September, 1952 THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST 
Page one 
EDITORIAL 
This issue re-introduces to members the “South Australian 
Naturalist” in its original size, as first published by the Section in 1919. 
The Committee decided that this action was necessary, and in future our 
[ournal will appear as either a 16 or 32-page issue, depending on the 
amount of material the editor has on hand. The decision to alter the 
size was not lightly made, but as the Chairman’s report clearly showed, 
rising costs must be faced. To continue with the larger size the 
Committee would be faced with the problem of finding between £50 to 
£60 above the subscription extra each year to finance the “Naturalist.” 
By reducing the size the Committee hopes that a saving of at least £40 
per annum will be made. 
This problem is not ours alone, for discussions with members of the 
Field Naturalists Club of Victoria reveals that their Committee is faced 
with the same problem. Undoubtedly membership assists, but even this 
will not cover all the increases, despite the very fair treatment we are 
receiving from our printers. 
Wild Flower and Nature Show: 
Our show will again be held in the Liberal Club Hall, North 
Terrace and it will be officially opened at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 3. 
Members will regret to learn that Mrs. Thomas Playford cannot open 
it as requested, due to a serious illness. 
Already offers of exhibits and help have been received. Trans- 
Australian-Airlines have again offered to carry free up to 40 lbs. weight 
of plants for the Show from the main interstate capitals. Both the South 
Australian and Technological Museums have offered exhibits, and 
responses to requests for plant specimens for the exhibition have been 
most gratifying. 
Bunches of flowers from cultivated wild flowers will also be required 
for the flower stall, and members who can assist in this matter are asked 
to advise Mrs. C. Norton. 
The theme for the show will be “Wild Flowers under Cultivation,” 
but in addition displays of native plants suitable for cultivation in the 
drier parts of the State will be made. 
It is hoped that all members will make an effort to attend, and if 
possible assist with the work. Members’ tickets will be available for 
the duration of the Show at 1/- each. Prices for admission for the general 
public will be 1 /-, and 3d. for children up to 12 years of age. Concessions 
for parties of school children above this age will be given if 15 or more 
attend in one party, and application should be made to the Show 
Convener for details. 
Members will be assured of an interesting meeting on September 
22 when Mr. Crosbie Morrison, interstate delegate to the R.A.O.U. 
