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Eucalyptus occidentalis (Flat-topped Yate) is a slow growing va- 

 riety of more spreading habit than most eucalyptus. Does well 

 everywhere if not too frosty. Should make a good street tree; 

 timber is good and durable. 



Eucalyptus ficifolia (The Crimson-flowered Gum) is of slow 

 growth, slender drooping branches, flowers bright crimson if va- 

 riety is not mixed with others ; a very handsome street and orna- 

 mental tree, but as the wood is tender, must be kept cut back to 

 prevent breaking and a misshapen top. It is intolerant of frost. 



Eucalyptus citriodora (Lemon -scented Gum) is a fairly fast 

 growing tree of upright habit and furnishing excellent timber for 

 any purpose, it is similar to hickory, will not stand much frost 

 or drouth. Its leaves smell like the lemon. 



For the data regarding the qualities of the different varieties 

 of the eucalyptus we have drawn largely from the writings of 

 James A. McClatchie. 



