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varieties, as the veins are small, slightly curled, and closely 
distributed throughout the whole surface. It is used in veneer for 
the backs of brushes, Tunbridge-ware, and turnery ; some specimens 
are very pretty. 
Throughout the colonies. 
152. Casuarina Cunninghamiana, 4777.; N.O., Casuarine, B.FI., 
vi., 198. 
From a fancied resemblance of the wood of Casuarinas to that of oak, 
these trees are called ‘‘Oaks,’” and the same and different species have 
various appellations in various parts. ‘‘ Scrub She-oak.” ‘* River Oak.” 
Timber hard, close, and prettily marked. It is used for 
shingles and staves. This and other Casuarinas burn well, and 
their ashes retain the heat for a long while. Diameter, 24in.; 
height, 60 to 7oft. 
_ New South Wales and Queensland. 
153. Casuarina distyla, Vew?., (Syn., C. stricta, Miq., non Ait. ; 
C. Muelleriana, Miq.; C. rigida, Miq.); N.O., Casuarinez, 
B.FI., vi., 198. 
“River Oak.” ‘Stunted She-oak.” 
The wood is strong, light, and tough. It is used for bullock 
yokes. (Hill) In young trees the wood is white, but at a more 
mature age it is of a deep-red or brown colour.. (J. E. Brown.) 
Diameter, 18 to 24in.; height, 40 to 6oft. 
All the colonies except Queensland. 
154. Casuarina equisetifolia, Yors¢., (Syn., C. muricata, Roxb.) ; 
NO. Casuarines, B.FT., vi., 197. 
“Swamp Oak,” “ Forest Oak,” and “ Bull Oak.’’ Called also ‘“‘Iron- 
wood” and ‘“‘ Beef-wood.” Some Queensland aboriginals have bestowed 
upon it the name of ‘* Wunna-wunnarumpa.” 
Wood coarse-grained and beautifully marked; it is used for 
fuel, and also for purposes where. lightness and toughness are 
required. (Hill.) It is employed for log fencing, gates, and 
shingles. This. tree will live in somewhat saline soil at the edge of 
the sea. In India it .grows on pure sand, and is used.as fuel for 
railway purposes... For this purpose plantations of it have been 
made near Madras. The.ashes of this trée yield a quantity of 
