EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS. 



Eesults of Experiments on the transverse strength of the Wood of various Eucalypts, by Baron von Mueller 

 and J. G-. Luehmann. Specimens 2 feet long, 2 inches square. 



Results of Experiments on the transverse strength of Timber other than Eucalyptus, by Baron von Mueller 

 and J. G. Luehmann. Specimens 2 feet long, 2 inches square. 



Mr. Laslett obtained for English Oak S = 2,117. 



In Chambers Mathematics the following quotations are given for S : — Ash 2,030 ; Beech 1,560 ; 

 Birch 1,900 ; Elm 1,030 ; Fir 1,100 to 1,140 ; Larch 1,120 ; English Oak 1,200 to 2,260 ; Canadian 

 Oak 1,760 ; Red Pine 1,340 ; Poon 2,200 ; Teak 2,460. 



