EJp.\LY?r J3JTREE SEED (Continued) 
K. obliqua. “Stringy Bark." A quick grower at or near the coast and 
some distance inland, but does not thrive in the hot interior valleys. 
It produces the best wood for flooring, scantling and shingles; 
also used in the manufacture of paper. Inferior as fuel, but makes 
the best charcoal for the forge. Height 300 ft. Per oz. 75 cts. 
h. obtuslfolia. “ Yellow Black Butt." A rapid growing variety, very 
good fuel. Also used for staves, coopers' and wheelwrights’ work- 
Height 120 ft. Per oz. 75 cts. 
R. paniculata. "White Ironbark.” Wood hard and durable, excellent 
for railroad ties or for building fencing. It splits well and is lasting 
underground. Height 103 ft. Per oz. 75 cts. 
R. pilularis. "Black Butt.” Of rapid growth. One of the best timber- 
yiolding species, much used for flooring boards, railroad ties and 
telegraph poles. Height 300 ft. Per oz. SI. 
R. piperita. "Peppermint Gum.” Valuable for shingles, fence rails, 
etc. Yields a great quantity of oil, and is of remarkably quick 
growth. Height 300 ft. Per oz. SI, lb. $10. 
R. palyanthema. "Australian Beech, or Red Box.” Much used for 
raining purposes, and underground work. Also an excellent fuel. 
Flowers good for bees. Thrives in temperate and cold climates; 
succeeds in dry, hilly country. Height 150 ft. Per oz. 75 cts., 
lb. $9. 
R. reinans. "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. Per oz. SI.25. 
E, reslnifera. "Forest Mahogany.” A superior timber of largo size, 
prized for its strength and durability. Suitable for tropical climates, 
likewise cool climates near the coast. Fine for interior house work. 
Height 100 ft. Per oz. SI. 
R. robusta. "Swamp Mahogany.” Thrives best on low grounds, 
especially near the sea ^coast. ** A ^remarkably healthy, robust 
variety. Height 100 ft. Per oz. 75 cts., lb. SS. 
E. RUDIS 
E. ROSTRATA 
E. rostrata. "Red Gum.” Well known and highly esteemed in thii 
section. The timber is unsurpassed for durability, and is used for 
railroad ties, street pavements, shipbuilding, cabinet work, etc. 
Height 200 ft. Oz. 50 cts., lb. $5. 
E. rudis. "Desert Gum.” A valuable variety for arid regions, with¬ 
standing heat, cold and winds; unsurpassed by any other variety. 
Height 100 ft. Per oz. SI, lb. $10. 
E. saligna. " Weeping Gum.” Very ornamental. Leaves and general 
habit are like the "Babylonian Willow.” Prefers rich alluvial 
soil. Good for fuel. Height 75 ft. Per oz. SI. 
E. siderophloia. "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 ii 
stronger than hickory. Also used for fuel. Height 150 ft. Peroz. $1. 
E. Sleberiana (Virgata). " Mountain Ash.” Wood of excellent quality, 
strong and elastic, and may ber used for all purposes where hickory 
or ash are at present used. Also a most excellent fuel. Grows on 
mountain tops and stony ridges. Height 150 ft. Per oz. SI, lb. $12. 
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. Height 100 ft. Per oz. $1. 
E. tereticornis. "Gray Gum.” A very handsome, large-growinS 
variety. Wood durable and useful for shingles, flooring, etc. Also 
an excellent fuel. It grows best near the coast. It is similar to E- 
rostrata, but makes a straighter trunk. Height 200 ft. Per os- 
75 cts., lb. S10. 
E. vlminalls. "Manna Gum.” A hardy, rapid-growing variety, and 
well suited for exposed situations. On rich soils it grows to a gigantic 
size. It is mostly planted for forest cover, wind breaks and for 
shingles and rough building material; also for fuel. The young 
•bark and leaves yield the Australian Manna—a hard, opaque, sweet 
substance. Height 300 ft. Per oz. 75 cts., lb. $7.50. 
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