Seeds of species of this Australian genus are continually asked for, and supplied from Kew. The following notices represent the progress made in their cultivation in various parts of the world:—

Assam.—

Mr. Gustav Mann reports:—" Eucalyptus Globuhis is by far the fastest growing species cultivated in the Khási Hills, and next to it comes Eucalyptus rostrata"

Bengal.—

Dr. King remarks:—"The Eucalypti from Queensland give little more hope of success than the more southern species, by the planting of which in the plains of Bengal sanguine people hoped to abolish malaria."

Bombay, Northern Division.—

Mr. Shuttleworth reports:—" Seeds of different varieties of Eucalyptus were sown, nearly all failed. A few of E. rostrata are surviving."

Bombay, Southern Division.—

Col. Peyton reports that the plantations of difierent species of Eucalyptus do not appear to prosper, and their numbers are rapidly diminishing. . . They are weedy and whip-like in growth, and require to be propped up to prevent falling over." Near Dharwar what is supposed to be E. resinifera appears to prosper. "Four trees are remarkably fine, although only six years old. They have attained on an average 40 feet high, and are 5 inches in diameter 5 feet from the ground."

Jamaica.—

Mr. Morris reports:—"Of Australian trees the most desirable here is Grevillea robusta, which is adapted for nearly all elevations, and stands wind well. The gums (Eucalyptus) get very much blown and seldom look well except in clumps, where, for the first four or five years they are sheltered on the outside by other trees."

Saharunpore.—

Mr. Duthie reports:—" There are at present upwards of 31 species under cultivation in these gardens. . . . The healthy appearance of some of the kinds and the rapid growth they are making are sufficient reasons for encouraging their extensive cultivation in India." This is in accordance with what is known of the climate of that (extra-tropical) part of India.

Singapore.—

Mr. Murton reports:"—When sown in situ they seem to thrive fairly well in Singapore, but do not appear to stand transplanting. Eucalyptus siderophloia, E. Baileyi, and one or two other species are growing well in the nursery."

Zanzibar.—

Dr. Kirk informs me:—"The Eucalyptus citriodora from Queensland is now in less than two years from seed about 18 feet high, with wide branches."