Naturalisation in Extra-Tropical Countries. 11 



South-England, although unlike A. dealbata it hardly extends to 

 sub-alpine elevations. Pasture-animals browse on the foliage. 



Tasmania exports about 40,000 worth of wattle-bark annually. 

 In 1880, the United Kingdom paid, according to Mr. P. L. Sim- 

 monds, three million pounds for tan-barks, and one and a quarter 

 million for other tan-substances. The wood of this Acacia, particu- 

 larly when the trees are in an unhealthy state, is sometimes bored by 

 the large larva of a moth, namely that of Eudoxyla Eucalypti, also 

 by beetles of the genus Phoracantha [C. French]. 



For fuller information the " Report on Wattle-bark," presented in 

 1878 to the Parliament of Victoria by a special commission, may be 

 referred to. 



Acacia moniliformis, Grisebach. 



Argentina. The " Tusca." The young pods are used for feeding 

 horses and cattle [Dr. Lorentz], like those of Acacia Cavenia in 

 South- Western America. 



Acacia Nilotica, Delile. 



Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia. Closely allied to A. Arabica. Wood 

 very hard. The growth of the tree is comparatively quick ; it 

 succeeds also on sandy and brackish ground [Dr. Schweinfurth]. 



Acacia Osswaldi, F. v. Mueller. 



Widely distributed through the desert-country of Australia. 

 Pasture-animals browse on the foliage [Rev. J. M. Curran], 



Acacia pendula, Cunningham. 



New South Wales and Queensland, generally in marshy tracts of 

 the interior. The " Boree " or "Weeping Myall." Reaching $ 

 feet in height. Wood violet-scented, hard, close-grained, beautifully 

 marked; used by cabinet-makers and turners, in high repute for 

 tobacco-pipes [W. Hill]. The tree is desirable for cemeteries, 

 leaves are eaten greedily by stock. It exudes large quantities 

 superior transparent gum. 



Acacia penninervis, Sieber. 



Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. A small tree, s 

 hardy as to occupy sub-alpine localities. The bark contains about 

 18 per cent, of tannin. Mr. A. R. Crawford found the bark of 

 singular tanning strength, and producing a soft and pale leather. 



Acacia Pence, F. v. Mueller. 



Central Australia. Wood one of the 

 existence; dark-coloured. Specific gravity 1-369- 



