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i2. Acacia linearis, Sims. 
Frequent in moist forest valleys through the southern and 
eastern parts of the colony. Usually a rather small tree ; wood 
available for minor furniture, implements, etc. 
13. Acacia longifolia, Willdenow. 
On the coast it is known by the native name “ Boobyalla.” 
Chiefly in the eastern and southern parts of the colony. A 
large shrub, or frequently a small tree, yielding excellent wood for 
small cabinetwork and various tools, etc. The variety A. sophoral 
is particularly well adapted for binding coast-sands. 
14. Acacia limata, Sieber. 
North-eastern part of the colony. A small tree only. 
15. Acacia melanoxylon, R. Brozvn. 
BLACKWOOD. LIGHTWOOD. 
Rather frequent on many rich river flats, thence extending often 
up the valleys and on to flats. A middle-sized to a large tree 
yielding magnificent wood for every kind of cabinetwork, as it has 
a beautifully-marked and richly-coloured grain which takes a 
polish freely, and gives an effect hardly to be surpassed even by 
walnut. It is very close-grained and heavy, and is useful for all 
purposes where strength and flexibility are required. It is largely 
used by coach-builders, for cooperage, in the construction of 
railway carriages and trucks, and in the better class of agricultural 
implements. It is also used for gun-stocks and a variety of 
turnery work, and is the best for bending under steam. Specific 
gravity, from 0*664 to 0777 ; weight of a cubic foot of dried wood, 
41-48 lbs. The yield of charcoal from the wood, 29*250 per cent.; 
crude wood vinegar, 40*250 per cent. ; and of tar, 7*062 per cent. 
(F. M., Osborne, Hoffmann.) 
This species yields tanners’ bark which is inferior, however, to 
that from Acacia dccurrens. 
16. Acacia myrtifolia, Willdenow . 
Widely distributed over the colony in mountain and forest 
regions, rocky hills, etc. A tall shrub. 
