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matter of an agreeable taste. Indigenous to the colonies of Victoria, Queensland, 
and New South Wales. 
No. 10. Sterculia acerifolia : A. Cunningham ; syn. Brachychiton acerifoliurn : 
F. von Mueller . Ord. Sterculiacese. — The “ Flame Tree.” A lofty tree of highly 
ornamental appearance. From the exceeding brilliancy of its flowers it is called 
The Flame tree by the colonists. It might with great propriety be also called the 
New South Wales “Lace-bark tree.” Wood useful, but of inferior quality, from 
the facility with which it opens, on account of the fibrous tissues of its structure. 
The bast furnished by this tree is of the most beautiful lace-like texture, and in 
my opinion is superior to Cuba bast ; the fibre is suitable for the manufacture of 
ropes, cordage, mats, &c., and can no doubt be utilised for various other purposes 
of domestic value ; the refuse of the fibre-yielding material would form no mean 
substitute for horsehair in stuffing mattresses, saddles, &c., &c. Leaves and young 
wood rich in mucilage, the pith evidently contains a farinaceous matter. Indige- 
nous to the colony of New South Wales. Wood specimen grown in Melbourne 
Botanic Gardens. 
No. 11. Sterculia foetida : Linnaeus . Ord. Sterculiaceas.— A tall-growing, hand- 
some timber tree. Wood hard, dense, and of a beautiful grain, suitable for furni- 
ture, & c. Bark valuable as a fibre and paper material ; it possesses tannic pro- 
perties also. A native of New South Wales, but found also in the East Indian 
and Malayan Peninsulas. Wood specimen from branch of tree grown in Mel- 
bourne Botanic Gardens. 
No. 12. Bursaria spinosa : Cavanilles. Ord. Pittosporeae. — The “ Spined or 
Prickly Box.” (This must not be confounded with Eucalyptus melliodora, also 
called Box.) A shrubby tree, which attains a height of forty feet in favourable 
localities, although a mere bush in alpine and subalpine situations. Wood 
extremely hard and durable; would no doubt make excellent common furniture. 
It is very suitable (from its rough bark) for rustic work. Found in various forms 
throughout the Australian continent. 
No. 13. Casuarina quadrivalvis : Labillardiere. Ord. Casuarinese. — The 
“Drooping Slieoak.” A tree of medium size and of very graceful appearance ; 
found chiefly along the coast, where it is to be seen growing in sand close to high- 
water mark ; it is also met with a considerable distance inland. Wood, red, tough, 
suitable for pick handles, &c., takes a fine polish, and is very durable. Is con- 
sidered one of the best woods for fuel, foliage valuable as a paper making material. 
Indigenous to the colonies of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and 
Tasmania. 
No. 14. Casuarina suberosa : Otto and Dietrich . Ord. Casuarinece. — The 
“ Erect Sheoak.” A tree attaining a height of forty feet, and yielding wood for 
fuel and other purposes ; is of a reddish color, and takes a good polish. Found in 
the colonies of Vict6ria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania. 
No. 15. Callitris rhomboidea : Robert Brown. Ord. Conifera). — The “Native 
Cypress.” A shrubby tree, growing to a height of thirty feet. Wood, white and 
durable. Yields a gum similar to gum sandarac. Indigenous to the colonies of 
Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland. 
No. 16. Acacia melanoxylon : Robert Brown. Ord. Leguminosce. — The " Black- 
wood,” but commonly known amongst the settlers as “ Lightwood.” A beautiful 
tree, attaining to a considerable height and girth in favourable situations. Timber, 
hard and close-grained, but easily worked; heartwood of a beautiful dark color. 
