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many of them widely distributed. Several species of both these 

 Orders have a bad reputation amongst stockowners, and are 

 annually considered the cause of the deaths of many animals, 

 especially sheep. 



The Gy^nnospermcH consist of one genus and three species of 

 ConifercE, and one genus, two species and two varieties of 

 Cycadew. It should be remembered, however, that a few 

 authorities have described as species what others consider 

 varieties of Macrozamia spiralis^ Miq. 



MonocotyledonecE not only include some of the most beautiful, 

 dwarf, flowering plants of the north-west, but also many of the 

 greatest economic value. Most of the species are abundantly 

 distributed all over this region. The Orchidece comprise both 

 epiphytal and terrestrial kinds, the latter greatly predominating. 

 Altogether there are sixteen genera and thirty-nine species, most 

 of which are found in the eastern division. Only two, Cym- 

 bidium canaliculatuin, R.Br., an epiphytal species, and Ptero- 

 stylis rvfa. R.Br., a terrestrial plant, extend from the eastern 

 to the western boundary of this region. In many places the 

 terrestrial species are an interesting feature of the flora, whilst 

 the epiphytal kinds give variety to the arboreal vegetation. 

 There are two indigenous genera and three species of Iridece, but 

 they do not appear to be plentiful anywhere. The white- 

 flowering variety of Patersonia glauca, R.Br., is a charming plant 

 and well worth garden culture. Amongst the Amaryllidece and 

 Liliacece are many beautiful flowering plants, several of which 

 make a great floral display throughout the summer and autumn 

 months. There are thirteen genera and fifty-two species of the 

 Order Cyperacecu, many of which are distributed over the greater 

 part of this area. Some are eaten by stock, but are not con- 

 sidered of much feeding value, and quite a number are of an 

 ornamental character when in bloom. They are found on dry 

 and wet land, on strong soils and in sandy and gravelly places. 



Graminece are more largely represented by species than any 

 other Order recorded in this Census, and they are abundantly 

 distributed over nearly the whole of this region. Although I 



