50 T'ransactions, — Miscellaneous. 
B-——UNDER-SHRUBS AND CREEPERS. 
Hymenanthera latifolia b. tasmanica. 
Hymenanthera latifolia c. chathamica. 
Rocky and sandy places on the coast, but remarkably local ; b., Spirits Bay 
to Onitangi Beach, rare; c, Chatham Islands, compact shrubs, 
2ft. to 4 ft. high when growing on exposed sandy beaches ; increased 
by seeds and euttings. Young plants may be seen in the gardens of 
the Auckland Acclimatization Society. 
Ulex europeus, L., furze, gorse, Europe.—Naturalized throughout the Colony. 
U. nanus b. gallii, dwarf furze, British Islands. 
Spartium scoparium, broom, Europe. 
Naturalized in many places in New Zealand; valuable, and readily 
propagated by seed. I believe Ulex gallii would prove more effective 
for our object than U. ewropeus, but it has not been introduced into 
the Colony. 
Rubus discolor, blackberry, Europe.—On sands this plant forms dense bushes, 
almost impervious to cattle. It is naturalized in several localities, and 
may be increased by seeds or cuttings. 
Coprosma acerosa.—Abundant on coastal sands ; seeds freely. 
Opuntia vulgaris, prickly pear, South America.—Mr. Knorpp states that this - 
plant has been successfully applied in reclaiming coast sands in Madras, 
but that it has become so abundant as to be a serious hindrance to 
travellers in certain localities. It has long been cultivated in the 
Province of Auckland without evincing any tendency to spontaneous 
propagation ; it would prove serviceable in most parts of the North 
Island, although not in the South. Increased by cuttings, which merely 
require to be laid on the surface of the sand. 
Olearia semidentata.—Said to form compact dwarf masses on the sandy shores 
of the Chatham Islands, where it is endemic. 
Cassinia leptophylla, cotton-wood.—Common on sand-hills all round the coast ; 
seeds abundantly. 
Leucopogon frazeri.—Common on sands and open places ; seldom more than 
six inches in height ; stems creeping, ascending at the tips; seeds. 
Vinca major, large periwinkle, Europe.—Naturalized to many places; the 
trailing stems take root at the tips and speedily form a close covering to 
the surface. 
Veronica speciosa, large koromiko, Hokianga.—Grows on sand, forming a 
compact, luxuriant bush ; easily increased by seeds or cuttings. 
V. diefenbachii, Chatham Islands.—Valuable on account of its ‘peculiar 
depressed and spreading habit. 
Veronica elliptica.—Of similar value to the preceding, but of taller growth. 
