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Called " Silver-topped Gimlet " by Mr. Lane-Poole. He says it does not grow 

 to the same size as the true Gimlet (E. salubris). I have excellent photographs by 

 Mr. Lane-Poole. Another by Prof. E. H. Wilson gives the dimensions as 35 feet high, 

 with a diameter of 6 inches, will be published later. 



In regard to E. Campaspe, the stem is just as twisted as that of the Gimlet; if it is not so in the 

 photograph it is simply because that particular tree was a straight one. Wood-cutters can never tell 

 the difference ; they call them both Gimlets, so I suggest " Silver-topped Gimlet " to make the 

 distinction. (C. E. Lane-Poole, 2nd September, 1919.) 



From the photo you will see that E. Campaspe is not a Mallee. It grows to a much larger size 

 and the stem is single. (1st September, 1919.) 



E. occidentalis Endl. var. astringens Maiden. 

 Trees of this variety seem to somewhat resemble E. salubris in general 

 appearance. 



E. Thozetiana F.v.M. 

 Speaking of this species, O'Shanesy says : " The trunk is beautifully fluted, 

 which appears to be a constant character of this species." 



E. Grey Gums. — The term Grey Gum is applied to E. punctata (which is a typical 

 form) because of the dull grey appearance of the bark. The bark has a roughish or 

 raspy appearance, in contradistinction to a smooth and even shiny one, possessed by 

 so many of our Gums. It has smooth, white patches in places, caused by the outer 

 layer of bark falling off. These white patches in their turn become grey, and the 

 process of exfoliation of the bark is repeated until probably the whole of the bark on 

 the trunk is shed at one time or another. Although rather difficult to properly 

 describe, the bark of the Grey Gum is so characteristic that, when once pointed out, 

 it could not be confused with the bark of any other hardwood tree. They are all large 

 trees, and the first three have red timbers : — 



E. adjuncta Maiden. 



E. propinqua Deane and Maiden. 



E. punctata DC. 



E. canaliculata Maiden. 



E. maculata Hook. 



E. maculata is an anomalous member of the Blood wood Group ; it has a bark 

 reminiscent of the Grey Gums and a pale-coloured timber. It may be looked upon 

 as a transit form between the Grey Gums and the Bloodwoods. E. canaliculata is a 

 Grey Gum with pale-coloured timber, and in some respects connects the Grey Gums 

 with E. maculata. 



E. adjuncta Maiden. 

 A tree attaining a height of 80 feet, with a diameter of 3 or 4 feet. 



