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what subject to blow over in high winds after soaking 

 rains. Trees must be protected from stock. Ground squir- 

 rels and rabbits must ^e cleared from tree plantations. 

 This should be done before trees are set out. 



In setting out streets or roadways where there are 

 many foot passengers. Eucalyptus trees in large cans or 

 boxes, say trees two to three feet high, may suit the con- 

 ditions better than very small trees. Of course the cost is 

 much greater both for trees and for planting, but it prob- 

 ably pays. In setting such large trees great care should be 

 taken to see that the trees are not pot bound. 



Mr. Walter Gill, in his pamphlet on tree planting in 

 South Australia, speaks only of the following trees, all 

 Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus globulus he reports short lived, 

 and not suited to the prolonged dry heat of that colony. 

 It grows there, however, with great rapidity for a few 

 years, and is useful as a temporary windbrake or protec- 

 tion for better trees. 



Eucalyptus corynocalyx sugar gum is a fine timber tree 

 and hardy against everything but frost sensitive to this. 

 Makes good telegraph poles and stands well in the ground. 

 Resists dry heat of interior better than 'other good trees. 



Eucalyptus rostrata, best timber for lasting underground 

 when of good quality that growing on hilly lands more 

 lasting than the bottom land trees, but subject to defects 

 as gum veins and shakes. Not of extra good growth on 

 dry plains in Australia. 



Eucalyptus cornuta succeeds well in South Australia. 

 Timber tough, useful similar to ash. 



Eucalyptus leucoxylon (S. A. blue gum), valuable tree 

 of timber utility, similar to sugar gum. Especially suited 

 to limestone country which other trees do not like. 



