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Habitat. —In the brush forests of the Clarence River northwards up to 
Northern Queeensland, but not extending many miles hack from the coast. 
Under cultivation not only in our own Stare, hut in other parts of the world, 
it has shown that it is drought-resistant to an extent that would hardly be supposed 
from consideration of the localities with ample rainfall in which it is indigenous. 
This affords an illustration of the fact that in acclimatisation experiments one must 
not adhere too slavishly to the climate and soil conditions of a plant in its original 
habitat. 
The Tropical Agriculturist states that, “ certainly for beauty of foliage, for tenacity of vitality (it 
scarcely ever fails in planting), for fair rapidity of growth and value of timber at a comparatively early 
age, it is one of the most valuable gifts which Australia has bestowed on Ceylon. It flourishes from sea 
level to 6,000 feet, and we do not wonder at its popularity and wide diffusion. If a Casuarina or a Freuela 
is allowed to grow somewhat big in the nursery it almost infallibly dies when planted out, while the 
Grevillea flourishes equally as a seedling, a well-grown plant, or as a stump. 
The faith felt in the beneficial influence of Grevilleas, planted along with tea especially, continues 
to gather strength among Ceylon planters. These trees afford shelter from the wind, supply an ample litter 
with fallen leaves, and the roots penetrate and open up what is often a hard subsoil.” 
Tor notes in its growth in Jamaica, see the Bulletin of the Botanical 
Department of Jamaica. 
Propagation. —Prom seed, which readily germinates. This tree has been 
recommended for street-planting. Its semi-deciduous character is against it for that 
purpose according to some ideas, but it is a tree concerning which any other fault 
can scarcely he found. Its fern-like foliage is of great beauty, while the tree is 
hardy if allowed the shelter of other trees. 
EXPLANATION OF PLATE. 
A. Flower-bud. 
B. Expanded flower. 
a. Corolla. 
b. Ovary, which is stipitate. 
c. Style. 
c. Petal (Bentham’s perianth-lobe), with sessile anther. 
d. Stigma. 
d. Pedicel with ovary, the corolla removed. 
a. Pedicel. 
b. Stipitate ovary. 
c. Semiannular disc. 
f. Follicles showing the dehiscence, 
G. Seed, winged all round. 
