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GROUP VI. E. UNIALATA. E. URNIGERA. 
and round or heart-shaped; in the adult tree stage they are stalked, o\ al to oblong, 
and up to 4in. in length. The umbel is normally 3-flowered, its stalk being undei 
34in. long and its stalklets so short that the fruits become sessile; lid of bud waity 
and very low with blunt projection in centre; anthers with longitudinal and neaily 
parallel openings. Ripe seed-cup 34in. wide by 5/16in. deep, ridged at sides, 
3-celled; open valves slightly protruding and claw-like. Mature wood described 
as pale witli slight tinge of red, hard, heavy, and very durable. 
CULTIVATION IN NEW ZEALAND. 
It is to our discredit in New Zealand that this splendid frost-resistant tree has 
not yet been successfully cultivated in this country. In conducting new trials 
planters must rigidly observe these two conditions: (a) Seed must be obtained 
from large and vigorous trees such as may be seen in the Tasmanian National 
Park, and in no case must seed be accepted if collected from shrubby or doubtful 
specimens, (b) Planting must be done in suitable localities on cool uplands in 
both Islands. Experiment may show that this species should be in Group V. 
69. E. UNIALATA Baker and Smith. 
NATURAL HABITAT, DESCRIPTION, AND USES. 
The eucalypt bearing this name has its native home in Tasmania. Expert 
opinion inclines to the view that it is a hybrid between E. globulus and E. 
viminalis. In general aspect of foliage and bark the tree is like E. globulus. The 
buds and fruits are in threes like those of E. viminalis, but larger and coarser. 
The ripe seed-cups measure up to IGn. in diameter. The specific name refers to 
a prominent wing or angle showing on each cup. The valves strongly protrude 
and are claw-like. 
CULTIVATION IN NEW ZEALAND. 
The reason for mentioning this eucalypt here is that certain vigorous trees 
in the State Forests at Rotorua are believed to be identical with it. The case is 
one in which there is need for competent research. Forestry can make no safe use 
of these trees until it has ascertained (a) that they reproduce true to the hybrid 
type, and (b) that they yield a valuable and durable timber. Foresters and 
students should test these two questions without delay. 
70. E. URNIGERA Hooker f. 
NATURAL HABITAT, DESCRIPTION, AND USES. 
This is another contribution from Tasmania. Its native home is on the 
mountains of that country at altitudes of 3,000ft. to 4,000ft. It is not found in 
Austialia. In some situations the trees remain small and shrubby; m others they 
are of erect habit and attain heights up to 50ft. The dead bark falls away leaving 
a blotched and brownish-grey surface. Leaves in the juvenile stage sessile heart- 
shaped or round; in the adult tree stage stalked, about* 4in. long, lance-shaped of 
