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No. 67. Acacia dealbata : Link. Ord. Leguminosae. — The “Silver Wattle” of 
the colonists. A beautiful tree, attaining to a height of 100 feet in favourable 
situations. Foliage excessively glaucous, closely resembling that of A. decurrens 
in form. Wood hard, heavy, and close-grained, very durable : esteemed for casks, 
and is susceptible of a high polish. The tree is found inhabiting banks of rivers 
and creeks, and is of exceedingly rapid growth. Its bark is most valuable for 
tanning purposes, and might also be converted into paper. Indigenous to the 
colonies of Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. 
No. 68. Fagus Cunninghamii : Hooker. Ord. Cupulifera?. — The “Native 
Beech.” A tree of gigantic proportions, attaining a height of 220 feet or more, 
with a girth of stem of from 40 to 45 feet. It is found growing luxuriantly on 
the Yarra Yarra Ranges and other districts of Victoria, and also in Tasmania, 
where it is known to the colonists as the “ Myrtle-tree.” 
No. 69. Dicksonia squarrosa : Swartz. Ord. Filices. — A slender tree-fern, 
growing to a height of twenty feet in moist, rich soils. Generally supposed to be 
indigenous to New Zealand only, but found also by Mr. D. Boyle in the Dandenong 
Ranges. The heartwood is treated in a similar manner to that of Dicksonia 
antarctica (No. 59). 
No. 70. Leucopogon Richei : Robert Brown. Ord. Epacridea*. — “ The Currant- 
wood.” A rigid, straggling shrub or small tree, growing to a height of four to 
fifteen feet. Wood of a reddish color, hard, dense, close-grained, exceedingly 
heavy and very durable ; it takes a good polish, and from its rough bark and tor- 
tuous habit, it is well adapted for rustic work. The berries of the plant somewhat 
resemble currants in size and appearance, and are edible. It is found growing, 
extensively along the coasts of Victoria and also on those of New South Wales, 
Queensland, South and West Australia, Tasmania, and Chatham Island. 
No. 71. Banksia integrifolia : Linnceus, fil. Ord. Proteaceas. — “The Coast 
Honeysuckle.” This species is found extensively along the coast, in barren sandy 
wastes, sometimes assuming the character of a large tree, at others that of a low 
shrub. In the vicinity of Mordialloc and Frankston, and on Phillip Island (Vic- 
toria), trees forty feet or more in height, and having a girth of stem of six to nine 
feet, are frequently met with. The tree is of very ornamental appearance, when 
well grown. The under side of the leaves are covered with a short, white tomentum, 
and when agitated by the wind flash out like silver, presenting a pleasing spectacle, 
especially in the twilight. The wood is soft, beautifully grained and is susceptible 
of a high polish. The plant is also indigenous to Queensland and New South 
Wales. 
No. 72. Acacia longifolia, variety sophora? : Robert Brown. Ord. Leguminosas. 
— “ The Coast Acacia.” Usually a decumbent shrub, but sometimes attaining a 
height of twelve feet or more. It is found growing extensively on barren sandy, 
and rocky places along the coasts of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South 
Australia, and Tasmania. Wood fissile, close-grained and hard, takes a good 
polish and is very durable. 
No. 73. Acacia verticillata : Willdenow. Ord. LeguminosEe. — A tall shrub or 
small tree growing to a height of fifteen or twenty feet. Wood, close-grained, 
hard and tough, takes a good polish and is durable. Found chiefly in humid 
mountain districts of Victoria. It is also a native of Tasmania. 
No. 74. Helichrysum cinereum : F. von Mueller. Ord. Composite. — A tall- 
growing, straggling shrub or small tree, sometimes attaining a height of twenty 
