IV THE TASMANIAN FLOEA. 



The intersticial keys are not uniform. Those necessarily arbitrary are 

 dichotomously arranged ; where permissible more direct comparison has been 

 adopted. 



Flowering periods are more general than particular, and local distribution 

 is, perhaps, all too meagre. 



The synonyms included -are only those required for reference to yon 

 Mueller's works, Bentham's " Flora Australiensis," and Hooker's " Flora 

 TasmanisB." 



In the Appendix will be found a Dictionary that is something more than a 

 Glossary. Names of genera and most of those constructed from [the names of 

 individuals have not been included. Immediately before the body of the work, 

 appears a Key to the Natural Orders and some other groups. This is constructed 

 purely to help those who approach the study with little or no previous 

 experience. 



The author would take this opportunity of expressing his thanks to very 

 numerous friends who have helped him. Chiefly amongst these W. V. 

 Fitzgerald, who for years forwarded valuable material ; T. B, Moore, for many 

 most interesting plants ; Aug. Simson, for the use of his fine collection ; Alex. 

 Morton, whose persistence alone prevented disaster daring the incubation of this 

 work ; and R. M. Johnston, for kindlv help whenever needed. 



Hohart, 1903. 



