CuzEsEMAN.— On, Naturalized Plants of Auckland District. 298 
Iris germanica, L. This species, originally a garden escape, has now firmly 
established itself in most districts. (Europe.) 
* Watsonia angusta, Ker. (?) An escape from gardens. (Cape.) 
Gladiolus sp. A frequent garden escape. (Cape?) 
Antholyza ethiopica, L. Has established itself in several localities near 
Auckland. (Cape.) 
AMARYLLIDE. 
Agave americana, L. Old plants throw up a multitude of suckers. (Tropical 
N. America.) 
Liniacez. 
Asparagus officinalis, L. Solitary plants are frequently seen, doubtless 
originating from seeds conveyed by birds from gardens. 
(Europe.) 
Allium vineale, L. Not uncommon, especially in abandoned Maori cultiva- 
tions, and sandy plats near the sea. (Europe.) 
* ,  ampeloprasum, L. Shores of Doubtless Bay. (Europe.) 
Asphodelus fistulosus, L. Plentiful about Mongonui. (S. Europe.) 
* Aloe latifolia, Haworth. An escape from gardens near Auckland. 
(Cape.) 
J UNCACER. 
* Juncus tenuis, Willd. Northern Wairoa; Paparata Valley; Rangiriri ; 
Ngaruawahia; between Hamilton and Cambridge. I am 
now inclined to consider this species as an importation. 
(Europe.) 
ARVIDEE. ; 
Richardia africana, Kunth. Ditches and waste places, now plentiful about 
Auckland and in many places of the country townships. 
(Cape.) 
Colocasia antiquorum, Schott. The taro of the natives, often lingering in 
their deserted cultivations for many years. (Tropies.) 
Alocasia indica, Schott. Stated in the Handbook to have been introduced 
and cultivated by the natives. I have not seen it. (Tropies.) 
NALES. 
Aponogeton distachyon, L. In streams at Waimate, Bay of Islands. Origi- 
nally planted by the early missionaries. (Cape.) 
CvPERACEZX. 
Cyperus tenellus, Linn. f. Now spread throughout the greater portion of the 
district, from Whangarei to the Upper Waikato. In 1862 
confined to a limited district in the immediate neighbourhood 
of Auckland. Considered to be indigenous by Mr. Kirk. 
(Cape.) 
