82 AUSTRALIAN GRASSES AND PASTURE PLANTS 



varies in widely separated localities and on different geological 

 formations. Chemical analyses also show slight variability. 

 The chemical analysis of the partially dried leaves of this 

 tree, by the authority above quoted, gave the following 

 results : 



Water .. .. .. 47.73 



Ash 5.21 



Fibre .. .. .. 7.61 



Albuminoids .. .. 14.25 



Carbohydrates .. .. 23.02 



Nutrient value, 42 ; albuminoid ratio, 1:2. 



In ordinary seasons the Wilga produces quantities of 

 seed which germinate readily under ordinary conditions. 



Although the fodder trees referred to above, are the most 

 widely and favourably known to stockowners, there are several 

 others that provide feed for stock when ordinary pasture 

 herbage fails. Amongst them may be mentioned Apple Tree 

 (Angophora intermedia), Beef Wood (Grevillea siriata), Belar 

 (Casuarina glauca), Motherhumba (Acacia glaucescens), Sandal 

 Wood (Myoporum platycarpum), She-Oak (Casuarina stricta), 

 Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus corynocalyx), and Supple Jack 

 (Ventilago viminalis). 



