

White or Cypress Pine. 



(Callitris glauca, R.Br.) 



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The common name appears pretty general throughout its distribution, and is used to 

 distinguish it from its congener, C. calcarata, R.Br., which occurs in the ridges or hills con~ 

 tiguous to the plains where C. glauca is found. It attains its maximum height on the eastern 

 and southern portions of its distribution, and gradually diminishes in stature as it spreads 

 towards the interior of the Continent. 



It is an aromatic timber, due to the presence of Phenol, but this is no deterrent to its 

 seasoning, which gives little trouble. It is what might be called a fissile timber. It is 

 eminently suited for panelling ; its dark colour and wavy figure often gives it a beautiful character. 

 Turned into columns for vestibules, it is probably unsurpassed for beauty amongst Australian 

 timbers for this special purpose. Several such columns are on view at the Technological Museum, 

 and some were exhibited at the Franco-British Exhibition in London in 1909, and were much 

 admired. 



The Callitris as a group present a variety of timbers amongst its species, and this 

 particular species has in itself also a variety of woods of various shades. Sometimes it is quite 

 pale, being almost white; whilst more commonly it is from a light to a dark chocolate colour, 

 when it is much preferred for interior wall decoration of houses in the far West, and looks 

 particularly well when polished or varnished. It also makes handsome picture frames, mouldings, 

 and skirtings, and would look well in panelling, but is not recommended for chairs or tables. 



