I 14 A NEW ZEALAND NATURALIST'S CALENDAR. 



which all grow within reach of the sea spray, to realise 

 how thick in texture many of these seaside plants are. 



On a still sunny day one may lie down in a hollow of 

 the sandhills and enjoy a most absolute rest. With the 

 view bounded at the distance of a few feet or yards by 

 the yellow sand or its dull green or brownish mantle, and 



Mesembryanthemum australe. 

 the open sky above, the thoughts may wander into far 

 distant regions, oblivious of the cares of life, or of the 

 fact that we are only a little distance from the busy 

 haunts of men. Limited as is the view, it is very restful, 

 and to the ear there only comes the everlasting " break, 

 break, break " of the sea. 



