BY J. H. MAIDEN. 395 



No. 39. I have received (July, 1891) a sample of kino, most 

 probably collected in Victoria, and labelled " E. hemiphloia." It 

 is tough, not the least friable, of a dark reddish-brown colour 

 externally, but by transmitted light it is of a bright ruby colour. 

 Its physical characteristics are quite different from kinos of the 

 turbid group hitherto examined by me. I do not hesitate to say 

 that the tree producing it, although ranking under E. hemiphloia, 

 is specifically distinct. I draw attention to the subject, as a revision 

 of the trees grouped under E. hemiphloia may be desirable. 



Eucalyptus hemiphloia, F.v.M. var. albens (Syn. E. aliens, 

 Miq.), B.F1. iii. 219. 



No. 40. " Northern Box " of South Australia. Kino from 

 South Australia, received from Baron von Mueller, August, 1891. 

 Physical properties same as the normal species, and as will be seen 

 below, the chemical properties are very similar also. Composition 

 (determined August, 1891): — 



Catechin and tannic acid ... 89-112 



Ligneous matter ... ... -89 



Moisture 9-008 



Ash -99 



100-000 

 Tannic acid determination (Lowenthal), 16*9 per cent. 



Eucalyptus odorata, Behr ; B.F1. iii. 215. 



No. 41. Kino from a variety known as " White Box " at 

 Wongrabell, near Eden, N.S.W. Diam., 6-8 feet. Height, 

 100-150 feet; collected February, 1887. Apparently an old sample, 

 and much contaminated with bark. Dull-looking, prevailing 

 colour brown, and readily crumbling between the fingers to a 

 brown powder. Its composition (determined October, 1888) is as 

 follows : — 



Catechin and tannic acid ... 78-24 



Ligneous matter, &c. ... ... 1*66 



