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82 . Eucalyptus fasciculosa, F. v. Mueller . 
(E. paniculata, Sm . var. fasciculosa , B entity FI. Ausi.) 
( Schizophloice . ) 
In the Mallee scrub. In New South Wales, E. paniculala, of 
which this, according to Bentham, would appear to be a variety, 
is a moderate-sized tree, known as one of the white Ironbarks. 
(Woolls.) Timber strong and very durable. (Sir Wm. Macarthur, 
Moore.) 
83 . Eucalyptus globulus, Labillardiere. 
THE VICTORIAN AND TASMANIAN BLUE- 
GUM. ( Sect. Leiophloice. ) 
Is confined to forest valleys except near the coast where it is 
common, especially in the forests of Cape Otway, Western Port, and 
Gippsland, from which last place it extends to Mount Buller and the 
Buffalo Ranges. It grows to colossal size, in deep declivities of 
ranges ; supplies a hard light-coloured timber of great strength and 
tenacity as well as durability, extensively used for beams, joists, 
etc., in buildings, and for railway sleepers, piers, and bridges. 
It is also well adapted for ship-building. From the great length 
in which it can always be procured it is especially suitable for 
outside planking. It has been used for masts of vessels, but, 
owing to its great weight, it is not so suitable for this purpose 
as some other kinds of timber. It is also used for shafts. 
( Jurors' Report , 1866.) The specific gravity of the timber has 
been found 0*698 to 0*889. The kino of the tree is largely 
available. Paper made from the bark answers for packing, and 
perhaps for printing. Samples of wood spirit, acetic acid, tar, 
charcoal, etc., prepared at the Phytochemical Laboratory of the 
Botanical Gardens under the directorship of Baron von Mueller, 
are in this Museum. The essential oil and other extracts from 
and preparations of the foliage of Eucalyptus globulus are already 
of world-wide repute, mainly through Jas. Bosisto, Esq., J.P., 
M.L.A. Much valuable information in reference to these pro- 
ducts will be found in the various official records of the Victorian 
and Intercolonial Exhibitions of 1861, 1866-7, l & 7 2 , and 1875. 
Mr. Bosisto contributes essential oil, Eucalyptol, Eucalyptic acid, 
liquor Eucalypti globuli. A ton of dry wood yields about 4*4 
lbs. pearlash or 2^ lbs. of pure potash. Weight of a cubic 
foot of dried wood from 43 ^ to 45*4 lbs. 
