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Cunn., is only recorded from two localities in Victoria in 

 Bentham's Flora, one of these being Sealers' Cove. Again, 

 Xanthosia tridentata^ D.C., which was found at an elevation 

 of 1,000 feet, is only recorded from Wilson's Promontory in 

 Victoria. 



Although the present list is by no means a complete one, it is 

 interesting to note that of the whole of the Natural orders repre- 

 sented in Victoria thirty-one so far appear unrepresented on 

 the Promontory. The orders are, however, all small ones — 

 Ceratophyllese, Nymphaeaceae, Magnoliacese, Menispermeae, 

 Capparideoe, Elatinese, Zygophylleae, Celastrineae, Sapindacese, 

 Plumbaginese, Amarantacese, Frankeniaceae, Phytolaccaceae, 

 Nyctaginese, Lythrarie^e, Ampelideae, Olacineae, Callitrichaceae, 

 Loranthaceae, Passifloreae,Cucurbitaceae, Jasmineae, Asclepiadaceae, 

 Orobancheae, Ericaceae, Coniferae, Palmae, Alismaceae, Phil- 

 hydreae, Eriocauleae, Rhizospermae. Of these, however, repre- 

 sentatives of the Ceratophyllepe, Lythrarieae, and Rhizospermae, 

 as well as others also, are sure to be found on careful search, but 

 it is curious that no Grevilleas appear to occur in the Park, 

 although many localities would be suitable for them. 



Unfortunately the list also includes eleven naturalized aliens 

 (Nos. 16*, 41*, 56*, 90*, 175*, 237^ 245^ 286*, 292^ 309*, 

 326*), which are distinguished on the list by an asterisk. The 

 spread of these weeds has been favoured by the fires and by the 

 presence of stock, among the commonest and most widely spread 

 being Picris hieracioides (Hawkweed Picris) and Fapaver 

 hyhridum (Hybrid Poppy). So far only one plant (Cape Weed) 

 which is a " Thistle under the Act " appears to have obtained 

 entry. The abundance of sorrel wherever the carcasses of dead 

 cattle have rotted is worthy of note, the seed having probably 

 been carried by birds or by the animal itself, and flourishing in 

 the soil enriched with humus around the carcass. 



A few observations made upon the flora and fauna of the 

 Park by Messrs. Audas and St. John are given beneath, together 

 with a list of the birds noted by Mr. St. John, the total amounting 

 to d>T„ whereas during the excursion in 1905-6 only 72 were 

 noted. On the whole, however, the avian fauna does not seem to 

 be increasing, but rather the reverse, especially as regards the 

 numbers of individuals. The recent fires appear to be partly 

 responsible for this, and also for the destruction of much valuable 

 timber, all the trees on Mt. Wilson, for instance, having been 

 destroyed. Over the older burnt portions a dense scrub has 

 sprung up, making locomotion difticult, and it will probably be 

 many years before the Park is restored to its pristine grandeur. 

 The urgency of the appointment of a ranger is well indicated by 

 the fact that over 200 head of cattle and a few horses were found 

 enjoying iUicit grazing in the Park. To some extent the 



