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 E. haemastoma, Smith. Scribbly gum. 



A slender tree, 50 to 100 feet high, erect and symetrical. This 

 is one of the few eucalypts that can grow on sandy soils. The 

 wood is not very durable, and it not of much use. It makes fairly 

 good posts and is sometimes used for fuel. 



E. hemiphloia, F. v M. Gray box. 



A tree 75 to 100 feet high, and 1 to 4 feet in diameter. Not 

 fastidious to soil or climate and is a rapid grower. 



Timber very heavy, strong, hard, not easily split; durable un- 

 der ground, but liable to dry rot. Used for wheelwright work, 

 posts, piles, ties and mauls. Makes excellent fuel. 



E. leucoxylon, F. v M. Victoria gum. 



A tree occasionally reaching a height of 100 feet, but is usually 

 crooked and reclining. A rapid growing tree ^having a wide 

 range of climate. Will grow well even on poor soil. 



Wood heavy, hard, strong and durable. Lasts well under 

 ground and in water. Good for timber, fuel, wheelwright work, 

 ties and tool handles. This is one of the strongest and most use- 

 ful of eucalypts, and the wood is said to be stronger than hickory. 



E. longifolia, Link and Otto. Woolybutt. 



A tree 150 to 200 feet high, and 2 to 9 feet in diameter; usually 

 much smaller. Straight and of good form. 



Timber fairly good, not very strong but very durable. Used 

 for posts, ties and paving blocks. Makes a good firewood. 



E. macarthuri, H. D. & J. H. M. River box. 

 A medium sized tree preferring low, swampy situations. 

 E. macrorrhyncha, F. v M. Red stringybark. 



A tree sometimes 120 feet high but more often smaller. Can 

 grow on poor soil, but will probably not stand high elevations. 



Wood hard, durable and easily split ; not as strong as blue gum. 

 Lumber used for fencing, cheap construction, and shingles. It 

 makes a fairly good firewood. 



