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of casualties ai-e enumerated, the occurrence of wLicli miglit be fairly attributed 

 to drying off. 



Dammara aicstralis, Lambert. This noble tree is, j9ar excellefice, the Queen 

 of the 'New Zealand forests, as it has been aptly termed. In this southern 

 latitude, as yet, we have been unable to acclimatize it successfully ; it is of 

 slow growth even at the Hutt ; we imagine that j udging from the extreme 

 localization of this magnihcent Conifer, its cultivation is attended with diffi- 

 culty ; probably certain incidents of soil, shelter, and aspect, are indispensable 

 to success. According to Paxton, the Kauri reaches the height of 400 feet. 



Lihocedrus Doniana, Endl. This beautiful Conifer may still be found in 

 Banks' Peninsula, though rare ; in the Otira Gorge it may be found in great 

 numbers ; young plants can be removed safely, but reqiiire shade and shelter ; 

 some are growing here in quite exposed situations, but it should be noted that 

 numbers have died from want of shelter ; the handsome foliage of this Conifer 

 (not very unlike that of Arbor vitce) will repay the grower for extra care and 

 attention ; rich soil, not too wet, appears most suitable. 



Lihocedrus Bidwillii, Hook. We have observed some fine specimens 

 growing on Mounts Sinclair and Fitzgerald ; in its habit of growth it preserves 

 a rounder form than that of the preceding species. 



Podocarpus ferruginea, Don. This excellent timber tree, called the Miro, 

 seems to flourish both in valleys and on hill-sides ; shade and shelter is 

 requisite for young plants ; soil, if moist, must not be absolutely wet. 



Podocarpus nivalis, Hook. f. One of the hardy inhabitants of the Southern 

 Alps, where it may be observed battling successfully with a i-igorous climate ; 

 we have rarely noticed it with a straight stem ; plants of this slow-growing 

 species are greener in foliage than specimens of P. Totara^ the leaf also is much 

 shorter ; however hardy its constitution may be, young plants require shelter ; 

 they may be transplanted safely without much trouble. 



Podocarpus Totara, A. Cunn. Well known as one of the most valuable of 

 the forest trees of the country. This species does well, and makes rapid 

 growth under cultivation ; it may be transplanted without difficulty, can be 

 propagated by cuttings, for which purpose care shoiild be taken to select slips 

 from leading shoots. A variety of Totara has broader leaves, thinner bark, 

 and wood which is said by bushmen to be of tougher quality. 



Podocarpus spicata, Br. Mai or Mataii, the well known Black Pine, 

 which settlers find useful for so many purposes. Robust as the tree becomes 

 in its adult state, we have experienced great difficulty in cultivating young 

 plants ; without shade or shelter it seems an almost hopeless undertaking. 



Podocarpus dacrydioides, Rich. Kahikatea, or White Pine, luxuriates in 

 deep alluvial soil in shady situations ; if exposed, the foliage exchanges its 

 green hue for dull brown tints ; in a. dry position its growth is exceedingly 

 slow J can be removed with safety ; grows well from seed. 



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