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W FLOWER SEEDS 
Cucalpptus ^ree J>eeb 
DIRECTIONS FOR RAISING SEEDLING EUCALYPTUS 
Sow seed in spring’ or summer in shallow boxes in a light, sandv soil with nlpntv nt Hroimp'R nt 
'f e nir 0 tt w m ,tfr CoVei i th , e Seed U ^ y and protec^fro^ 8 ?^^"hot s^nf^u^aHow pfenty 
of air, water often, but sparingly, especially after seedlings appear, for if too much water 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 1 V 6 inch apart each way and when large enough 
transplant to where they are to remain, and water well the first year The strong g?Sw^g 
kmds can be sown in August, September and October, and are ready for planting ou^ farly in 
spring. Slower kinds, as Eucalyptus amygdalina, etc., sow in spring b * 
E ”f a £f tU 5n n G^ o?e e W n f? e tf^ 
MX any r< other^v^rlety; C ht."400 < ft? S avenuf p.anUn^. 
^tiesThL* 150 B fL Ck Per X oz. $ 1 . 00 ^ ° f Sreat strengrth and durability. Useful for piles and railroad 
E. botryoide«. “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. Per oz. 75c, lb. $7.50 containing 
E. calophjlla. Ornamental, of rapid growth, with large clusters of cream-colored flowers. On ac¬ 
cent of its profuse bloom the tree is an Important source of nectar for bees. Timber also val¬ 
uable for carpentry above ground; ht. 50 ft. Per oz. $1.00. aiso vai 
E. citriodora. “Lemon-scented Gum.” A fine ornamental tree with lemon-scented foliage sup- 
kinfe ht 80 a ff p,L oT ?l'00 " a naUVG of Queensland it is more tender than molt' other 
E. eornuta. “Yate Tree.” A rapid growing variety, it endures a high temperature but will not 
stand frosts. ^ ° od ? er V durable, heavy and elastic, and considered equal to ash! Highly rec- 
ommended for alkali land and said to thrive where other varieties have perished; ht. 100 ft. Per 
OZ. $ 1 ."U 
E. corymbosa. “Blood Wood.” Wood of dark red color, easily worked while fre<?h hut whnti rirv 
becomes very hard Useful for fence posts and railroad ties, being durable unde^ ground The 
numerous gum veins render it of little use for saw purposes; ht. 100 ft Per oz $100 
EUCALYPTUS AS A WOOD-PRODUCING PROPOSITION. 
E ; S i U ,f^ v Gu ^’ J ery orna , men tal, rapid growing, with dark green leaves. Highly 
valued in this vicinity. Timber very durable and used for railroad ties or for any purpose 
fnf wr hRi w reqU r t d as U lasts , remarkably well under ground. After studying this tree 
ye *Tto T’ we h ^ V i, no y ar , ie i y yet intr °duced that will equal it in value as a timber 
most other S varieUes; ht™100 “ft* Pe^of \lTo! “ Wl1 ' wlthstand more bought than 
B \Sp5n a nrnn? ai TT«S'«i e % ed u TY ood re ^dish, heavy, elastic and durable, is ant and 
teredo proof. Useful for railroad ties, bridges and piles; ht. 100 ft. Per oz. $1.00. 
G H m - F Jom Southwest Australia. A tree of remarkable beauty, perfect 
hiifml’r.£ a ?i o a f o r0 ^ th A and < ? ne °I tne very best for street planting. Furnishes good timber for 
300 1 ft &> Per oz! $2^0 tS, lb P $lf S <)0 fenCe raIls ’ etc ‘ Not recommen ded for dry localities or places; ht. 
“Scarlet-flowered Gum.” The most ornamental of the family. Flowers bright crim¬ 
per’ 25seeds d 25c e i00'seeds 1 85c folIagre ' ° ne of the most eff cctive trees in cultivation; ht. 20 ft. 
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