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46871 to 46890— Continued. 



markable number of virtues, including great frost resistance, pal- 

 atability, heavy yield, sand-binding qualities, and the habit of spread- 

 ing freely. Sheep and hogs eat it freely, and a mixture of three 

 parts of this forage with one part of common hay is readily eaten by 

 horses and cattle. 



46880. Atriplex sp. 



These seeds were received as Atriplex angulata, but they do not 

 agree with previous samples of this species nor with the botanical 

 description. They are very close to A. truncata A. Gray. 

 46881. Casuarina cunninghamiana Miquel. Casuarinacere. 



" River oak. A tall, straight tree whose timber is light, tough, and 

 strong and is used for bullock yokes, cricket bats, handles, staves, and 

 fuel. The foliage is used for feeding stock." 

 46882 and 46883. Casuarina stricta Ait. Casuarinacese. 



46882. " Drooping she-oak. A useful timber and the best fodder tree 

 for sheep and cattle in Australia." 



46883. " Forest or drooping she-oak. Timber handsome, strong, and 

 durable, used for veneers, cabinet work, staves, and shingles." 



Received as Casuarina quadrivalvis, which is now considered to 

 be a synonym of C. stricta. 



46884. Chloris virgata Swartz. Poacese. 



"Australian Rhodes grass. It is suited for a wind-swept and sun- 

 scorched district, and is a heavy yielder of a most nutritious fodder that 

 is relished by all classes of stock." 



46885. Eucalyptus diversicolor Fi Muell. Myrtacese. 



" The karri of southwestern Australia. In favorable localities in 

 humid valleys it attains a height of 400 feet and a diameter of 20 feet, 

 with a trunk clear of branches for 300 feet. The timber is light colored, 

 straight grained, and tough, and is used for large planks, spokes and fel- 

 loes, shipbuilding, masts, and railroad ties." 



46886. Eucalyptus hemiphloia albens F. Muell. Myrtacea?. 



"A tree, growing to a height of 90 feet and with a diameter of 3 feet, 

 suitable for cool climates. The foliage is used largely for feeding cattle 

 and sheep during droughts. They eat it freely after the tree has been 

 cut for a few days, as it seems to get sweeter. The timber is hard and 

 durable." 



46887. Eucalyptus pauciflora Sieber. Myrtacere. 



" White gum. A tree reaching a height of 100 feet and a diameter of 4 

 feet. The foliage is eaten by cattle and sheep in dry seasons. The timber 

 is used for building and fencing purposes. This species grows well in 

 swampy lowlands and should thrive well in Florida." 



Received as Eucalyptus coriacea, which is considered to be a synonym 

 of E. pauciflora. 



46888. Eucalyptus obliqua L'Her. Myrtacese. 



"A tree of rapid growth with a straight stem reaching a height of 300 

 feet and a diameter of 10 feet. The timber is very fissile and is used for 

 buildings, fence rails, palings, and shingles. The bark is used for rough 

 roofing and also in the manufacture of paper." 



