228 Transactions. 



Quercus prinus L. (the Chestnut Oak). 



This requires some shelter ; it then grows well in New Zealand. In 

 America this is a valuable tree. Planted, 1895. Height, 16 ft. 



Quercus purpurea Lodd. var. elegans. 



This tree has very large leaves of the shape of Q. robur, and in autumn 

 makes a grand display. A hybrid oak. Planted, 1904. Height, 13 ft. 



Quercus robur L. var. pedunculate (the Common Oak). 



This grows well in New Zealand, and already some fine specimens may 

 be seen. A tree planted here in 1869 is now 59 ft. high, with a spread 

 of branches equalling the height, and the bole at 4 ft. from the ground 

 measures 76 in. in girth. 



Quercus rubra L. (the Red Oak). 



This grows freely in New Zealand, and is being planted in considerable 

 numbers on account of its fine autumn tints. Planted, 1895. Height, 21 ft. 

 It is a native of eastern North America. 



Quercus serrata Thunb. 



This was at first introduced as Q. dentata, an oak it very little resembles. 

 Q. serrata grows well in New Zealand. Planted, 1895., Height, 16 ft. 



Quercus sideroxyla Humb. & Bonpl. 



This is a native of Mexico, and is a distinct oak both in leaf and fruit. 

 A small tree is growing here. 



Quercus suber L. (the Cork Oak). 



This is growing successfully in .New Zealand, particularly near the sea, 

 and was early introduced. Planted at Greendale, 1895. Height, 12 ft. 



Quercus tinctoria Bartr. (the Black Oak). 



One of the black oaks of America. A small tree growing here has large 

 leaves, which fade to a dark red. 



Quercus toza Gillet. 



An oak growing here under this name is probably Q. Merhechii Dur- 

 hamel. Planted, 1895. Height, 24 ft. 



Quercus variabilis Blume. 



This possesses leaves of the same shape as Q. serrata, but distinguished 

 from it by the dense down on the underside of the leaf. Planted, 1910. 



Quercus vibrayana Franchet. 



This grows naturally on the mountains of Formosa, and is said to be 

 there a valuable tree. Small plants of this oak are growing at Greendale. 



Quercus virens Ait. (the Live Oak). 



A hardy evergreen oak from America, with very dark acorns. It grows 

 well in New Zealand. Planted, 1894. Height, 22 ft. 



Quercus Wislizeni A. DC. 



A native of the mountains of California. Trees here are beariiag acorns 

 of a long narrow shape. It is quite hardy. Planted, 1900. Height, 17 ft. 



