White Honeysuckle. 



(Banksia integri folia, Linn.) 



In this species of Proteaceae we have another characteristic timber of the genus as regards 

 figure, but not so in texture, strength, and colour, for being light and strong, it is the most 

 suitable timber for flying machines yet tested at this Museum. It could be used most effectively 

 for panelling if cut on the quarter or otherwise. It takes a good polish, works fairly well, is 

 an ornamental timber of a distinctive nature, and is suitable for almost any kind of fancy or 

 decorative work, the colour and figure being attractive. 



Description of the Tree. A tree attaining the full size of a forest tree. Leaves 

 obtuse, retuse, or pointed, scattered, lanceolate to oblanceolate, sometimes irregularly 

 verticillate, quite entire or irregularly toothed, up to 9 inches long, white underneath, 

 with transverse veins more or less distinct, shining and smooth above. Flowers straw- 

 coloured, silky-pubescent, sessile in pairs round the thick rachis of a large dense terminal 

 spike 5 inches long and 2 inches in diameter, bracts and bracteoles villous. Fruit a 

 capsule consolidated with the rachis in a thick, woody, cylindrical-like mass, slightly 

 tomentose or almost glabrous. 



Geographical Range. Coastal ranges and districts of Victoria, New South Wales, 

 and Queensland. 



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