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Habitat. —This tree extends from Victoria to Queensland. In the former 
State it is found in the southern and eastern portions. In New South Wales, it 
extends from south to north, chiefly in the coastal strip, hut extending to the table¬ 
lands. In New England, for example, it attains a large size. In Queensland it 
extends a considerable distance along the coast, but its northern locality is not yet 
defined. 
Propagation. —Erom seed. Bake the cone in an oven at a temperature of 
about 120° E., and the seeds will drop out. Sow them a quarter of an inch deep in 
a mixture of leaf-soil and sand. 
An excellent tree for sandy sea-coast lands, and inasmuch as the vegetation 
suited to such localities is limited, and the tree is ornamental, it should be encouraged. 
Mr. J. II. Carrutlicrs, M.L.A., has, from his own experience, advocated the planting 
of this tree for many years. 
EXPLANATION OF PLATE 29. 
A. Inflorescence (cylindrical spike). 
d. Flower. 
(a) Four-lobed corolla. 
( b ) Ovary. 
(c) Style. 
(d) Stigma. 
c. Style (larger than shown in B). 
D. Corolla lobe. 
( e ) Back view. 
(/) Showing stamen. 
E. Fruiting spike, showing the prominent capsules (</). 
f. Winged seeds. 
G. Portion of leaf, enlarged to show venation. 
H. Showing the toothed margin of the leaf, often seen in this species. 
