10 Aug., 1916.] 



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sucker leaves, but while the flower buds of the Manna Gum always occur 

 in threes (or less) the clusters in the case of the Gully Gum usually con- 

 tain seven flowers, while the rough bark sometimes continues further up 

 the stem than with the Manna Gum, of which it was formerly held to 

 be a variety. 



Fig. 49.— The Gully Gum (/v. Smithii, H. T. 15:ikor). 

 From m. T. Rakor iiikI II. (I. ymith, Researcli <in tlio Kiicalypts,. &c. 



The timber is close grained, liard, and difficult to work. In Victoria 

 the Gully Gum is found in Gippj-laiid gullies. 



The information available in regard to the nectar and pollen produc- 

 tion of this species cannot at present be isolated from tliat concerning 

 a number of other trees locally known as White Gums or Ribbon Gums. 

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