no EUCALYPTUS. 



capacity for growing on very sandy places might be used 

 to aid in bringing such situations into subjection. 



Mr. Scharff has a large seedling growing at his place 

 under the name of Eucalyptus macrocarpa. This is surely 

 a mistake. It may be Eucalyptus Foelsheana which is 

 worthy of trial on account of its large leaves, but Scharff 's 

 tree cannot be macrocarpa. This is to be regretted for 

 the macrocarpa must be a plant of power in producing 

 striking effects. Its leaves are large, sessile and opposite, 

 and the whole bush is covered with a silvery white pow- 

 der. The flowers vary in color from bright orange to 

 crimson. Such colors against such foliage surely produce 

 wonderful effects. I have several times ordered seeds of 

 this tree without ever succeeding in obtaining them. 



EUCALYPTU5 MEGACARPA, 



This somewhat similarly named tree has a large fruit, 

 but nothing else to suggest the macrocarpa. I know of 

 but one specimen in California. This is a vigorous grow- 

 ing and symmetrical tree that is well worthy of more 

 attention. It blooms and seeds freely at the Santa Monica 

 Forestry Station. 



The foliage has a pleasant odor, similar to that of Eu- 

 calyptus Stuartiana, and is rather a dark green. It is not 

 reported to be very tall. The tree is frequently found on 

 mountains and seems particularly adapted to granite soil. 

 In Southwestern Australia it is called the blue gum. 



