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Quercus macrophylla Nee. 



This has fine leaves, but not so large as those of Q. macrocarpa. The 

 tree, too, does not grow at all well here. Planted, 1903. Height, 7 ft. 

 The " Index Kewensis " considers the species synonymous with Q. magnoliae- 

 folia Nee. It is a native of Mexico. 



Quercus Merbeckii Durhamel. 



This, a native of Algeria, is a fine oak. It grows well in New Zealand, 

 and is almost evergreen. Large trees are growing in the Hutt Valley, 

 Wellington. 



Quercus mexicana Humb. & Bonpl. 



A beautiful evergreen tree, which grows rapidly in Canterbury. 



Quercus Michauxii Nutt. (the Basket Oak). 



Considered by some to be only a variety of Q. bicolor, but it is held 

 distinct in the " Index Kewensis." Small trees at Greendale are quite 

 distinct. 



Quercus |Miihlenbergii Englm. (the YeUow Chestnut Oak), 



One of the American chestnut-leaved oaks, which make a fine autumn 

 display. The trees grow satisfactorily here. The " Index Kewensis " con- 

 siders it synonymous with Q. prinus L. 



Quercus nigra L. (Black Jack). 



A small tree, almost evergreen, with leaves of a distinct and unusual 

 shape. 



Quercus obtusiloba Michx. (the Post Oak). 



A small plant of this oak promises well. A native of eastern North 

 America. 



Quercus palustrus Du Roi (the Pin Oak). 



The wood of this oak is not considered of much value, but the autumn 

 foliage is very fine. It has been planted in considerable numbers in New 

 Zealand. A native of eastern North America. 



Quercus paniculata and Q. pulverulenta Hort. ex C. Koch. 



These, which are growing here from imported acorns, are probably only 

 varieties of Q. robur. 



Quercus phellos L. (the Willow Oak). 



This is one of the most distinct of all the oaks, with narrow willow-like 

 leaves and twiggy branches. A tree here is healthy, and promises to make 

 a good tree. Planted, 1900. Height, 10 ft. It is a native of eastern North 

 America. 



Quercus phillyraeoides Gray. 



A native of Japan. It is a very distinct and elegant shrub ; when not 

 in fruit most difficult to recognize as an oak. 



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