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(iii.) The Towai, and Tawhero, ( Weinmannia sylvicola, and W. race- 
mosa, ) are small trees which are found throughout the interior, Their 
average height is 40 feet, and about 2 feet in diameter. Their wood is 
said to be heavy, close-grained, and red, and to answer all purposes to 
which Mahogany, or New South Wales Cedar, is applied. 
(iv.) The Titoki or Titongi, ( Alectryon eacelsum,) is a tree general 
throughout the Island. It is of lofty growth, sometimes reaching 60 or 
70 feet, and 3 feet in diameter ; it has a pleasing appearance, and is low 
branched. Its wood is straight in the grain, and is very tough, and is 
much like that of the English Ash. It is used by Wheelwrights and 
Shipwrights, and may be applied to like purposes with that of the 
Ash, 
(v.) The Kohekohe, (Dysoxylum spectabile,) is a handsome tree 
which is only found plentifully in the North parts of the Island. (See 
par. 18, § ii.) It reaches to the height of 50 or 60 feet, having its 
trunk clear of branches to the height of 30 or 40 feet, and of 3 feet 
diameter. Its wood is fine-grained, of a pale reddish colour, and is 
heavier than the New South Wales Cedar. It is used in the making of 
Furniture. 
(vi.) The Tangeao or Mangeao, (Zetranthera calicaris,) is a small 
tree, also confined to the Northernmost parts of the Island, where it is 
tolerably abundant. It reaches to the height of 45 feet, but its trunk 
is seldom above 18 inches in diameter. Its wood is of a dark reddish 
brown colour, and admits of a good polish; it is said to equal that of 
the Elm in lightness, durability, and extraordinary toughness. It is 
used for Agricultural Implements, Bullock Yokes, and Oars, and (lately) 
for Ship’s Blocks, for which last purpose it is likely to be very valuable. 
It would probably make good spokes and cog's. 
(vii.) The Rewarewa, (Knightia excelsa,) is a handsome tree of pecu- 
liar fastigiate—or poplar-like—growth. Itis much more plentiful in the 
North than it is in the South parts of the Island. It is generally found 
in dry woods, and often attains to the height of 60 feet, although its 
diameter is rarely 3 feet. Its wood is beautifully variegated and 
mottled, reddish on a light-brown ground; and is used for Picture 
Frames, and Fancy Work. It splits freely, and is therefore used for 
fence pales. 
(viii.) The Maire :—two, or more, very distinct genera, containing 
several trees, (Santalum Cunninghamii, and Olea sp.,) are confounded 
under this Native name; although the Natives themselves generally 
