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those a the Cloncurry River, both in Northern Australia. ‘Toka” of 
those of Rockhampton. ‘ Taberol’’ of those of Cleveland Bay. 
The wood is of a yellow colour, and has a strong musk-like 
odour when freshly cut. It is useful both to the carpenter and to 
the cabinet-maker. Itis soft, but close in the grain. Some varieties 
have a beautiful wavy grain, surpassing satin-wood in appearance. 
It is easily worked, and takes a good polish. Itis used for building 
purposes, and has the peculiarity of being very difficult to ignite. 
The trees should be cut in winter, when deprived of their leaves, 
and submerged, or the timber will be subject to the attacks of insects. 
(Thozet.) The weight of some Indian-grown timber is given at 
30lb. per cubic foot (Skinner), but 41lb. (Gamble). Diameter, 
24 to 30in.; height, 50 to 7oft. 
Queensland and Northern Australia. 
479. Morinda jasminoides, A. Cunn., N.O., Rubiacee, B.FI., iii., 
424. 
Wood yellow, and prettily marked. A shrub. Height, up to 
2oft. 
Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. 
480. Murraya exotica, Lzzz., (Syn. IZ. paniculata, Jack.); N.O., 
Rutacez, B.FI., i., 369. 
“Chinas Boxe. 
The wood is light yellow, close-grained, very hard, and apt to 
crack. It resembles Boxwood, and has been tried for wood- 
engraving, for which it seems suitable, if well seasoned ; it is also 
used for the handles of implements. Its weight varies from 61 to 
63lb. per cubic foot. (Gamble, Manual of Indian Timbers.) A 
shrub or small tree. 
Queensland. 
481. Myoporum acuminatum, var., angustifolium, 2.2r., (Syn. 
M. Cunninghamit, Benth.; JZ, montanum, R.Br. ; M. cyanan- 
therum, A. Cunn.; “Af. ; Dampieri, A. Cunn.); ‘N.O., 
