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Tamarix G-allica, LinnA* 
South Europe, North and tropical Africa, South Asia. This 
shrub adapts itself in the most extraordinary manner to the 
most different localities. It will grow alike in water and the 
driest soil, and is one of the most grateful and tractable plants 
in culture ; it is readily multiplied from cuttings, which strike 
root as easily as a willow, and push forth stems with unusual 
vigour. Hence it is one of the most eligible bushes for planting 
on coast sand to stay its movements, or for lining embankments. 
Taraxacum officinale, Weber. 
Dispersed over most of the temperate and cold parts of the 
globe, but apparently not a native of this part of Australia. 
This well-known plant is mentioned, as it can be brought under 
regular cultivation to obtain the medicinal extract from its 
roots. It is also considered wholesome to pasture animals. 
The young leaves furnish a medicinal salad. 
Tarchonanthus camphoratus, Linn6. 
South Africa. This bush deserves attention, being of medicinal 
value. As an odorous garden plant it is also very acceptable. 
Tectona grandis, Linn6 fil. 
The teak of South Asia. This superb timber tree has its 
northern limit in Bandalkband, at elevations of 2000 feet, 
which circumstance may encourage test-culture here. 
Terminalia Catappa, Linne. 
India, ascending mountain regions. Few trees, as stated by 
Roxburgh, surpass this in elegance and beauty. We have yet to 
learn whether itcan be naturalized here, which itespecially deserves 
for its nuts. Several species extend in East Australia to sub- 
tropical latitudes. The seeds are almond-like, of filbert taste 
and wholesome. The astringent fruits of several other species 
form an article of trade, sought for a lasting black dye. 
T. parviflora (Thwaites) forms a large tree in Ceylon, at eleva- 
tions up to 4000 feet. 
Tetranthera Californica, Hooker and Arnott.* ( Oreodaphne 
Califomica, Nees.) 
Oregon and California, where it is called the Mountain Laurel or 
Bay tree. On the banks of rivers attaining a height of 100 
feet, throughout pervaded by a somewhat camphoric odour. 
Wood hard, close grained, durable, susceptible of a high polish, 
easily worked, used for superior flooring, turnery and manifold 
other select work. The tree is easily cultivated, and of com- 
paratively quick growth (Dr. Behr and Dr. Bolander). 
