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AFFINITIES. 



1. With E. Luehmanniana, F.v.M. 



This will be brought out in the present Part. 



2. With E. apiculata, E. T. Baker and H. G. Smith. 



The relations between these two species are of the closest character. E. apiculata 

 may be br'efly described as a narrow-leaved form of E. virgata, var. stricta. 



3. With E. Sieberiana, F.v.M. 



The confusion which has existed between these two species (typical virgata and 

 Sieberiana) has already been referred to under page 275. There is no doubt that herbarium 

 specimens of the two species may sometimes be confused. As a rule, however, if fruits 

 be available, the smaller and narrower fruits of E. Sieberiana are a ready guide. The 

 affinity will be dealt with more fully when E. Sieberiana is reached. 



4. With E. hcemastoma, Sm. 



Where E. virgata (typical form) is intermixed, as in the Port Jackson district, 

 with E. hcemastoma of about the same height (dwarf scrubby trees or saplings), the 

 resemblance between them is not inconsiderable, and should be kept in view. 



