The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 66
Order—Santalaceæ. — Genus—Santalum, Linn
Order— Santalaceæ.
Genus— Santalum, Linn.
Santalum cunninghamii, Hook. fil.
Maire.—A small tree 10ft. to 15ft. high, 6in. to 8in. in diameter; wood hard, close-grained, heavy. Used by the Maoris in the manufacture of war implements. Has been used as a substitute for box by wood-engravers.