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the least interesting of these is a pepper, which is allied to the Long Pepper 
of commerce (Piper longum). ‘This new species, which is called “ Chib-bi” y 
the aboriginals, who eat the fruit, has been named in honour of Dr. W. i 
Roth, Protector of Aborigines in North Queensland, and will be illustrated 
(Plate CX XX VI.) in the above-mentioned number of the Journal. 
I desire to thank the following gentlemen for rendering me assistance 
in the performance of my duties: —Mr. J. Newell, the member for the district; 
Mr. A. C. Ealdane, P.M., and Mr. T. Barclay Millar, of Herberton; the 
members of the Committee of the Herberton M.P. and A. Association ; Messrs. 
Roberts and Thomas, of Carrington; Mr. W. McCraw, of Atherton; Messrs. 
James Lynch, G. BH. Martin, and Morrow, junr., of Martintown; and My. W. 
Mazlin, of Evelyn. i 
. I have, &e., 
J. F. BAILEY, 
Assistant to Colonial Botanist. 
‘'o the Colonial Botanist, Brisbane. 
LIST OF TREES OF THE HERBERTON DISTRICT WHICH FURNISH 
WOODS OF A USEFUL CHARACTER, 
Those at present cut at the mills are marked with an asterisk. 
MAGNOLIACEA. 
1, Galbulimima baccata, Bail. An evergreen tree of about 80 ft., with a stem 
diameter of 18 in. to 2 ft.; the young branchlets having a bronzed appearance 
from numerous bright ferruginous scales. Leaves oblong-lanceolate, 4: to 5 im, 
long. Fruit globose, crimson, resembling a fleshy Callitris (Cypress Pine) fruit 
in its form and markings. Seeds embedded in the substance of the fruit. The 
wood is of a light colour, with a brown centre and rather soft. 
PITTOSPORER. 
2. Pittosporum melanospermum, 7. v. I, Met with in several parts, especially 
near Lake Barrine, where it was covered with fruit. A medium-sized tree 
Leaves oblong or obovate, prominently veined. ‘Fruit red, seeds black, “Wood 
of a light colour, close-grained. 
GUTTIFERZ. 
8. Calophylluin costatum, Bail. (Plate CXXXVII.) . Large trees of this were 
met with at Evelyn. Leaves oblong, tapering towards the base; about 2 il: 
es 
long and about 13 in. broad, with thread-like close, parallel veins. Fruit about 
size and shape of a pigeon’s-egg. Mr. Mazlin, who pointed this tree out 
to me at Evelyn, speaks highly of it, and calls it “Teak.” No doubt it would 
prove useful, like its Queensland allies, C. znophyllum and C. tomentosum, both 
of which posscss strong durable timbers. ‘The latter yields the poon spars 0 
commerce, and is also used for bridgework in India. 
STERCULIACER, 
4, Tarrietia avgyrodendron, var. peralata. ‘This is the commonest and one of 
the tallest trees of the scrubs. It is called ‘“ Crow’s-foot Elm” by the whites 
and “Peirir” by the aboriginals. Buttresses at base of stem. “Leaves of 
leaflets ; light coloured on underside. Fruit with a wing 2 to 4 in. long, brow? 
coloured. The wood is of a darkish colour, close-grained and firm, easily — 
worked, and should be a useful timber for carpenter (for indoor work), joinel 
and cabinet-maker. 
5. Tarrietia argyrodendror, var. macrophylla. A tree with a stem very 
like the last-ar entioned. ‘The leaflets, however, are much larger. ‘The wood ‘ 
strong, hard, and durable, and the dark-coloured zones add to its beauty av 
make it worthy of the attention of the cabinet-maker. 
