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readers who deBire further information are invited to peruse the article above 

 referred to. Closely resembling the blactwood in appearance and properties 

 is the mountain hickory {Acacia penninervis, Sieb.), which is abundant in 

 many parts of the southern districts. I draw attention to it because it is a 

 valuable timber, but it has a formidable and perhaps irresistible competitor 

 in Tasmanian blackwood. 



8. MISCELLANEOUS BRUSH TIMBERS. 



(a) Tulipwood {Harpullia pendula, Planch.) 



This is one of the handsomest of Australian woods. It is tough, close- 

 grained, and beautifully marked with different shades from black to yellow, 

 and, therefore, much esteemed for cabinet-work. Billiard-tables have been 

 made of it, while it has been used as panels in doors and dadoes, and with 

 selected pieces the effect may be described as gorgeous. It resembles olive- 

 wood somewhat in general appearance. It is a very durable timber. It is 

 found in the northern brush forests, and is moderately plentiful. 



(b) Muskwood {Olearia argopTiylla, P. v. M.) 



The root-stock of this tree, found in the southern mountain districts, is 

 very gnarled, and, when cut into, the timber is seen to be full of birds' eyes 

 and crinkly folds, reminding one somewhat of bird's eye maple. It re- 

 quires the most careful seasoning, otherwise it warps and twists badly. 

 The wood should be cut into veneers, which are so beautiful that they are 

 worthy of some effort being taken in regard to them. 



(c) Flindosa, or Cudgerie {FUndersia australis, R. Br.) 



A large tree, found in the northern districts and extending as far south 

 as Wyong. It is a pale-coloured, generally useful wood, which shrinks but 

 little in drying. It is hard, and hence sometimes objected to on that score. 

 A recent special use is for railway keys. It is fairly plentiful. It is often 

 used as a substitute for colonial beech, which it resembles a good deal in 

 outward appearance. 



(d) Native Teak {FUndersia Bennettiana, E. v. M.) 



A large tree, chiefly to be found in the brush forests of the Richmond and 

 Tweed. It is heavy, hard, and dif&cult to work. Durable in and out of the 

 ground. Does not discolour water, hence used for well-slabbing. Highly 

 inflammable when green, but far less so when dry. Recommended for 

 gearing wheels, which do not splinter with the pressure of one tooth against 

 another. Pairly plentiful. 



(e) Blue-berry Ash {Elwocarpus). 



Species of Elmocarpus, which variously go under the names of " blue-berry 

 ash," " pigeon-berry ash," and sometimes " mountain ash" and " whitewood," 

 are found in the coast districts, and produce a nice looking, white, tough 

 timber. On the Richmond River the trees, both in bark and timber, resemble 

 the cudgerie somewhat. " Blue- berry ash" is very good for bed-room furni- 

 ture, staves, oars. It is not a particularly abundant timber, but it is so 

 bright-looking and easily worked as to be always in demand. I prefer it to 

 all other colonial timbers for large picture frames, but the supply in the 

 Sydney market is so fitful that I frequently have to be content with beech, 

 which is a duller-looking timber. 



