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seems to be the hardiest of the superior Gamboge trees ; hence 

 there is some prospect of its prospering in forests of the 

 warmer temperate zone. 



Garuleum bipinnatum, Lessing. 



South Africa. A perennial herb of medicinal properties, and, 

 like numerous other plants there and elsewhere, praised as 

 an alexipharmic, but all requiring close re-investigation in this 

 respect. 



Gaultiera Myrsinites, Hooker. 



North California, Oregon, British Columbia. The fruit of 

 this procumbent shrub is said to be delicious. It would prove 

 adapted for our Alps. 



Gaultieria Shallon, Pursh. 



North-Western America. This handsome spreading bush 

 would yield its pleasant edible berries in abundance if planted 

 on our snowy mountains, where it would likely become natur- 

 alised. 



Gaylussacia frondosa, Torrey and Gray. 



The Blue Tangleberry of North America. A bush with deci- 

 duous foliage. Berry sweet. 



Gaylussacia resinosa, Torrey and Gray. 



The Black Huckleberry of North America. A dwarf shrub 

 with deciduous leaves. It likes swampy woodlands, and thus 

 would find ample space in our forest ranges. Berry of 

 pleasant taste. Perhaps some of the South American species 

 produce also edible fruits. 



Geitonoplesium cymosum, Allan Cunningham. 



Through the whole East Australian forests. It is mentioned 

 here to draw attention to the fact that special culture may 

 convert this into an Aspara'gus plant, as Mr. P. O'Shanesy 

 has found that the young shoots offer a fair substitute for 

 Asparagus. 



Gelsemium nitidum, Michaux. 



Southern States of North America and Mexico. A twining 

 shrubby plant of medicinal value, long since introduced into 

 Australia by the writer, like numerous other plants of indus- 

 trial or therapeutical importance. Active principle : gelsemin. 

 The scent of the flowers has also come into use as a cosmetic. 



