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ridges. Its numerous blue flowers are arranged in dense, globular 

 heads on scapes about one foot high. The Epacrids [Epacridem) 

 are represented by six genera and thirteen species, most of which 

 are found in the eastern portion. Species of Lencopoijon and 

 Epacris obiusifolia, 8m., usually flower very profusely in spring- 

 time, and when in bloom are attractive objects. The last-named 

 species is generally found on swampy or moist land. Jasminece 

 include two genera and four species, only one of which, Jusmiyium 

 lineare, R.Br., extends to the western boundary. J. suavisshnnm, 

 Lindl., has very sweetly scented flowers. With one exception 

 the Apocynece and Asclepiadece are twiners or climbers, some of 

 them ascending the tallest trees. They are to be seen in many 

 of the scrubs and much of the timbered country, though nowhere 

 plentifully. The eight indigenous genera and species of the 

 Boraginece are, with one exception, widely distributed both on 

 high and low land. Myosotis av.stralis, K.Br., the native " forget- 

 me-not," is found only in the eastern portion, generally by the 

 borders of streams or in damp, shady places, and its flowers vary 

 from white to blue. The Order Convolvidace(f, consists of eight 

 genera and nine species, many of which produce rather showj^ 

 flowers of various colours. Some of them, such as Cressa cretica, 

 Linn., often cover a space several yards square, and when in 

 bloom are a charming sight. The three genera and fourteen 

 indigenous species of Solanece are found almost all over this area, 

 some being fairly abundant. A few kinds are suspected poison- 

 plants, but the introduced species of Datura and Nicotiana have 

 the worst reputation in this respect. Stockmen sometimes cook 

 the ripe fruits of Solanum esuriale, Lindl. (Native Tomato), and 

 eat them with their mutton chops. They are also eaten fresh. 

 Scrophularinece are represented by eight genera and seventeen 

 species, which are widely distributed, but more plentifully in the 

 eastern than in the western part. Many of them are very pretty 

 flowering plants, and certain of them are used as rustic remedies. 

 Three genera and seventeen species comprise the Myoporinece of 

 the north-west. A few attain the dimensions of small trees, but 

 the greater number are of shrubby habit. Most of them occur 



