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heat. Potash from this species is also contributed. The root 
retains much aqueous fluid even in the driest season. 
97 . Eucalyptus paueiflora, 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. Hemiphloice.) 
Occurs in East Gippsland. A tree of considerable size, with 
dark-coloured rough or somewhat furrowed persistent bark towards 
the base. The bark 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 house 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. 
( Jurors ’ Report , 1866J 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 STRINGYBARK-TREE. 
In the ranges of Gippsland, but not common. A large tree ; 
the wood not quite so good as that of some other kinds of Stringy- 
bark-trees, though fissile and used in the same manner. The 
foliage is available for profitable oil distillation. (F. v. M.) 
100 . Eucalyptus polyanthema, Schemer. 
RED and GREY BOX-TREE and POPLAR- 
LEAVED GUM-TREE. ( Sect. Rhytiphloice.) 
Near the Pyrenees, on Upper Yarra, the Ovens, Broken River, 
and some other spots on open ridges. A tree sometimes small. 
