with spreading top. Produces a timber for both civil and naval 
constructions. Carts, first-class carriages, etc. Has a very rapid 
growth and needs a temperate climate and humid soil, suffering 
in frost. Is very suitable for planting in forest for production of 
wood for fuel. The wood does not lend itself well to exterior 
work in situations exposed to rough and changeable weather. 
Eucalyptus _fissilis: Recommended by Sr. Pereira Fonseca. 
Eucalyptus globulus: This is one of the most useful trees 
in the world. It attains a height of 35 to 40 metres and 1 to 
1.2 metre in diameter. Needs temperate and damp soil with little 
exposure to frost. Has rapid growth and sends out shoots when 
felled. The bark and leaves are very rich in tannin. Yields cincol. 
Gives a wood suitable for all kinds of naval and civil construction 
and produces very good wood for fuel. It has an average 
specific gravity of 1,058 kgs. 
Eucalyptus leucoxylum: Has the same uses as the Eu- 
calyptus globulus and is not subject to injury from frost. Not 
so large a growth as E. globulus. 
Eucalyptus marginata: A tree of regular growth, but very 
exacting as regards the soil, it will only grow well in hot and 
damp climates. .The wood is suitable for exterior work and damp 
situations. Contains an acid principle and yields much resin. 
Eucalyptus microtheca: This tree has not a fine appearance, 
it is small, only attaining} a height of 15 metres at most, with a 
diameter of 60 cms. Hot and dry situations but suffers little from 
frost although it may be severe. Produces a dark-brown or red 
wood, good for bridges, posts and damp situations. 
The roots of this Eucalyptus always contain a large quan- 
tity of water which may be used for drinking. 
Eucalyptus robusta: A tree of regular growth and of fine 
aspect. Needs temperate and damp situations which are little 
subject to frost. The wood is not suitable for important work, 
but it is of first-rate quality for damp situations. Yields kino and 
other resins. Is absolutely exempt from insects. 
Eucalyptus rostrata: Is of very rapid growth. Varies much 
in height and appearance. It is considered by Baron von Miiller 
as the most valuable variety and is highly commended by Pereira 
da Fonseca. Needs a temperate, humid climate little subject to 
frost. It may be cut for firewood at intervals of seven years, 
fully reproducing itself after twice cutting. The wood is red, 
which colour gradually fades. Is extraordinarily resistant against 
damp, and according to von Miiller is one of the most durable 
timbers in the world. Very hard to carve. 
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