FIBRES. . 633 
The bark is fully 2in. thick when the tree is full grown, and 
furnishes bast of a most beautiful lace-like texture. The fibre is 
very simply prepared by steeping, and is suitable for cordage and 
nets, ropes, mats, baskets, etc., and is useful as a paper material. 
The tow is of a very elastic nature, and is suitable for upholstering 
purposes, such as stuffing mattresses or pillows. (Guilfoyle.) - 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
59. Sterculia diversifolia, G. Don., (Syn. Pecilodermis populnea, 
Schott.; Brachychiton populneum, R.Br.) ; N.O., Sterculiaceze, 
B.Fl., i., 229. SBrachychiton populneum in Muell. Cens., 
p. 15. 
“Black Kurrajong.” “ Bottle-tree ” of Victoria. 
A strong fibre is obtained from the bark. It is used by the 
aboriginals for making fishing nets, both in East and West 
Australia. Almost, if not all, the species of Sterculia are used by 
the aboriginals for a similar purpose. 
Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. 
60. Sterculia lurida, “v.47, (Syn. Brachychiton luridum, 
Eov.N.);, N.©:, Sterculiacee, B.Fl., i., 228. Brachychiton 
luridum in Muell. Cens., p. 15. 
“Sycamore.” “ Hat-tree.” 
The bark yields a strong and valuable fibre, similar to bass or 
Russia matting. 
Northern New South Wales and Queensland. 
61. Sterculia quadrifida, &.47., N.O., Sterculiacez, B.FI., i., 227. 
A ‘‘Kurrajong.” ‘‘Calool” of the aborigines of Northern New South 
Wales. . 
The fibre of the bark is used for making nets and fishing 
lines. . . 
Northern New South Wales, Queensland and Northern 
Australia. 
62. Telopea speciosissima, #.2r., N.O., Proteacez, B.Fl., v., 534. 
(For synonyms, see p. 62.) 
‘* Waratah,” or ‘* Warratau.”’ ‘‘ Native Tulip.” 
