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THE GREY GUM OF THE NORTH COAST DISTRICTS. 
(Eucalpytus propinqua, sp.nov.) 
By Henry Deane, M.A., F.L.S., and J. H. Maiden, F.L.S. 
(Plate xliii.) 
The Grey Gum of the North Coast districts has for many 
years held an uncertain botanical position, having being ranked 
at different times by botanists under E. punctata, E. saligna, and 
even E. viminaiis. We determined to carefully investigate the 
tree de novo, and we have arrived at the opinion that it will but 
perpetuate the confusion which has for so many years existed, if 
it be subordinated to any existing species. From observations in 
the field and upon dried specimens, we find that it is remarkably 
constant, and in raising it to specific rank under the name of 
Eucalyptus propinqua, we allude to its affinities with E. punctata 
and E. saligna. 
The species also bears considerable affinity to E. resinifera, not 
only in regard to the fruits, which are so similar as to be dis- 
tinguished with difficulty from some of the smaller forms of E. 
resinifera, but also in leaf- venation. 
Eucalyptus propinqua, sp.nov. 
A large, straight growing, cylindrical-stemmed tree, found up 
to 4 or 5 feet in diameter, and 120 feet and more in height. 
Bark. — It has a grey dusty-looking slightly raspy appearance 
as regards its bark. Next to the Blue or Flooded Gum it is one 
of the straightest stemmed trees in the forest. The bark darkens, 
peels off in large longitudinal irregular patches, leaving a smooth 
white surface, which in course of time darkens, peels off, and the 
