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AFFINITIES.- 



1. With E. goniocalyx (F.v.M.). 



Its closest affinity is .undoubtedly with this species, of which it has long 

 since been looked upon as a variety. The differences which separate the two 

 species appear to be as follows : — 



(11 B. nilens attains a magnitude apparently never attained by E. (joidocalyx. 



(2) The timber of the two species appears to be different, but an adequate 

 technical investigation of the timber of E. nitens has not yet been made. It would 

 appear to be freer in the grain, less interlocked, and less durable than that of 

 E. goniocalyx. 



(3) The young branchlets of E. goniocalyx do not appear to be winged 

 at any time. 



(4^' The peculiar margins of the leaves, owing to insect action, appear to 

 be peculiar to E. nitens. 



(5) The fruits of E. nitens are much smaller and shinier than those of 

 E. goniocalyx. 



2. With E. quadrangulata, Deane and Maiden. 



The affinities of these two species will be indicated when I reach 

 E. quadrangulata. 



