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3Iarsdenia Leichhardtiana was found twining over shrubs on 

 the low ridge previously referred to, and being covered with its 

 large green somewhat egg-shaped fruits (follicles) presented a 

 very ornamental appearance, 



Alimulus gracilis was noticed on the plains in small patches, 

 about six inches high, the hooded-looking little blue flowers being 

 very attractive. 



During recent years all trees which are suitable as fodder have 

 been lopped in order to provide feed for stock, and many of the 

 native trees in consequence present a very different appearance 

 from that ordinarily seen, for the process of trimming has caused 

 several species to become covered with quite a dense foliage 

 which has increased their beauty and symmetry. Amongst these 

 may be mentioned HeMrodendr on ohcefolium (Rosewood), usually 

 not a very attractive-looking tree, Myojionini jjlatycar'pwm 

 (Dogwood), Geijera parvijiora (Wilga), Sterculia diver sifolia 

 (Currajong), and Casuarina Camfta^ei (Belah), though the latter 

 three at all times add to the beauty of the landscape. Acacia 

 pendula, the far-famed Myall or Boree, alwa3's an emblem of grace 

 and beauty, does not usually recover to the full extent its former 

 attractive appearance, but a healthy half-grown plant, which each 

 year it is becoming more difficult to find owing to the fact that 

 the seedlings are so readily eaten by sheep and cattle, is one of 

 the most handsome objects to be seen amongst the members of 

 the western flora (Plate iii.). 



Eremophila Mitchelli, the widely distributed Budtha or Sandal- 

 wood, is not a fodder tree, the only part which stock appear to 

 appreciate at any time being the buds and young flowers. 



At a point about 7 or 8 miles north-easterly from Gilgandra 

 and just east of the Bidden road is an area of sandy soil formed 

 from a disintegrating sandstone, and producing a local flora of 

 its own, although interspersed with some of the common western 

 plants. The locality in question has something of a heathy 

 appearance, though owing to the presence of various tall shrubs 

 and little trees, it cannot be regarded as a typical heath. The 

 chief Eucalypts on the area are some small specimens of E. 



