Notes on a species of Eucalyptus (E. haemastoma) not hitherto recorded in Tasmania

Among the timber trees of this colony, a species of Eucalyptus, popularly known as the "gum-topped stringy bark," has long been familiar to saw mill proprietors and splitters; but through some strange oversight on the part of botanical collectors it has never hitherto been included in the Flora of Tasmania. Some two years ago, having been asked by a friend to ascertain its botanical name, I found that no tree answering its description had yet been scientifically recognised; and I at once sought the aid of friends in various parts of the island, requesting them to obtain specimens in flower for identification, but without success.
In February last, I was fortunate enough to fall in with a well-grown tree in full blossom, specimens of which were forwarded to Baron Von Mueller with a result which will be best described by quoting from a letter which he has kindly forwarded me: —"Your letter of 2nd April is before me concerning the Hemiphloious stringy bark tree, and after your lucid remark there can be no doubt that it is Eucal. haemastoma of Sir James Smith, so that your circumspect exertions have been rewarded by the discovery of a species of Eucalyptus new to Tasmania. This species has latterly also been found in Gippsland, and I have been able to study more fully its characteristics. You could oblige me by noting the differences of the timber (as opportunity occurs), and also of the seedlings."