TREE CULTURE IN SOUTH AUSTRAIIA. 87 



ETJCALTPTTTS GLOBULUS.— ia Billardiere. 



(Tasmanian Sluegum.) 



Tasmania and Victoria. A very valuable tree indeed. Said to reach 

 heights of from 250ft. to 400ft., and from 30ft. to 100ft. in circumference. 

 Its principal habitat in Tasmania is on the south-eastern side of the 

 island ; and in Victoria, chiefly ia the southern and eastern portions of 

 the colony. — (^Mueller.) 



The timber is rather pale, hard, strong, and durable ; its transverse 

 strength is about equal to English oak. In durability, it occupies a 

 medium position among that of its congeners, being more lasting than 

 striagybark, but less durable than redgum, ironbark, and box, especially 

 when in contact with soil or water. — (Mueller's " Eucalyptographia." j 



The timber is used for joists, beams, rafters, studs, scantliiigs, ship- 

 building, railways, carriages, agricultural implements, telegraph-poles, 

 and for all general outdoor works. It is the most valuable tree in 

 Tasmania. 



The extraordinary properties possessed by this tree ia drying up 

 swamps and counteracting miasmatic influences are well-known all the 

 world over. It is now being largely cultivated in different portions of 

 the globe for these particular purposes. 



It is a rapid grower, attaining heights of from 20ft. to 40ft. in a few 

 years. Will attain to fine dimensions of timber even in poor soil, and it 

 seems to grow in any kind of sod. It, however, delights in deep, loamy 

 soils in somewhat sheltered situations. 



This and all the eucalypti to foUow are propagated from seeds, which 

 can be got at any respectable seedsman's. 



EUCALYPTUS COBYNOCALTX.— .VweZfej-. 

 (Sugar Gum.) 



South Australia. A large tree, reaching heights of from 80ft. to 130ft., 

 and 3ft. to 6ft. in diameter. 



The timber is hard, heavy, and durable ; it is used for railway sleepers, 

 pUes, bridge-beams, scantlmg, &c. 



A very beautiful tree. Foliage dark green and dense. Highly recom- 

 mended for ornamental plantations. 



This is one of the best of the eucalypti for planting on the plains. It 

 will do weU. in very dry sites and on tiie tops of hills. Prefers our red, 

 chocolate, irony soils. A rapid grower. 



Does not transplant open-root well. Grow in pots or bamboos. Seed- 

 sowing in the plantation will also be successful. 



EUCALYPTUS ROSTRATA.— -ScAfecAi!. 



(Red Gum.) 



Indigenous to South Australia and Victoria. Grows to large dimensions 

 of timber, and is found chiefly in low-lying districts where the soil 



