EUCALYPTUS TREE SEED 
directions for raising seedling eucalyptus 
Sow seed in spring or summer in shallow boxes in a light, sandy soil 
with plenty of drainage at the bottom of each box. Cover the seed 
lightly and protect from the hot sun, but allow plenty of air; water 
| often, but sparingly, especially after seedlings appear, for if too much 
f irater is given at one time they will be liable to damp off. When the 
seedlings are two or three inches high transfer to shallow boxes, placing 
about \Yi inches apart each way. and when large enough transplant to 
j where they are to remain, and water well the first year. The strong 
1 growing kinds can be sown in August, September and October, and are 
I ready for planting out early in spring. Slower kinds, as Eucalyptus 
I amygdalina, etc., sow in spring. One lb. of seed will produce from 15,000 
to 30,000 trees. All varieties put up in 15 ct. pkts. 
Special price in quantities. 
EUCALYPTUS amygdalina. “Messmate Gum.” Belonging to this 
variety are the tallest trees in the world. In Gippsland, Australia, 
are trees over 400 feet in height. Making first-class timber for 
flooring boards, scantling, etc., and is well suited for avenue plant¬ 
ing. Yields more essential oil than any other variety; Height 400 
ft. Oz. 75 cts., lb. $8. 
E. bicolor. “Black Box.” Timber of great strength and durability. 
Useful for piles and railroad ties. Height 150 ft. Per oz. $1. 
E. botryoides. “Bangalay.” A stately tree, stems attain 70 or 80 
feet without a branch, and a diameter of 6 feet. Timber very 
durable and used for keels, planking, ribs of vessels, and fencing. 
Posts from old trees known to last for over 25 years. Will thrive in 
soil containing stagnant water and near the sea"coast on light soil. 
Oz. 75 cts., lb. $8. 
E. calophylla. Ornamental, of rapid growth, with large clusters of 
cream-colored flowers. On account of its profuse bloom the tree is 
an important source of nectar for bees. Timber also valuable for 
carpentry above ground. Height 50 ft. Oz. $1. 
E. citriodora. “Lemon-scented Gum.” A fine ornamental tree with 
lemon-scented foliage, supplying also a useful timber. Being a 
native of Queensland it is more tender than most other kinds. 
Height 80 ft. Per oz. $1.50. 
>rnuta. “Yate Tree.” A rapid growing variety, it endures a high 
temperature, but will not stand frosts. Wood very durable, heavy 
and elastic, and considered equal to ash. Highly recommended for 
alkali land and said to thrive where other varieties have perished. 
Height 100 ft. Per oz. $1. 
.corymbosa. “Blood Wood.” Wood of dark red color, easily worked 
while fresh, but when dry becomes very hard. Useful for fence 
posts and railroad ties, being durable under ground. Numerous gum 
veins render it of little use for saw purposes. Height 100 ft. Oz- SI- 
E. corynocalyx. “Sugar Gum.” Very ornamental, rapid growing, 
with dark green leaves. Highly valued in this vicinity. Timber 
very durable and used for railroad ties or for any purpose w’here 
durability is required, as it lasts remarkably well underground. 
After studying this tree for years we believe we have no variety 
yet introduced that will equal it in value as a timber tree. Its 
growth is remarkably straight and perfect, and it will withstand 
more drought than most varieties. Height 100 ft. Oz- $1. lb. $9. 
E. crebra. “Narrow-leaved Iron-bark.” Wood reddish, heavy, elastic 
and durable, is ant and teredo proof. Useful for railroad ties, 
bridges and piles. Height 100 ft. Per oz. $1. 
E. diversicolor. “Karri Gum.” From Southwest Australia. A tree 
of remarkable beauty, perfect shape, rapid growth, and one of the 
very best for street planting. Furnishes good timber for building, 
masts, shafts, spokes, fence rails, etc. Not recommended for dry 
localities or places. Height 300 ft. Oz. $2, lb. $1G. 
E. ficifolia. “Scarlet-flow*ered Gum.” The most ornamental of the 
family. Flowers bright crimson, produced well above the foliage. 
One of the most effective trees in cultivation. Height 20 ft. Per 
25 seeds 25 cts., 100 seeds 85 cts. 
E. globulus. “Tasmanian Blue Gum.” Well known; one of the most 
useful of all, and a very rapid grower. Planted largely in warm 
countries on account of its malaria-destroying qualities. Remarka¬ 
bly good for fuel, being easily sawn and split. Also being exten¬ 
sively planted for timber having been used for piles in wharves 
on the Pacific Coast with very satisfactory results. Height 150 ft. 
Per oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
E. FICIFOLIA (SCARLET FLOWERING) 
E. goniocalyx. “ New South Wales Blue Gum.” Wood very durable, 
hard and tough. Much used in its native country by wheelwrights. 
A rapid grower. Height 200 ft. Per oz. $1. 
E. Gunnil. “Tasmanian Cider Tree.” Probably the hardest of the 
genus. Will stand a considerable amount of frost. Recommended 
for all elevated and exposed positions. Good for fuel. Height 
80 ft. Per oz. $1, lb. $10. 
E. haemastoma. “White Gum.” Good for fencing and rough build¬ 
ing material; also makes a fair fuel. It thrives near the sea coast 
on sandy soil, but is not suited in the dry interior valleys. Height 
150 ft. Per oz. $1, lb. $12. 
E. hemiphlola. “Common Box.” Wood very hard, strong and durable. 
It thrives at and near the coast, on the foothills and in the dry, 
hot valleys of the interior. It furnishes a timber not easily split 
and is used for wheelwrights, handles and various implements; 
also makes a first-class fuel. Height 100 ft. Per oz. 75 cts. 
E. leucoxyion. “Victorian Ironbark.” Very hard, strong, durable, 
excels hickory in strength. Recommended for underground work 
in mines, for railroad ties, bridges, etc. Height 100 ft. Per oz. $1. 
E. longifolia. “Woolly Butt.” A large tree, of great girth, growing 
well in any soil. Timber is durable and makes excellent fuel. The 
leaves yield a volatile oil and the profuse bloom furnishes nectar for 
bees. Height 200 ft. Per oz. 75 cts. 
E. maculata. “Spotted Gum.” Wood as strong as English Oak. 
Extensively employed in shipbuilding and wheelwrights' work. 
Height 100 ft. Per oz. $1. 
E. melliodora. “Yellow Box.” Of spreading growth, with a com¬ 
paratively stout stem, and makes good fuel. The young trees are 
largely used for telegraph poles, and the flowers are much sought 
by bees. One of the strongest and most durable timbers in the 
world. Height 120 ft. Per oz. $1.25. 
E. microtheca. “The Coolibah Tree.” A desert tree (hat withstands 
the extreme heat of the desert and endures heavy frosts. Grows 
somewhat crooked. The timber is valuable for bridges, railway 
ties, posts, and on account of the color and markings of the wood it 
is very extensively used for cabinet work. Height 80 ft. Per oz. 
75 cts. 
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