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Timber valuable for spokes, tool handles, and is taking the place 

 of hickory. 



E. capitellata, Smith. Brown stringybark. 



Tree occasionally 200 feet but usually not more than 50 feet 

 "high and 2 to 2% feet in diameter. Prefers moist soils. 



Wood tough, strong and durable ; splits very readily. Used 

 for shingles, fuel and rough construction. 



E. citriodora, Hook. Lemon-scented gum. 



A rapid growing tree sometimes 125 fe.et high and 4 feet in 

 -diameter. Rapid growing. 



Wood flexible, strong and durable. Used instead of hickory 

 :in coach factories. 



E. cordata, Labill. 



A tree rarely more than 50 feet high. Uses of wood none. 

 E. coriacea, A. Cunn. White gum. 



A medium sized tree, rarely 75 to 100 feet high and 3 to 5 

 feet in diameter. Tree can not stand drought. Very hardy to 

 climate and probably suitable to high elevations. 



Wood soft, fairly durable in the ground, splits well but is 

 "brittle and warps easily. Good fuel; occasionally used for fence 

 -posts. 



E. cornuta, Labill. Yate. 



A large tree in its native home but is apt to be spreading and 

 "branchy. Endures much rain. Prefers rich moist soil, but will 

 grow in poor soil. 



Wood heavy, hard, tough and elastic. Used for shafts and 

 wagon work. 



E. corymbosa, Smith. Bloodwood. 



A tree occasionally 100 to 150 feet high, but usually much 

 smaller and sometimes stunted and shrubby. 



Tree unsuited for lumber on account of kino or gum which it 

 contains. Wood lasts well under ground and is valuable for 

 fence posts even when the tree is young. Not very good for fuel 

 -except in furnaces. 



