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raors or less known. A large number of species are utilized in roadside v/ork in 

 many places. Some of these species are acceptable but the general consensus of 

 opinion is that for the city all but perhaps one or two species have no place at 

 all upon the parkings and, in many minds, there is no doubt even for these few. 

 The following are descriptions of some of the commonest and are given, not as 

 recommendations, but as data gathered. 



Eucalyptus amy^dalina. Labill. This is a species of medium size attaining, 

 in some cases, a good height with bsrk more or less deciduous, showing whitish 

 in the younger stages. The branchlets are of somewhat drooping habit. The 

 leaves are rather narrow but are narrowest in the variety angustifolia. The 

 flowers are borne crowded in small umbels in the axils of the leaves and are not 

 particularly showy. IS. amygdalina var. an^usti/ojj.a is probably better than 

 the type for general use. It certainly is more delicate and graceful. Unfor- 

 tunately, the tree has a somewhat straggling habit unless cared for with consider- 

 able pains in the youngest stages. This tree has been used successfully in 

 Pasadena. It is recommended for wide streets and of these only for such as 

 have parkings. 



Eucalyptus calophylla R Br. This tree came to notice in a particularly 

 fine specimen at Redlands. It is a tree of fair size with broad leaves and 

 terminal corymbs of showy white flowers which give the tree a striking appearance 

 at time of blossoming. The tree noted w; s in full bloom in the early part of 

 August but this faature cannot be depended upon. This species does well in 

 southern California while all of the specimens noted in the Bay Region were some- 

 what stunted. 



Ji* g.i.trodora^ Hook. This species is commonly known as "Lemon- scented Gum" 

 and botanically is often grouped as a variety of J5. maculata. It is a tree with 

 smooth, grayish-white bark and medium sized leaves which have a strong lemon-like 

 odor. The flowers are white borne in axillary umbels. They are not particu- 

 larly showy but are freely and markedly visited by the bees which obtain consi- 



