Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
EUCALYPTUS TREE SEED, Continued 
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (See page 52). 
Melliodora (Black Ironbark). Of spreading 
growth, with a comparatively stout stem, and 
makes excellent fuel. The young trees are 
largely used for telegraph poles, and the flow¬ 
ers are much sought by bees. One of the 
strongest and most durable timbers in the 
world. Height 250 ft. Oz. $1.25. 
Ohliqim (Stringy Bark). A quick grower and 
produces the best wood for flooring, scantling 
and shingles; also used in the manufacture 
of paper. Inferior as fuel, but makes the 
best charcoal ror the forge. Height 300 ft. 
Oz. 75 cts. 
Obtusifolin (Yellow Black Butt). A rapid-grow¬ 
ing variety, very good for fuel; also used for 
staves, coopers’ and wheelwrights’ work. 
Height 120 ft. Oz. 75 cts. 
Paniculata (White Ironbark). Wood hard and 
durable; excellent for railroad ties; also much 
used for building fencing, as it splits well 
and is lasting underground. Height 100 ft. 
Oz. 75 cts. 
Pilulnrls (Black Butt). Of rapid growth; one 
of the best timber-yielding species, much used 
for flooring boards, railroad ties and tele¬ 
graph poles. Height 300 ft. Oz. $1. 
Piperita (Peppermint Gum). Timber valuable 
for fence-rails, shingles, etc. Yields a greater 
quantity of oil than any other variety, and 
is of remarkably quick growth. Height 300 
ft. Oz. $1. 
Polyantlicnia (Australian Beach, or Red Box). 
The timber is much used for mining pur¬ 
poses, and for all underground work, being 
remarkably hard and durable. Also an ex¬ 
cellent fuel. Flowers good for bees. Thrives 
in temperate and cold climates, withstand¬ 
ing much cold, and succeeds in dry, hilly 
country. Height 250 ft. Oz. 75 cts., lb. $ 0 . 
Regiiuns (Royal Mountain Ash). A very scarce 
variety, growing to a large size, and very 
hardy. Grows on the hill slopes of the Aus¬ 
tralian Alps, near the snow line. Timber dur¬ 
able and excellent for fuel. Height 200 ft. 
Oz. $1.25. 
Resinifcra (Forest Mahogany). A superior tim¬ 
ber of large size, prized for its strength and 
durability. Suitable for tropical climates; 
likewise, cool climates near the coast. Fine 
for interior house work. Height 200 ft. Oz. $1. 
Robustu (Swamp Mahogany). Thrives best on 
low grounds, especially near the seacoast. A 
remarkably healthy, robust variety. Height 
100 ft. Oz. 75 cts., lb. $8. 
Rost rata (Red Gum). Well known and highly 
esteemed in this section. The timber is un¬ 
surpassed for durability and is used for rail¬ 
road ties, street pavements, ship-building, etc. 
Height 100 ft. Oz. GO cts., lb. $G. 
