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Nageia (Podocarpus) cupressina, R. Brown. 



Java and Philippine Islands. Height of tree 180 feet; fur- 

 nishing a highly valuable timber* 



Nageia (Podocarpus) dacrydioides, A. Richard. 



In swampy ground of New Zealand ; the " Kahikatea " of the 

 Maories, called White Pine by the colonists. Height of tree 

 150 feet; diameter of stem 4 feet. The white sweet fruit is 

 eaten by the natives ; the wood is pale, close-grained, heavy. 

 It will not stand exposure to wet, but is one of the best for 

 flooring-boards. The strength is equal to that of Rimu, accord- 

 ing to Kirk ; but it is more readily attacked by boring insects. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) elata, R. Brown. 



East Australia. A fine timber tree attaining a height of 80 

 feet with a stem feet in diameter. The timber is soft, close- 

 grained, free from knots, much used for joiners' work, also for 

 spars. Market price in Brisbane 3-5 to 3-10 per 1,000 

 superficial feet (Queensland Exhibition, 1877). 



Nageia (Podocarpus) elongata, I/Heritier. 



South Africa. With N. Thunbergi and with Erythrina Caffra 

 and Oreodaphne bullata, this is the tallest tree of Capeland and 

 Caffraria, although it does not advance beyond 70 feet. 

 The yellowish wood is highly valuable, deal-like, not resinous. 

 The stems can be used for top-masts and yards of ships. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) ferruginea, Don. 



Northern parts of New Zealand. The Black Pine of the 

 colonists ; native name ' ' Miro." Height of tree 80 feet ; it 

 produces a dark red resin of a bitter taste. The wood is of a 

 reddish colour, very hard ; will stand exposure to sea- water. 

 Fruit solitary. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) Lamberti, Klotzsch. 



Brazil. A stately tree, yielding valuable timber. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) Purdieana, Hooker. 



Jamaica, at 2,5 00 to 3,500 feet. This quick-growiag tree attains 

 a height of 100 feet. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) rubigena, Lindley. 



Southern Chili, generally a companion of N. Chilina, with 

 which it agrees in its dimensions and the utility of its timber. 



