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If we turn to Plate 97, Part XXIII (E. robusta), the resemblance to E. Eirtoniana 

 is so close that it cannot be ignored by the most casual observer. Compare the juvenile 

 and mature leaves, the buds (strikingly similar). The fruits are less similar, but 

 compare figs. 4c and 9 of Plate 123, and fig. 5 of Plate 98. 



The similarity in the two barks has already been touched upon, and there is a 

 good deal of similarity in the two timbers. The resemblance of E. Eirtoniana is 

 apparently closer to E. robusta than to E. resinifera. 



3. With E. pellita F.v.M. 



" Differs in the shape and size of the calyx-tube and also in the fruits." (R. T. 

 Baker.) 



Plates 126 and 127 (Part XXX) should be compared. There is some affinity 

 between the two species, but the affinity with E. resinifera would appear to be greater. 

 At the same time we must bear in mind that our knowledge of E. pellita in the field is 

 very much less than that of E. resinifera, and therefore in making comparisons between 

 E. pellita and other species, we must be correspondingly cautious. 



4. With E. tereticornis 8m. 



" In botanical sequence it is placed between E. tereticornis Sm. and E. rudis 

 Endb" (R- T. Baker). See also Mr. Petrie's remarks under E. robusta. 



Consideration of the affinity with E. tereticornis may be deferred until that 

 species is dealt with. E. tereticornis is, in the minds of some, a congeries of trees which 

 may be distributed into several species. I will content myself with an expression of 

 opinion that the resemblance is not close. 



5. With E. rudis Endl. 



This is only brought into review because of Mr. Baker's observation just quoted. 

 E. rudis is the Swamp Gum of Western Australia. I think that the two species do not 

 closely resemble each other, but perhaps we may defer further remarks until E. rudis is 

 figured. 



6. With E. corymbosa Sm. 



Mr. Petrie has already drawn attention to some similarity between E. Eirtoniana 

 and the Bloodwoods. This will be better understood when E. corymbosa is reached. 



