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E. piperita. — "Peppermint Gum.” Timber valuable for shingles, fence rails, etc. Yields a greater 
quantity of oil than any other variety, and is of remarkably quick growth; ht. 300 ft. Per oz. $1.00; 
per lb. $12.00. 
E. polyanthema. —"Australian Beech.” The timber is much used for mining purposes, and for all 
underground work, being remarkably hard and durable. Also an excellent fuel. Flowers good for 
bees; ht. 150 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
E. regnans. — "Royal Mountain Ash.” A very scarce variety, growing to a large size, and very hardy. 
Grows on the high slopes of the Australian Alps, near the snow line. Timber durable and excellent 
for fuel; ht. 200 ft. Per oz. $1.25. 
E. resinifera. — " Forest Mahogany.” A superior timber of large size, prized for its strength and dura¬ 
bility. Fine for interior house work; ht. 200 feet. Per oz. $1.00. 
E. robusta. —"Swamp Mahogany.” (See cut page 77.) Thrives be3t on low grounds, especially near 
the sea coast. Timber strong and durable, and is much used where strength and resistance to strains 
is required. A remarkably healthy, robust variety; ht. 150 ft. Per oz. 75c; per lb. $8.00. 
E. rostrata. — "Red Gum.” Well known and highly esteemed in this section. The timber is unsur¬ 
passed for durability, and is used for railroad ties, street pavements, ship building, etc.; ht. 200 ft. 
Per oz. 60c; per lb. $6.00. 
E. saligna. — "Weeping Gum,” Very ornamental. Leaves and general habit are like the "Babylo¬ 
nian Willow.” Good for fuel; ht. 75 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
E. siilerophloia. —"Dark or Broad-Leaved Ironbark.” Wood very hard, light colored and heavy, of 
great strength and durability, and is used for railroad ties, spokes, shingles, bridges, jetties, etc. It is 
stronger than hickory. As fuel, it gives more heat than any other kind; ht. 200 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
E. Sieberiana. -"Gum Top.” Wood of excellent 
quality, strong and elastic, and may be used for all 
purposes where hickory or ash are at present used. 
It splits easily and is soft to work. Also a most 
excellent fuel; ht. 150 ft. Per oz. $1.00; per 
lb. $12.00. 
E. Stuartiana. — "Apple-scented Gum.” A medium- 
sized tree, with drooping branches. Will thrive on 
any soil. Wood very dark and handsome, and takes 
a good polish. Useful for cabinet work; also good 
for fuel; ht. 100 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
E. tereticornis. — "Gray Gum.” A very handsome, 
large-growing variety. Wood durable and useful 
for shingles, flooring, etc. Also an excellet fuel; 
ht. 200 ft. Per oz. 75c. 
Grevillea robusta. 
E. viminalis. — "Manna Gum.” A hardy, rapid¬ 
growing variety, and well suited for exposed situa¬ 
tions. On rich soils it grows to a gigantic size. 
The wood may be used for ordinary building pur¬ 
poses; also for fuel. The young bark and leaves 
yield the Australian Manna—a hard, opaque, sweet 
substance; ht. 300 ft. Per oz. 75c; per lb. $7.50. 
Ficus australis. — "Australian Banyan Tree.” A 
fine evergreen tree, very useful for shade and shel¬ 
ter purposes. This and the following variety are 
hardy in the neighborhood of Los Angeles, but in 
districts experiencing sharp frosts they should be 
sheltered until they are 4 years old, and well estab¬ 
lished; ht. 40 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
F. macrophylla. — "Moreton Bay Fig,” or "Long¬ 
leaved Rubber Tree.” A magnificent ornamental 
shade tree, with large, bright, glossy green leaves; 
ht. 100 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
Grevillea Hillii.— A fine small tree, with evergreen, poplar-like leaves; ht. 15 ft. Per pkt. 15c. 
G. robusta.— "Silky Oak or Australian Fern Tree.” (See Cut.) A well-known shade tree, with fern¬ 
like foliage and orange flowers, of rapid' growth, and capable of resisting drouth to a remarkable 
degree; ht. 150 ft. Per oz. 40c; per lb. $4.00. 
Pittosporum eugenioides.— A valuable evergreen for lawns, parks, or cemeteries, of graceful form, 
light bright green foliage. Is suitable for tall garden hedges. From South Australia: ht. 20 ft. Per 
oz. 50c. 
P. nigricans. — Dark brown; ht. 10 ft. Per oz. 50c. 
Sterc.)lia diversifolia. (Brachychiton populneum).— A handsome tree of erect symmetrical growth, 
with a heavy trunk. The leaves vary curiously in shape, some being poplar-like, others ivy-shaped 
and others slightly or deeply cut. This is without doubt the finest tree for street planting for South¬ 
ern California, and is being very extensively planted; ht. 60 ft. Per oz. 60e; per lb. $6.00. 
Telopea speciossissima.— " Waratah, or Australian Tulip.” One of the most gorgeous and showy 
shrubs yet introduced. Flowers crimson-scarlet in large heads, which are discernible at a great dis¬ 
tance; ht. 8 ft. Per pkt. 15c. 
