32 
A ton of dry wood yields approximately 4 lbs. of pearlash or 
2 lbs. of pure potash. Weight of cubic foot of dry wood from 
53^ to 57)4 lbs. 
102. Eucalyptus Siberiana, F. v. Mueller. 
One of the so-called MOUNTAIN-ASHES; also 
named sometimes GUM-TOP and IRON- 
BARK TREE. 
At the Upper Yarra ; also in various parts of Gippsland. A 
tree attaining a height over 150 feet. Wood, light, tough, and 
elastic. (Howitt.) Used for carriage and dray shafts, boat- 
building, and many other purposes. It can readily be split, and 
is also otherwise easy to work. For fuel it is excellent also, 
burning well even when freshly cut. (F. v. M.) 
103. Eucalyptus stellulata, Sieber. 
One of the BOX-TREES, WHITE-GUM, LEAD OR 
GREEN GUM-TREE of East Gippsland. (Sect. 
Leiophloicc.) 
Ascends into the sub-alpine regions from the Fern-tree gullies ; 
Stoney Hills towards Lake Omeo sub-alpine ranges near Mount 
Barkly ranges, on the Macalister River and on the Upper Genoa 
River. A small tree, the furrowed bark coming off at length in 
layers (F. v. Mueller) ; rugose below, very smooth above, and of a 
lead colour. 
104. Eucalyptus Stuartiana, F. v. Mueller. 
APPLE-SCENTED EUCALYPT. (Sect. Hemiphloice.) 
Occupies many moist, sandy tracts in the plains, as well as low 
ridges, extending to the western frontier. A tree of medium size. 
Bark rough and fibrous. The timber of this species is both 
durable and tough. Occasionally used for fence posts, but mostly 
for fuel. A sample of oil from the leaves of this Eucalypt may 
be seen in the Museum. The bark of this tree furnishes good 
material for packing paper and pasteboard, and has yielded, 
according to the published researches of Baron von Mueller and 
Mr. Hoffmann, 4^6 of tannic, and 07 per cent, of gallic acids. 
