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No. 39. Melaleuca decussata : Robert Brown. Ord. Myrtacese. — A tall-growing 
shrub, one of the “Tea-trees ” of the colonists. This species is found growing chiefly 
on mountain spurs and ranges in the colonies of Victoria and South Australia. 
No. 40. Melaleuca ericifolia : Smith. Ord. Myrtaceas. — The common “ Swamp 
Tea Tree.” A large-growing shrub or small tree, sometimes attaining a height of 
thirty feet. Grows chiefly on banks of rivers and other water courses, and also in 
swampy places, forming dense scrubs. Wood exceedingly hard when seasoned, 
used by settlers as rafters for huts, & c., will stand for a number of years if 
protected from atmospheric influences, but soon decays when exposed. Bark 
valuable as a paper material. Pound in the colonies of Victoria, New South 
Wales, and Tasmania. 
No. 41. Melaleuca uncinata : Robert Brown . Ord. Myrtacea). — A tall lushy 
shrub, also one of the native Tea-trees. Wood not of any known value. In- 
digenous to the colonies of Victoria, New South Wales, South and West Australia. 
No. 42. Myoporum insulare : Robert Brown. Ord. Myoporineas. — The “ Blue- 
berry tree.” A straggling shrub or small much branched tree. Wood -v^hite, 
hard and tough, and, from its rough bark, well adapted for rustic work. An ink 
or dye could no donbt be expressed from the berries of this tree. It is found, in 
various forms, throughout Australia and Tasmania. 
No. 43. Notelasa ligustrina : Ventenat. Ord. Jasmines. — The Tasmanian “ Iron 
Wood.” A small glabrous tree, growing sometimes to a height of thirty feet. 
W ood extremely hard, heavy, and close-grained ; extensively used in turnery and 
ships’ tackle ; is of great durability, and takes a good polish. It grows extensively 
on banks of streams in Tasmania and the subalpine districts of Victoria. 
No. 44. Oxylobium callistachys : Bentham. Ord. Leguminosee. — A large- 
growing bushy shrub, native of Western Australia. Value of the wood at present 
unknown. Specimen from plant grown in Melbourne Botanic Garden. 
No. 45. Panax sambucifolius : Sieber. Ord. Araliaceas. — The “Elderberry 
Ash.” (This is generally called “ Mountain Ash,” but I have altered the common 
name, in order that it may not be confounded with “ Eucalyptus Stuartiana,” also 
called Mountain Ash. The latter takes its local name from the character of the 
wood, the former from its close resemblance to the foliage of the Sambucus, 
though it resembles somewhat the “ Rowan Tree ” (Sorbus Aucuparia). A small 
growing tree, with dark green ornamental foliage and smooth shining bark. Found 
growing chiefly as an underwood in alpine and subalpine situations. Wood white, 
close-grained, and tough. Used for axe handles and purposes of a similar nature 
by wood splitters. Indigenous to the colonies of Victoria, New South Wales, and 
Tasmania. 
No. 46. Pittosporum undulatum : Ventenat. Ord. Pittosporese. — The “Native 
Laurel.” A beautiful glabrous much branched tree, of shrubby habit, growing 
in some districts to a height of sixty feet. Wood of a light yellow color, exceed- 
ingly hard and close-grained, takes a good polish. Forms beautiful ornamental 
hedges, and its flowers yield a valuable perfume. It is found on banks of streams 
in the colonies of Victoria and New South W ales. 
No. 47. Pittosporum phillyrjeoides : De Candolle . Ord. Pittosporese. — A 
slender tree, of pendant habit. Wood hard and dense. Found, in various forms, 
throughout the Australian continent. 
No. 48. Pomaderris apetala : Labillardiere. Ord. Rhanmese. — The “ Native 
Hazel.” In some districts a mere shrub, but in humid forests in subalpine 
