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Wellington— continued. Dacrydium cupressinum, Native name Rimu. Attains a diameter of 4 feet; "wood valuable for building purposes; heart-wood of old trees adapted for cabinet work. Locality, Wellington, N. Island. Myoporum Icctum, Native name Ngaio. Attains a diameter of 12 to 18 inches ; an ornamental tree. Locality, Wellington, N. Island. Carpodetus serratus, Native name, Piripiriwhata. Attains a diameter of 12 to 18 inches ; an ornamental tree. Locality, Wellington, N. Island. Aristotelia racemosa, Native name Jilakomako. Attains a diameter of 8 to 12 inches ; an ornamental tree. Locality, Wellington, N. Island. Melicylus ramiflorus, Native name Mahoe. Attains a diameter of 2 feet; an ornamental tree. Locality, Wellington, N. Island. Olearia traversii, Native name Ake. Attains a diameter of 12 to 18 inches ; wood adapted for cabinet work, free from the attack of insects. Locality, Chatham Islands. Senecio huntii. Attains a diameter of 6 to 8 inches; ornamental shrub. Locality, Chatham Islands. Sedera eratsifolia, Native name Oho. Attains a diameter of 6 to 8 inches ; ornamental shrub. Locality, Chatham Islands. Myrsine chaihamica, Native name Matipo. Attains a diameter of 1 to 2 feet; ornamental shrub tree. Locality, Chatham Islands. Korokia buddleoides, Native name Korokiataranga. Attains a diameter of 12 to 15 inches ; an ornamental shrub. Locality, Chatham Islands. , Veronica forsleri, Native name Koromiko. Attains a diameter of 6 to 8 inches; ornamental shrub. Locality, Chatham Islands. Coprosma propinqua, Native name Karamu. Attains a diameter of G to 8 inches. Dracophyllum urvilleanum. Attains a diameter of 6 to 32 inches; adapted for cabinet work. Locality, Chatham Islands. South Island — Melicylus ramiflorus (Hini-Hini, Whitewood or Mahoe). A small tree; wood white, ornamental. Locality, Pigeon Bay, Banks' Peninsula. Piliosporum tenuifolium (Black Mapau oi* Tarata). A small tree ; wood white, takes a fine polish. Locality, Pigeon Bay, Banks' Peninsula. Pittosporum eugenioides (White Mnpau). Larger than the preceding ; wood soft, white, very ornamental. Locality, Pigeon Bay, Banks' Peninsula. Pittosporum (new species). A small tree, one foot diameter; wood white, rather hard, ornamental. Locality, Otira, Westland. Plagianthus betulinus (Ribbonwood). A large ornamental quick-growing tree, with very fibrous bark, which might bo used for making paper; wood soft, light. Locality, Pigeon Bay. Plagianthus lyellii (Alpine Ribbonwood). A small treej with similar properties to the common Ribbonwood. Locality, Arthur's Pass, Westland. Flfjeocarpus hookerianus (Pokako). A very large tree, with light soft wood, which is used for cabinet work and sometimes for boats. The bark yields a fine purple dye. Locality, Pigeon Bay. MlcEoearpus dc.ntatus, var. (Hinau). A large tree something like the last, but the wood is lighter and softer. Locality, Otira Junction, Westland. Aristotelia racemosa var. (Mako.) A small tree, with light beautifully marked wood, veneers, &c. Locality, Otira Junction, Westland. Pennaniia corijmbosa (Kaikomako or Ribbonwood). A small tree, wood very light, white. Locality, Pigeon Bay, Banks' Peninsula. Discaria, toumatou (Wild Irishman). A small spiny tree, with a fine-grained hard wood, which might be used for veneers. Locality, Bruce's Creek, Waimakariri District, Canterbury. Aleclnjon excelsum (Titoki). A strong and valuable though small timber ; used for wheels, coach-building, &c, exceedingly durable. Locality, Pigeon Bay, Banks' Peninsula. Sop/wra tetraptera (Kowhai, Goai). A very durable and valuable timber, stands well in water ; used for cabinet work, axe-handles, and general purposes. Locality, Little River, Canterbury. Carpodetus terrains (Oak, White Matipo). A small ornamental tree, wood white and tough ; used for axe-handles. Locality, Pigeon Bay.

South Island— continued. Weinmannia racemosa (Karmai, Towhai). A tall fine tree, producing a very heavy, hard, and durable wood, which will probably be used for various purposes. Locality, Otira Junction. Leplospermum scoparium (Manuka). A small tree with red wood, which is stronger than any other native timber; used for marine work, &c. Locality, Little River, Canterbury. Metrosideros lucida (Rata). A strong and very durable timber, will be much used for ship-building and cabinet work. Locality, Arthur's Pass (from small tree). Fuchsia excorticata (Konini, Fuchsia). A fine tree, with white wood mottled with purple ; used for cabinet work. The wood yields a purple dye. Locality, Pigeon Bay, Banks' Peninsula. Fuchsia excorticata. Locality, Little River, Canterbury. Panax crassifolium (Lancewood). A large tree, wood tough, light coloured, and durable ; might be used in cabinet work. Locality, Pigeon Bay. Panax crassifolium, varieties (Horoeka, Lancewood). A large tree, similar to last. Locality, Otira Junction. Panax colensoi (Ivy tree). A small ornamental tree, wood soft and tough, yield* a yellow resin. Locality, Otira Junction. Panax edgerleyi (Rakawa). A small tree, with similar properties to the last. Locality, Otira Junction. Panax crassifoVmni (Laneewood). Locality, Little Kiver, Canterbury. Grisilinia Uttorulis (Broadleaf). A large tree, with hard red hearted timber, which is very durable. Locality, Little River. Coprosma liniarifolia (Mingimingi). A small tree, wood yellow, curiously marked ; used for veneers and axe handles. Locality, Little River. Olearia forsteri (Ake-ake). A small tree, about 12 inches diameter, wood dark, heavy, very hard and durable ; used for cabinet work. Locality, Little River, Canterbury. Olearia ilicifolia, Holly (Ake-ake). A small tree, with yellowish wood, not so good as the last. Locality, Arthur's Pass. Dracophyllum traversii (Nei-Nei). A short, stout, slow-growing tree, of very curious appearance, wood light coloured, beautifully marked, tough, and probably of considerable value. Locality, Arthur's Pass. Myrsine urvillei (Red Mapau). A small slender |tree, wood very beautiful; used for veneers. Locality, Pigeon Bay. Myoporum latvm (Ngaio). A small ornamental tree, wood light, white, and tough ; used for gun stocks. Pigeon Bay, Canterbury. Fagits fusca (large-leaved Birch). A fine tree, 100 feet high, 3-16 feet diameter, wood red, durable, splits freely ; used for all building purposes. Locality, Otira Junction. Epicarpurus microphyllus (Milk tree). A tall slender tree, exuding a milky sap, wood white, very brittle. Locality, Little River. Fpicarpurus microphyllus (Milk tree) Similar to the last. Locality, Pigeon Bay. Lihocedrus bidwilli (Kawaka Cedar). A small beautiful evergreen tree, wood red, soft hearted; used for cabinet work. Locality, Arthur's Pass. Podocarpus fermginea (Miro). Wood used for various purposes, not very durable. Locality, Little River. Podocarpus nivalis (Mountain Totara). A fine tree, 80 feet high, 3 feet diameter, somewhat like Totara (Podocarpus totara), but with smoother bark; wood light red colour, easily worked, and durable ; used for houses and bridges, telegraph poles, &c. Locality, Otira Junction. Dacrydium cupressinum (Simu, Red pine). Locality, OLii'a Junction. Dacrijdium colensoi (Yellow Pine). A small tree ; wood white or yellow, light and soft. Locality, Otira Junction. Phyllocladus alpinus (Toa-toa). A small alpine pine; wood heavy and durable. Locality, Arthur's Pass, Westland. Pennantia corymbosa (Kaiko-mako). Locality, Little Kiver.