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IS.— GIMLET (Euc. salubris). 



A small tree which at full age attains a height of 30 feet, or occasionally even 

 of 40 feet; the stem is tall in comparison with the few and scattered main branches 

 of the tree. Bark smooth, yellowish-green, shining, green inside. Branchlets some- 

 times with a white bloom. Leaves of thin consistence and scattered. 



The name is derived from the highly fluted, or longitudinally twisted, char- 

 acter of the stem of the tree. This is very peculiar in appearance and is a unique 

 and special feature of the species. The wood is very hard and is extensively used 

 for building purposes in the districts in which it grows. It is also well adapted 

 for the making of tool handles. 



This tree is usually associated with the Salmon Gum, and frequently the two 

 trees exclusively form extensive forests. Its range, however, is not as extensive 

 as that of the Salmon Gum. Its Western limit is Goomalling; it does not occur 

 south of Bruce Rock, and its northern limit is at present unknown, but is probably 

 in the vicinity of Dalwallinu. It extends to the east along the Transcontinental 

 Railway. The flowers are white and occur profusely. The fruits are larger than 

 those of the Salmon Gum, being x /4 of an inch in diameter with broad points pro- 

 truding above the top when the fruit is ripe. These fruits are arranged in umbels 

 or clusters of usually seven. 



