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TIMBERS. 595 
$51. Rhodamnia trinervia, @/ume, (Syn. Myrtus trinervia, 
“Smith; JL melastomortdes, F.v.M.; Monoxora rubescens, 
Benth); N.O., iyaracess BLP IY iisa278. 
Called “ Black-eye’’ in the il ecatore district (New South Wales). 
“Brush Turpentine.” ‘‘ Bummung”’ of the aboriginals of Northern New 
South Wales. 
This wood is of a reddish-brown colour, and moderately hard, 
close-grained, and firm, but the tree is always hollow when large. 
It is a good, useful, plain timber for ordinary purposes, but it is 
inclined to chip while being dressed. Two slabs in the Techno- 
logical Museum, which have been seasoned over twenty-five years 
(having been exhibited at the London International Exhibition of 
1862), have weights which correspond to 5olb. and 52Ib. r1oz. - 
per cubic foot respectively. Diameter, 20 up to 30in.; height, 70 
to 8oft. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
552. Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa, Benth., N.O., Myrtacex, B.FI., 
2733 
‘“‘ Native Loquat.” 
The wood of this tall shrub is of a light grey colour, hard, 
and tough. 
Queensland. 
553. Rhodomyrtus psidioides, Benth., (Syn. Welitris pstdiodes, 
G. Don; Myrtus Tozeri’, F.v.M.); N.O., Myrtacez, B.FI., 
202. 
A tree “attaining sometimes a great size.” Wood light 
coloured, close-grained, and tough. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
554. Rhus Saaeenagl ae M., (Syn. R. elegans, Hill); N.O., 
Anacardiacee, B.F'1., iii., 489. 
“ Dark Yellow-wood.” Called also “ Light Yellow-wood,” ‘ Yellow 
Cedar.” “ Jango-jango”’ of the Queensland aboriginals. 
The wood is soft, fine-grained, and beautifully marked; it 
is much esteemed for cabinet-work, as it is one of the handsomest 
of timbers. It is sound and durable, and will take an excellent 
polish. It has a brownish or yellowish-bronze colour, with a 
