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The tree does not stand tte hot winds well in the colony, but in 

 sheltered spots, with a fair amount of moisture, it may be planted with 

 a fair chance of success. 



Will grow on different kinds of soils — sandy, clayey, or loamy. Pro- 

 pa^te from seeds ; sow in rows, and transplant out into the nursery 

 lines one year before putting out in the plantation. 



AILAKTHTTS GLASDVLOSA.—Desf. 

 (The Tree of Heaven.) 



A broad-topped deciduous tree suitable for ornamental plantations 

 and avenues. Indigenous to China, grows 20ft. to 30ft. in height and 

 12in. to 24in. in diameter. Very large' leaves, unequally pinnate, with 

 long footstalks, and numerous flowers in a terminating pedicle. Wood 

 hard, heavy, glossy like satin, and susceptible of a fine polish. (Loudon.) 



A rapid grower. Does well on any soil, and wUl grow on very poor 

 ones. Suitable for planting on limestone or other calcareous soils. 



Propagate from cuttings of the roots, or by seeds sown in rows in the 

 open nursery groimds. 



AEAXJCAEIA EXCELSA.— iJ. Sroicn. 

 (Norfolk Island Pine.) 



As the nBme indicates, we have here a tree native of Norfolk Island, 

 and popularly knovra as the piue of that island. We read of its attaining 

 a height of over 220ft., and 8-1 Oft. in diameter in that portion of the 

 globe. For masts of ships and other piu^oses in connection with ship 

 building, the timber is invaluable. (Mueller.) 



The straight, well-proportioned appearance of this tree, with its 

 radiating branches are now well kno'\\Ti in this country, to the soil and 

 climate of which it appears to adapt itself readily. In the many gardens- 

 in the neighborhood of Adelaide, some very fine specimens are now 

 attaining good heights and diameters of stem. 



The tree is very accommodating in regard to soil and situation. It 

 will grow in soil having a limestone subsoil, but it will become pre- 

 maturely aged if this is not broken through, so as to make passage for 

 the roots. It, of course, thrives best in warm, sheltered situations, with 

 good sou and plenty of percolating moisture ; but in almost any situation 

 the tree will make a strong effort to grow. 



Propagate fi-om seeds, which should be sovra as soon as possible after 

 they are collected. 



AEAXJCAEIA CVKSmGUAUlL—Aiton. 



(Moreton Bay Pine.) 



From Moreton Bay, in Queensland. A peculiar tree with tufty- 

 branches, but withal a veiy ornamental species. According to Baron 

 Mueller it attains a height of 130ft. The timber is of fair quality, and 

 is used by cabinetmakers chiefly. 



