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Sub-tribe 2. Pod ocar pace. 

 7. Podoearpus, L'Herit. 



So named because of its fleshy fruit-stalk. 



(1.) P. elata, R.Br. " She or Brown Pine." 



A handsome tree, yielding durable timber, and native of the eastern part 

 of the State. It flourishes in the Sydney district, and is well worthy of 

 experimental cultivation. 



For a figure and a full account of it, see my " Forest Flora of New South 

 Wales," part 4.* 



Mil, 24, and other places (Sydney Botanic Gardens). 



(2.) P. spinulosa, R.Br. 



A dwarf, rather spreading shrub, with somewhat prickly foliage, found in 

 moist localities in the eastern parts of the State. It is well worthy of a place 

 in the garden, because of its dense, neat foliage. 



M 22 (Sydney Botanic Gardens). 



(3.) P. pectinata, Planch (Dacrydium Panckeri, Brongn. and Gris.). New 

 Caledonia. 



We had a specimen of this in the Sydney Botanic Gardens for a number of 

 years, but it did not flourish, and finally died. It was a small tree, and 

 should be further experimented upon in good soil and in a sheltered 

 situation. 



(4.) P. Totara, D. Don. 



The " Totara " of New Zealand. Common in forests from the North Cape 

 to the south-east of Otago, from the sea-level to 2,000 feet. 



A large tree, wood red, very durable, resists Teredo, and hence is esteemed 

 for piles for wharfs. The Maoris used it for their war canoes and also for 

 their carved houses. It will succeed in many parts of coastal New South 

 Wales and on mountain ranges. 



M 16, L 8 (Sydney Botanic Gardens), where it does very well. It does not 

 like exposed places. 



(5.) P. dacrydioides, A. Rich. " White Pine," " Kakikatea " or "Kahika." 

 This is common in the North and South Islands of New Zealand, and it 

 extends from the sea-level to 2,000 feet. It is a tall tree, and in damp 

 localities often grows gregariously, forming dense forests. It is a handsome 

 species with small leaves, and the Sydney district is a little too warm for it. 

 It is well known for its timber, " White Pine," which produces the wood 

 most in demand for butter boxes. 



M 17 (Sydney Botanic Gardens), where it does fairly well. 

 (6.) P. ferruginea, D. Don. " Black Pine," Miro " or " Toromiro." 

 This also is a New Zealand species. " A tall forest-tree 50-80 feet high 

 with a rather narrow round-topped head." (Cheeseman.) 



* Government Printer, Sydney. Is. per Part. A quarto work, each Part of which 

 contains 4 plates, and usually photographic illustrations in addition. 



