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Frequent in the lower fern-tree gullies. Nowhere occurring in 
antarctic, but extending to sub-tropic regions. One of the aptest 
of tree-ferns for horticultural transmissions. The stems are some- 
times used for cutting into rustic chairs. 
68 . Dodonsea viscosa, Linnc. 
Natural Order — Sapindacece. 
In nearly all regions of the colony. A tall shrub. Wood 
exceedingly dense, close-grained, and durable; of a very flinty 
nature. Fit for sheaves of ships’ blocks, rulers, tree-nails, turnery, 
inlaid works, etc. 
69 . Drimys aromatiea, F v. Mueller. 
( Tasmannia aromatiea , R. Br.) 
NATIVE PEPPER-TREE. Natural Order— Mag- 
noliacece. 
Humid forest ranges from the Cape Otway Ranges and Gipps- 
land to the Australian Alps, ascending to at least 5,000 feet. A 
bushy shrub or small tree. 
70 . Elseocarpus holopetalus, F. v. Mueller. 
BLUEBERRY ASH or PRICKLY FIG. Natural 
Order — Tiliacece . 
Within Victoria. Found only in ravines or on river banks in 
East Gippsland. A noble tree, attaining a height of 120 feet. 
Wood pale, fine-grained; exquisite for cabinetwork. 
71 - Elaeoearpus eyaneus, Alton. 
Forest gullies and wooded ranges, from Wilson’s Promontory 
to the eastern frontiers of Gippsland. A small or middle-sized 
tree. Wood compared by artisans to ashwood (Jurors’ Report, 
1862), and recommended for wood engraving by Dr. G. Bennett. 
72 . Eremophila alternifolia, R. Brown , 
Natural Order — Myoporince. 
Murray Desert. A bush but rarely attaining tree dimensions. 
