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Seldom exceeds 60 feet in height, and is generally smaller. 
The wood has a pleasant fragrance, is of a beautiful mottled 
colour, and well adapted for turnery, veneering, fancy articles 
of furniture, pianofortes, etc. (Jurors' Report , 1866.) Specific 
gravity is stated at 0-642 ; weight of a cubic foot of dried wood 
about 40 lbs. A brilliant sap-green has been prepared from this 
species by Mr. Bosisto. 
35 . Aster glandulosus, Labillardiere. 
Widely distributed through the colony; never of large size, 
often shrubby. 
36 . Atherosperma moschatum, Labillardiere. 
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 Ki, and Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition Record of 
1875, page 82-83.) 
37 . Avicennia officinalis, Linns. 
NATIVE MANGROVE. Natural Order — Verbenacece, 
Extending along the sea-coast in saltwater estuaries. A low, 
branching tree, yielding a timber valued for stonemason's mallets 
(Moore) and some other utensils. 
38 . Banksia marginata, Cavanilles. 
( B . Australis, R. Br.) 
THE COMMON HONEYSUCKLE-TREE. Natural 
Order — Proteacece . 
In less fertile localities all over the colonial territory, ascending 
to sub-alpine elevations. A small tree, yielding a light timber of 
