Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
E.UCALYPTUS TREX SEXD, continued 
eucalyptus goniocalyx (See page 59) 
Melliodora (Black Ironbark). Of spreading growth w 
a comparatively stout stem, and makes excellent fu 
The young trees are largely used for telegraph poh 
and the flowers are much sought by bees. One of t 
strongest and most durable timbers in the wor 
Height 250 ft. Oz. $1.25. 
ObHqua (Stringy Bark). A quick grower and produc 
the best wood for flooring, scantling and shingle 
also used in the manufacture of paper. Inferior 
ruel, but makes the best charcoal for the forf 
Height 300 ft. Oz. 75 cts. f 
Obtusifolia (Yellow Black Butt). A rapid-growing variel 
very good for fuel; also used for staves, coopers”a 
wheelwrights’ work. Height 120 ft. Oz. 85 cts 
Panicnlata (White Ironbark). Wood hard and durabl 
excellent for railroad ties; also much used for bui] 
ing fencing, as it splits weii and is I-istim- ... , 
ground. Height 100 ft. Oz. 75 cts S 
Pilularis (Black Butt). Of rapid growth: one of ,1 , 1 f 
timber-yielding species, much used for floorir- b, 
railroad ties and telegraph poles. Height 300 ft Oz a 
rail' 8 lhin P gTes m e n tc va, ™ We 
ingles, etc. Yields a greater quantity of ( 
Eucalyptus Piperita, continued 
than any other variety, and is of remarkably quick 
growth. Height 300 ft. Oz. $1. 
Polyanthema (Australian Beach, or Red Box). The tim¬ 
ber is much used for mining purposes, and for all 
underground work, being remarkably hard and dur¬ 
able. Also an excellent fuel Flowers good for bees. 
Thrives in temperate and cold climates, withstanding 
much cold, and succeeds in dry, hilly country. Height 
250 ft. Oz 75 cts., lb. $7.50. 
Regnans (Royal Mountain Ash). A very scarce variety, 
growing to a large size, and very hardy. Grows on 
the hill slopes of the Australian Alps, near the snow 
line. Timber durable and excellent for fuel. Height 
200 ft. Oz. $1.25. 
Resinifera (Forest Mahogany). A superior timber 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. 
Robusta (Swamp Mahogany). Thrives best on low 
grounds, especially near the seacoast. A remarkably 
healthy, robust variety. Height 100 ft. Oz. 75 cts., 
lb. $8. 
Rostrata (Red Gum). Well known and highly esteemed 
in this section. The timber is unsurpassed for dura¬ 
bility and is used for railroad ties, street pavements, 
ship-building, etc. Height 100 ft. Oz. 60 cts., lb. $5. 
eucalyptus globulus (See page 59) 
