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AFFINITIES. 



I have already discussed, the affinities of E. rariflora and E. populifolia in 

 Part L, p. 304. 



With E. bicolor A. Cunn. 



Under E. populifolia, Part X, p. 339, I stated " There are many gradations of 

 size and width of leaf. The species is usually very easily recognised, but the narrow 

 lanceolate leaves may be a pitfall in some cases ; they then sometimes show affinity 

 to E. bicolor." Apart from the mature leaves of the latter being like those of E. rariflora, 

 there is also a striking resemblance in the buds and fruits of both species, but. the 

 juvenile leaves of E. bicolor are much narrower than those of E. rariflora, while the timber 

 of the former is red, and that of the latter pale brown. 



