PRINCIPAL SPECIES OF EUCALYPTS GROWN IN AMERICA. 5D 
odored.” The flowers are abundant and conspicuous, in compound 
clusters. The flower buds are often nearly pear-shaped, the covering 
being nearly hemispherical. The seed cases are either egg-shaped or 
somewhat globular. (See Pl. LIII.) 
Climatic requirements.—The tree thrives in the frostless coast region, 
but is not suited to the dry interior valleys. It is especially sensitive 
to low temperatures. Baron von Mueller says of it, in his Select 
Extra-tropical Plants, that it is ‘‘ particularly adapted to a tropical 
jungle-clime.” 
Uses.—On account of the characteristics mentioned above this 
tree is suited for forest planting in the lowlands of tropical and semi- 
tropical regions. ‘The wood is.of a grayish, brownish, or yellowish tint; 
and flexible, strong, and durable. According to Mr. Maiden the timber 
is used for fencing, implement handles, shipbuilding, paving, railway 
ties, bridge building, lumber for inside woodwork of homes, carriage 
making, and for railway coaches. It is said to be replacing Ameri- 
can hickory, in Australia, in coach factories along the coast. The 
ereat value of this wood is due to its strength, elasticity, and beauty. 
It has been especially useful in Australia for paving. In the South- 
west, where the good hard-wood timber used is shipped from the North- 
east, planters of Eucalypts would do well to consider the merits of this 
excellent, fast-growing tree. Its profuse bloom makes it valuable also 
for bee pasture. : 
Eucalyptus coriacea. 
Drooping WHITE GuUM. 
Characteristics.—The tree is of medium size, rarely exceeding 75 
feet in height and 3 feet in diameter. It is a stately and quite hand- 
some tree. The main branches are usually spreading, and the smaller 
branches drooping. The bark is smooth and grayish. The twigs and 
flower clusters are sometimes adorned with a bluish white bloom. 
The leaves are shiny, the same color on both sides, and quite thick, 
giving the tree its specific name corzacea, the Latin for *‘ leathery.” 
The principal veins run lengthwise of the leaf. The medium-sized 
flowers are in compact clusters. The shape of the fruits is that of the 
broader part of an egg. 
Climatic requirements.—The tree does best in regions of moderate 
temperatures, a short distance from the coast. It is resistant to frost. 
In Australia it grows from the base to near the top of the highest 
mountains. It will not endure drought, nor a dry, hot atmosphere, 
though supplied with plenty of water artificially. The specimen at the 
Santa Monica Forestry Station died during the recent drought in the 
Southwest. 
Uses.—The timber is comparatively soft, splits fairly well, but is 
rather brittle. It is not useful for underground purposes, but makes 
