100 TREE CUITUEE IN SOUTH AUSTEAIIA. 



EOBINIA PSEUDO-ACACIA.— ii«». 

 (Common or False Acacia.) 



Deciduous, 40ft. to 50ft. in height: indigenous to North America!, 

 where it is known as the " Locust tree," A rapid grower with very 

 ornamental foliage. The timber is valuable, being close-grained, hard, 

 and beautifully veined. It is useful for the purposes of the wheelwright, 

 shipwright, and cabinetmaker; very durable — instances being known 

 where it has remained good in the ground for over 80 years. When dry 

 the timber weighs over SOlbs. per cubic foot. Its tensile strength is also- 

 of a very high standard. 



As an ornamental tree it is also to be recommended. The flowers are 

 white and possess a sweet odour. 



The tree is now well-known in the colony, where it is called the 

 White Acacia. 



It luxuriates in light deep sandy soUs, but will grow in this country in 

 almost any situation. The tree throws off numerous suckers which make- 

 excellent plants for transplanting. 



Easily propagated from the seed; which can now be readily obtained 

 from trees grown in the colony. 



SALIX BABTLONICA— ro«r««/o»-i. 

 (The Weeping Willow.) 



Asia, on the banks of the Euphrates, near Babylon, whence its name ; 

 and also of China and other parts of Asia ; and of Egypt and other parts 

 of the n6rth of Africa. Height 39ft. to 50ft.— (Loudon.) 



A weH-known tree, highly ornamental (see sketch opposite), affording 

 excellent shade, and a rapid grower in our climate. 



The tree prefers moist situations, with deep loamy soUs. It will, 

 however, also grow exceedingly well in most situations which are not 

 absolutely dry. 



Easily propagated from cuttings. 



SCHINUS MOLLE.— imn. 

 (The Pepper Tree.) 



Evergreen. A native of Peru, where it grows 15ft. to 20ft. in height. 

 It is well-known in the colony, and is largely planted about Adelaide as 

 an ornamental tree-shrub. 



For intermixing with other trees in ornamental grounds, it is higMy 

 serviceable. The foliage is graceful and airy looking, especially in its 

 young stage. It is of rapid growth, and will grow well upon most kinds 

 of soil, including those of a calcareous nature. 



Propagate from the seed, which can be procured at the seedsmen. 

 Sow in boxes, and transplant into pots. 



STEECULIA ACEEIFOLIA.— ^. Cunn. 

 (The Flame Tree.) 

 An evergreen tree, indigenous to Queensland. Its bright-red flowers- 

 have a grand appearance. Propagate from the seed. Sow in boxes and 

 put out in pots afterwards. 



