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In the Mallee scrub. A shrub or small tree, the bark of the 
trunk rough and persistent, that of the branches smooth. The 
essential oil, of which the yield is large, is employed chiefly in 
the manufacture of varnishes. It is a perfect solvent of India- 
rubber without heat. Potash from this species is also contributed. 
The root retains much aqueous fluid, even in the driest season. 
97. Eucalyptus pauciflora, Sieber. 
One of the White-gum trees. MOUNTAIN WHITE- 
GUM TREE. (Sect. Leiophloice.) 
Mountain or marshy forests, ascending in the Alps to 5000 
feet, where it forms rather extensive woods. A tree attaining 
sometimes a considerable height , exterior bark deciduous, the 
inner smooth and whitish. Wood not much valued ; leaves in 
dry seasons eaten by cattle and horses. (Woolls.) Kino from 
this species available. 
98. Eucalyptus pilularis, Smith. 
The BLACKBUTT, or FLINTWOOD. 
(Sect. HemiphloicVi) 
Occurs in East Gippsland. A tree of considerable size, wiih 
dark-coloured rough or somewhat furrowed persistent bark 
towards the base. Smooth and falling off in flakes upwards and 
on the branches. This wood, which is of a clear grain and a 
reddish colour, is less known to our artisans than its apparent 
quality would seem to merit. It is excellent for liouse-carpentry, 
ship-building, and indeed for any purpose where strength and 
durability are required. Specific gravity has been given at 0*897 
and 0*803 ( Juror s’ Report , 1866.) A sample of essential oil 
will be found in the Museum. Weight of cubic foot of dry wood, 
50 to 56 lbs. 
99. Eucalyptus piperita, Smith. 
WHITE STEIN GY BARK-T REE . 
In the ranges of Gippsland, but not common. A large tree ; 
the wood not quite so good as that of some other kinds of 
Stringybark-trees, though fissile and used in the same manner as 
that of other sorts. The foliage is available for profitable oil- 
distillation. (F. v. M.) 
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