(9.) The Species of Podocarpus. 



Podocarpus tolara and P. Hallii, both called totara, are 

 closely allied species, the one with thick furrowed bark, and 

 the other with the bark much thinner. Both are easily cultivated 

 and can be grown in dry ground. They can be readily raised 

 from cuttings. The wood is extremely durable. Both species 

 are hardy. The yew-like foliage has a dull-brown tint. 



Podocarpus fermgineus (the miro) in its juvenile stage 

 makes a handsome fern-like pot-plant. In the open it requires 

 a moist climate and shady position. 



(10.) Vitex lucens (Puriri). 



An extremely ornamental half-hardy tree with spreading 

 branches, 3-5-foliate beautiful dark-green glossy leaves 3-5 in. 

 long, and abundant pink blossoms. The timber is extremely 

 durable. 



(11.) The Species of Weinmannia. 



There are two closely related species of Weinmannia, 

 W. sylvicola (the tawhero) and W. racemosa (the kamahi). 

 The last-named is the hardier. It has thick oblong-ovate 

 leaves 1-3 in. long, and bears in short racemes numerous 

 flowers tinged with rose. Both species may bloom when 

 comparatively small. W. sylvicola, in the juvenile stage, is 

 very striking with its long yellowish-green pinnate leaves and 

 dark bark. 



2. SMALL EVERGREEN TREES. 



(1.) Ackama rosaefolia (Makamaka). 



A pleasing half - hardy tree, 20 - 40 ft. high, somewhat 

 resembling the mountain-ash, bearing abundant bright yellowish- 

 green pinnate toothed leaves 3-8 in. long. It prefers a rather 

 rich soil. 



(2.) Ascarina lucid a. 



An extremely handsome half-hardy tree or tall shrub, 

 distinguished by its masses of beautiful glossy dark-green, 

 more or less oblong, toothed leaves 1-2 in. long. It requires 

 shade. 



