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easily propagated by cuttings, and can be transplanted safely. Like tlie pre- 

 ceding species, it is hardy enough for any aspect, perhaps the cooler the better. 

 JBrachyglottis 7'epanda, Forst. The well known Pukapuka grows best 

 near the sea, and may be observed in the greatest abundance about Port 

 Nicholson. It is cultivated without any trouble ; here it requires some 

 attention to shelter ; its large panicles of scented flowers blossom in September 

 and October. 



ERICEiB. 



Gauliheria antipoda, Forst. A small prostrate shrub with white flowers, 

 abundant on the Malvern Hills. 



Gaultheria rupestris, Br. A shi-ubby coriaceous-foliaged plant of compact 

 habit ; gTows freely ; suitable for rockwork. 



Two other Gaultherice are very distinct j one, of prostrate habit, bears a 

 round white flower, which is eaten, under the name of " chuckiechuck." 



Cyothodes acerosa, Br. A very beatitiful shrub, with blight green acerose 

 leaves glaucous underneath. The flowers are creamy white, bell-shaped, very 

 small ; the drupe is sometimes coral red, sometimes snow white. The plant is 

 not at all uncommon about the outskirts of the bush. We have noticed that 

 it is a difficult species to remove safely. Like many other natives, the beautiful 

 colour of the shrub depends much on the situation in which it is grown. 



Leucopogon fasciculatus, Bich. "We have known this shrub mistaken for 

 Leptospermum ericoides, to which its foliage bears some resemblance. It bears 

 small creamy flowers ; the fruit an orange red drupe. Grows well from seed. 



Dracophyllum longifoliwm, Br. Generally distributed through the hilly 

 country. The singular-looking Grass-tree deserves a place in the shrubbery, if 

 only for the contrast afibrded by its grassy-looking brownish green foliage. 

 It is hardy, but of slow growth. 



Dracophyllum rosmarinifolium, Forst. An alpine, with reddish lineate 

 leaves stifier than those of the preceding species ; very slow growing, and 

 requires attention as to shade and shelter after removal till new roots are 

 formed. Like many other hard-wooded plants, it prefers an admixture of peat 

 and sand. 



Myrsine^. 



Mrysine salicina, Heward. Specimens obtained from Port Nicholson are 

 sufficiently hai^dy to withstand the severities of our southern winter. Its long 

 linear leaf gives a conspicuous appearance to the foliage of this species. 



Myrsiue Urvillei. Has a very extensive range from the sea beach to a 

 considerable altitude in the mountain ranges. From its hardiness and compact 

 form of growth, it is admirably adapted for a sheltering screen. It can be 

 removed with safety when of a large size. 



