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fore available for the distillation of a superior cosmetic oil, remind- 

 ing in odor of that Lippia; the perfume and flavor are so excellent as 

 to render this oil eligible for table-condiments. 



Eucalyptus Stuartiana, F. v. Mueller. 



South-Eastern Australia. Known to the colonists as Apple-scented 

 Gumtree. A medium-sized tree, with fibrous bark and drooping 

 branches; foliage copious. Occurs on rather dry and sandy as well 

 as on humid soil. The wood is mostly used for fencing and for fuel, 

 but might also be turned to account for furniture, as it is of a hand- 

 some dark color, and takes a good polish (Boyle). According to our 

 own observations here it is of nearly the same strength as that of E. 

 rostrata and E. globulus, and somewhat stronger than that of E. 

 amygdalina and particularly E. obliqua. This is one of the hardiest 

 species, as first ascertained by Mr. T. Waugh. . 



Eucalyptus tereticornis, Smith.* 



From Eastern Queensland, where it is termed Red Gumtree, to 

 Gippsland, attaining a height of 160 feet. Closely allied to E. 

 rostrata. The timber is esteemed for the naves and felloes of wheels. 

 For telegraph-poles and railway-sleepers it is inferior to some of the 

 Ironbark-trees, lasting a shorter time, and then not rarely decaying 

 by dry rot. Quite under ground it remains sound much longer 

 (Thozet), but much depends, as regards its durability, on the locality 

 where it is obtained, and the manner of drying, a remark which applies 

 also to many other Eucalypts. 



Eucalyptus terminalis, F. v. Mueller. 



The Bloodwood-tree of the northern parts of Australia, closely 

 allied to E. corymbosa, attaining a considerable size. The wood is 

 dark-red, hard and extremely tough, particularly fit for boards, as it 

 does not crack. The tree resists the enormous desert-heat of Central 

 Australia, where the shade-temperature ranges from 27 to 122 F., 

 and where the annual rainfall in some years is only 2 inches and 

 seldom more than 10 inches. Particularly adapted for dry tropical 

 climes. 



Eucalyptus tessellaris, F. v. Mueller.* 



Central and Northern Australia and Queensland. The Moreton- 

 bay-Ash. This tree reaches even on dry ridges a height of 150 feet, 

 surpassing any other Central-Australian species in loftiness, and 

 there resists the severest summer-heat (Rev .H. Kempe). Furnishes 

 a brown, rather elastic wood, not very- hard, easily worked, of great 

 strength and durability, available for many kinds of artisans' work, 

 and particularly sought for staves and flooring. The tree exudes 

 much astringent kino (P. O'Shanesy). Several other species might yet 

 be mentioned, particularly from tropical Australia, but we are not yet 

 well enough acquainted with their technical value. All Eucalypts 

 are eligible for the production of tar, pitch, acetic acid, paper-material, 

 potash and various dye-substances. 



