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36. Atherosperma moschatum, LoMUardiere. 
VICTORIAN SASSAFRAS-TREE. Natural Order 
— Monimiacece . 
In deep, wet forest ravines. A middle-sized tree, affording a 
timber which is useful to the cabinetmaker. It has a dark duramen, 
frequently exhibits a pleasant figure, and has also the quality of 
taking a beautiful polish. The bark of this tree, as also an 
essential oil therefrom, both of which are shown in the Museum, 
are articles of commerce. One hundred lbs. of bark chips yielded 
18 ozs. 6 drs. of oil. (Bosisto.) It contains an alkaloid which 
has been named Atherospermine, possessing valuable therapeutic 
properties. (For further details see Official Exhibition Record , 
1862, page 51, and Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Record oj 
1875, page 82-83.) 
37. Avicennia officinalis, Linne. 
NATIVE MANGROVE. Natural Order— Verbenacece. 
Extending along the sea-coast in saltwater estuaries. A low, 
branching tree, yielding a timber valued for stonemasons’ mallets 
(Moore) and some other utensils. 
38. Banksia marginata, Cavanilles. 
(A. Australis , R. Er.) 
THE COMMON HONEYSUCKLE-TREE. — Natu- 
ral Order — Proteacece. 
In less fertile localities all over the colonial territory, ascending 
to sub-alpine elevations. A small tree, yielding a light timber of 
a beautiful grain, which is used for stems and short knees of 
boats, and generally for cabinet furniture and various ornamental 
purposes. (Jurors' Report , 1866.) Specific gravity, 0-610 ; 
yielded of charcoal, 29 ‘500 per cent.; of crude wood vinegar, 
40 062 per cent.; and of tar, 6 ’562 per cent. A ton of dry 
wood yielded, as a maximum, 14^ lbs. of pearlash, or 6J lbs. of 
pure potash. A cubic foot of dried wood weighs about 38 lbs. 
(F. v. Mueller, Osborne.) Bark available for tanning. 
39. Banksia integrifolia, Linne Filius. 
THE COAST IIONEYSUCKLE-TREE. 
To be found only on the coast, eastward from Port Phillip. A 
