224 Transactions. 



Quercus aegilops L. (the Valonia Oak). 



The peculiar cups are said to yield a greater percentage of tanning- matter 

 than any other known plant. According to Mr. Maiden, this oak was intro- 

 duced to Australia by Mr. George Cunnack, tanner, Castlemaine, Victoria. 

 Under the name of "Valonia" considerable quantities are imported into 

 New Zealand from Greece. Only small trees are known to me. 



Quercus agrifolia Nee (the Coast Live Oak). 



This is a common tree on the low country of California, and is growing 

 well in Canterbury. Trees at Greendale have borne acorns. At best, only 

 a small tree. Planted, 1892. Height, 11 ft. 



Quercus alba L. (the White Oak). 



Approaches the nearest of any of the American oaks to the common 

 English oak in the value of its timber, but the tree in cultivation has not 

 been a success either here or in England. The autnmn foliage is very fine, 

 and distinct in colour. Planted, 1892. Height, 10 ft. 



Quercus ambigua Kit. 



This is by some botanists considered a hybrid oak. Plants here do not 

 answer to Louden's description of this species or variety, so my specimens 

 may be wrongly named. 



Quercus aquatica Walt, (the Water Oak). 



A tree at Greendale on ordinary soil, without the aid of excess of water, 

 is making fair progress. Almost evergreen, with leaves of an unusual shape. 

 A native of eastern North America. 



Quercus Banisteri Michx. (the Bear Oak). 



This is a remarkable little tree, with distinct foliage. It has flowered 

 but not yet borne acorns at Greendale. Planted, 1893. He-'ght, 11 ft. 



Quercus bicolor Willd. (the Swamp White Oak). 



This is said to be a large and valuable tree in America. Here the trees 

 grow moderately well, with large leaves, downy on the underside. Planted, 

 1892. Height, 16 ft. 



Quercus castaneaefolia C. A. Mey. 



A native of Asia Minor. It is quite a promising tree to grow in New 

 Zealand. Here it grows better than any of the chestnut-leaved trees 

 from America. Planted, 1900. Height, 13 ft. 



Quercus Cerris L. 



The Turkey oak was early introduced, and there are large trees in 

 Canterbury. In England the tree is said to grow faster than the native 

 oak. It is a valuable tree, but here of slower growth than the common 

 oak. Planted, 1880. Height, 46 ft. 



Quercus chrysolepis Liebm. (the Maul Oak). 



This is one of the most successful in growth here of the west American 

 oaks. Trees growing at Greendale have for several years borne acorns. 

 Although not a large tree, in California the wood is considered of superior- 

 quality. 



