Identifier: eucalyptscultiva00mccl (find matches)
Title: Eucalypts cultivated in the United States
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: McClatchie, Alfred James
Subjects: Eucalyptus Forests and forestry -- United States
Publisher: Washington : G.P.O.
Contributing Library: NCSU Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: NCSU Libraries

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nct odor of peppermint when crushed. Theflowers are small, in compact clusters of 8 to 15. The seed cases aresmall and nearly top-shaped. (See PI. L.) Climatic requirements.—The tree endures low temperatures, but isinjured by dry heat. It does best near the coast and at moderate ele-vations in well-watered mountain regions. In no part of the South-west do the requirements seem fully met. Uses.—The timber is not so valuable as that of many other Euca-lypts, but is said to be useful for shingles, rails, and for planking inships. It is comparatively light, unlike many other Eucalypts. float-ing on water. It does not usually last well underground, nor does itfurnish fuel of good qualit3^ The leaves are a source of Eucalyptusoil. Baron von Mueller states that the fallen leaves of this and someother species deodorize the soil. He recommends the planting of it inswampy fever regions, where climatic conditions are suitable. Bui 35 Bureau cf Ft restry, U. S. Dept of Agricullur Plate XXXVI.
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Eucalyptus polyanthema, on Grounds of George C. Roeding, Fresno, Cal. 35, Bureau ot Forestry, U. S. Dept. of Agricultur Plate XXXVII.

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