■80 TREE CULTURE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 



rapid grower, and is indigenous to the coast country extending from 

 •our south-east through Victoria, New South Wales, to Queensland; 

 30ft. to 50ft. in height ; timber soft, and not durable. 



When young this is a very ornamental tree, afterwards it gets very 

 ^straggling and rugged-looking. 



Should be cultivated for its bark. Luxuriates in sandy soils ; will grow 

 well in limestone country, and in fact there are few sites upon which it 

 will not grow. 



Sow the seed in the ground where the tree is to stand. 



ACACIA DEA.LBATA.-iw;.-. 



The silver wattle, common to the plain and hills about Adelaide. It 

 is simply a variety of the former. The bark is less valuable than that of 

 the other. Makes a good ornamental tree for a few years. 



The remarks as to soil and culture given under A. decurrens are appH- 

 cable to this tree as well. 



ACACIA MELANOXTLON.— i2. Brown. 

 (Blackwood.) 



Indigenous to the cooler parts of our colony, and therefore well-known 

 in the country. In the south-east attain heights of 50 to 60ft., and 3ft. 

 in diameter. The timber is of excellent quality, being light, durable, 

 and of good lateral strength, and is available for furnitui-e-making. 



The tree must have a cool moist bottom, with a loamy soil, to do 

 well in. 



Soak the seed in hot water, and sow in the plantation broadcast or 

 in rows. 



ACACIA PYCNANTHA.— ^OTilAam. 

 (Broad-leaved "Wattle.) 



The great "mimosa" tree of commerce, and common to this colony 

 and Victoria. The bark yields from 30 to 35 per cent, of the best tannic 

 acid. Seldom attains a greater height than 20 to 24ft., grows rapidly, 

 and may be cut for stripping purposes when five or sis years of age. It 

 springs up spontaneously in nearly all parts of the country, even after the 

 land has been cropped for many years in succession. 



I recommend its extensive culture on the poorer parts of our farms as 

 a very remunerative crop. Seed can be collected almost anywhere. 

 These should be well soaked in hot water (almost boiling) and sweated 

 until quite soft, then sow at once. It is a good tree to rear as a "nurse" 

 amongst more valuable kinds, or as break-\vinds and binders in drifting 

 sands. 



ACEE PSETJDO-PLATANUS.— ZiHne. 



(Sycamore, or False Maple.) 



A well-known, deciduous tree, indigenous to Em-ope. The timber is 



of good quality and suitable for implements, furniture, and turners' 



work. Grows to over 100ft. in height, and is recommended as an 



ornamental tree. 



