List of Utility Varieties Description and Uses 49. 



(40) Grcvillea robusta (Silky Oak) This tree is proving of 



great value in 'Natal, both for furniture and in wagon 

 building. It is very handsome, of quick growth, and 

 does remarkably well in Natal Midlands. Will not 

 stand more than 6 of frost. Highly recommended for 

 the warmer districts. 



(41) Juniperus virginiana (Pencil Cedar) Of the two Junipers 



of commerce this is the better one, being quicker of 

 growth and standing inland conditions better. All 

 Junipers, however, are of slow growth. A beautiful, 

 scented timber. Suitable even on the coast littoral, 

 and seldom touched by white ants. 



(42) Pinns canariensis (Canary Island Pine) Seems to do well 



over a very wide range of country, particularly in 

 mountainous districts. The timber is the best of all 

 the common Pines. 



(43) Pinus hcilepensis (Aleppo Pine) An exceedingly hardy in- 



land Pine, standing drought and frost well. A good 

 timber tree, and handsome. 



(44) Pinus insignis A large, handsome and quick-growing Pine, 



thriving all round the Eastern Provinces of South 

 Africa, and well to the West of the Drakensberg. 

 Timber 'always in demand, and ready in from 20 to 

 25 years. 



(45) Pinus pinaster (Cluster Pine) This and P. pinea are the 



varieties so plentiful in the Cape Peninsula. Very 

 hardy, very quick in growth for a pine, and first-class 

 timber. Often sown broadcast in large areas. 



(46) Pinus thunl>cr</ii (Japanese Cluster Pine) As hardy as 



the pinaster, and does well in similar country. 



(47) Schinus molle (Pepper Tree) A useful and very handy 



shelter tree, and quite handsome. Timber valueless. ' 



DECIDUOUS TYPES. Of this class very few are likely to be 

 planted for utility. Others will be found under Ornamental 

 types. 



Ccdrella toona (Indian Mahogany) A good and easily worked 

 timber. This tree is doing remarkably well near Maritzburg 

 out of the frost zone. Growth very rapid. A handsome 

 avenue or specimen tree. 



Fraxinus americana (American Ash) Quite at home in South 

 Africa, but requires good alluvial soil. Slow growing. Tim- 

 ber large and very good. 



Frmrinns excelsior vnr. Kal)]/lia (Algerian Ash) Probiblv the 

 best Ash for South Africa, particularly in cool mountain dis- 

 tricts. 



Populux alba A useful Poplar for planting in " Dongas " and on 

 banks to prevent erosion. Value of timber well known. 



