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 E. maculata, Hook. Spotted gum. 



A tree sometimes reaching a height of 150 feet. It can grow 

 on poor soil. 



Wood very strong, tough, elastic and durable ; light in weight. 

 Lumber liable to warp and twist in drying. Easily split. Wood 

 used for ship building, wheelwright work, tool handles and rail- 

 road car construction. 



E. marginata, Smith. Jarrah. 



A tree 100 feet high and 10 to 15 feet in diameter. It grows 

 rapidly and does well in the mountains. Wood brittle, very dur- 

 able under ground, and resists the attacks of teredo and the 

 white ants. Lumber takes a good polish and is useful for fur- 

 niture. Used for piles and for wharf construction. This is one 

 of the best railroad tie timbers. One of the best ship building tim 

 bers. Good for flooring, rafters and general construction. 



E. melliodora, A. Cunn. Yellow box. 



A tree 60 to 80 feet, rarely 100 to 120 feet high, and 1 to 2 

 feet in diameter. It is easily propagated and makes fairly rapid 

 growth. The trees can stand drought but prefer good soil. 



Wood quite strong, but not very durable. "Makes excellent 

 firewood. 



E. obliqua, L'Her. Stringybark. 



Tall, straight tree, of rapid growth, sometimes 300 feet high 

 and 10 feet in diameter. It will not endure drought but will grow 

 on poor soil. 



A general all around wood in Tasmania, but is inferior to blue 

 gum. Wood not very durable, easily split and liable to shrink 

 and warp in drying. It takes a good polish and resembles oak. 

 It is used for ship timber and makes an indifferent firewood. 



E. obtusiftora, D. C. 



An erect shrub or small tree, yielding an inferior timber. 

 E. occidentalis, Endl. Flat-topped yate. 



A tree sometimes 100 feet high but usually a mere shrub. 

 Timber hard, strong and durable. 



