and their Habitats. 23 



E. microphylla (R. Br.). — Is abundant at the heads of 

 the Livingstone Creek, granitic formation, and 

 along the upper courses of Benambra Creek ; at 

 elevations of 3000 to 4000 feet ; on alluvial flats, 

 Silurian formation. 



No. 40 — Emcacile. 



The order to which the true heaths belong is repre- 

 sented by the genus Gaultheria hispida, a stiff 

 branching Alpine shrub, luxuriant amid the 

 basaltic soils on the higher plateaux, blooming 

 during December and January. 



