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palings, &c., and when nicely planed has an ornamental appearance. 



(6.) E. rolusta, or the " Swamp Mahogany," is a very large 

 tree, sometimes more than 100 feet in height and five feet in 

 diameter, growing generally in low and marshy places. It is 

 common in the neighbourhood of Sydney, but in the process of 

 cultivation, the larger trees have nearly disappeared, excepting 

 from such places as the Manly Swamps, &c. The same species, 

 however, occurs in other parts of the colony. The flowers of 

 this tree are large, and the seed-vessel sometimes more than half 

 an inch in length, with the capsule deeply sunk. In the young 

 trees, the leaves are large and glossy. The wood is*uot so much 

 valued as that of many Eucalypti, as it is not considered durable, 

 but, nevertheless, it may be used for rough furniture, and inside 

 works. Opinions respecting its durability when placed in the 

 ground, are rather conflicting. 



(7.) E. lotryoides is the "Bastard Mahogany," or "Bang- 

 alay" of workmen, and as far as I have observed, grows only in 

 sandy places near the sea. It has a gnarled appearance, being 

 usually of crooked growth, and never attaining any great height. 

 The flowers are nearly as large as those of the preceding species, 

 and are sessile on the branchlets. This tree is plentiful at Manly 

 Beach, and the wood is not only used for firing, but also for the 

 knees and crooked timbers of vessels. 



(8.) E. resinifera is sometimes called " Bed," and sometimes 

 " Forest Mahogany," the first name being taken from the colour 

 of the wood, and the second from the fact of its being found as 

 a forest tree some distance from the coast. I believe that the 

 specific name was originally applied to that species of Iron Bark 

 which produces " Botany Bay Kino," but from circumstances of 

 a technical nature, Mr. Bentham has now limited it to the Eed 

 Mahogany. The fact is, that the flowers of the " Eed Mahogany," 

 " Eed Iron Bark," and " Leather Jacket," are so much alike, 

 that it is exceedingly difficult to distinguish them, although the 

 three species are quite distinct and must stand in different sections. 

 In the Parramatta District, the flowers and seed-vessels of the 

 " Eed Mahogany" are small, but in the Swamps at Manly, I have 

 noticed a variety with large flowers, and a seed-vessel half an 

 inch in diameter. The wood of this species is very strong and 

 durable, and is extensively used for fencing, beams, rafters, and 



