Opercidum. — Nearly hemispherical when ripe, hardly pointed; 

 rather shorter than the calyx; conoid when less ripe. 



Stamens all fertile and inflected in the bud, anthers ovate- 

 oblong, with parallel distinct cells. 



Fruit. — Top-shaped; spreading at the orifice. Usually about 

 3 lines in diameter. Sometimes nearly hemispherical. Shiny or 

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