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do not wish to imply that the honey tastes like the 

 essential oil of Eucalyptus, because it is unnatural that 

 the essential flavour should get into the nectar. However, 

 it is a confounding term to apply to the flavour and 

 has been the cause of much misunderstanding. Why not 

 have described the flavour as "Myrtle," for all the 

 Eucalypts belong to the Myrtaceml 



[Note . — The Author will be pleased to communicate with any Australian 

 or New Zealand apiarist who desires to include in this list some plant that 

 yields honey or pollen in abundance] . 



