Supplementary Material Added to Volume 3
No. 8. Part II. Alstonia constricta, F.v.M. A "BITTER BARK." (Family APOCYNACEAE.)
Leaves. — During the last drought, Mr. F. B. Guthrie analysed the leaves of this tree, with the view of ascertaining its fodder-value. Following is his result: —
| Water. | Ash. | Fibre. | Ether Extract (Oil,&c) | Albuminoids. | Carbo-hydrates. | Nutrient value. | Albuminoid ratio. | Tannin (oak bark). | |
| Quinine ... 51.72 | 3.65 | 9.22 | 1.89 | 9.00 | 24.52 | 37 3/4 | 1:3 1/4 | 1.7 |
(Agric. Gazette, N.S. W., Oct., 1899.)
ILLUSTRATIONS.
"Quinine tree," Weelamurra, beyond Bourke. — (Kerry & Co.)
"Quinine." A small plant, Coonamble. — (C. J. MeMaster.) This shows its characteristic habit in its juvenile stage
