528 Agricnlhiral Gazette of N.S.JF. \Julq 2, 1908. 



Quercus cinerea, Michx. 

 Botanic Giirdeus, Sydney. 



Produces excellpiit tiunu'rs" bark. It is finer grained .iiid nidrc durable 

 tliaii tliat of V- i'"hi\i, and is used tor staves, railway carriages, and in ship- 

 building (C. Mohr). 



South-eastern United States from New .Terse}- to Texas and Florida. 



Found in dry, sandy ground, and ean be utilised for sea-coast ]>lantiny-. 



" The Spanisli Oak is one of the most distinct of the Black Oaks of North 

 America which bear lobcd leaves, and, in spite of the various forms its leaves 

 assume, it may always be easily rec(»ifnised bv theii- drodping habit and the 

 ppculiai' rusty coverini;' of their lower surface. Tlieii' ample size, curious 

 forms, and distinct colouring make the Spanish Oak a conspicuous and a most 

 desirable ornamental ti-ee, and it is often used to sliade houses and village 



