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was in places covered with dense growths of red gum, northern 
pine, niailce, and sheoak. 'Fhc trees grew in defined belts con- 
taining only' one species. Birds v^■erc not plentiful. ^Opposite the 
entrance to tlie pound was a peak known as Fred\s Nob, from 
wiiich there was a terrific drop to the outside. W'ildflowers were 
abundant and tine, especially the white Grevillea. Xanthorrhea 
also grew to perfection. A species of wattle was m bloom at the 
time of the visit, and was greatly admired. I he great ambition 
of the patry to stand on the highest point in the Flinders Range 
could not be accomjdished until the end of the trip, when an 
arduous and laborious climb was crowned by success, and the 
wearied tourists reclined against the trigonometrical cairn that 
marks the summit. 
Mr. |. M. Black spoke about some of the botanical specimens 
collected on the trip, d’hey included tlie Desert Rose, the Hibis- 
cus, and i lybanthus d'atei, of which there are only two specimens 
in Adelaide, one in Melbourne and one at Kew. The Pimelea Pet- 
rophila is found only in the Flinders Range. 
EXCURSION TO KUITPO FOREST, 28th APRIL, J925. 
A party of members visited the Kuitpo Forest under the 
direction of Mr. H. H. Corbin, B.Sc., who controls the forest. 
'J’he forester in charge, Mr. Durward, met the party and provided 
facilities for having morning tea. The buildings comprise huts 
built of local timber which are used by parties of boys studying 
forestry who receive a ten days’ course under practical condi- 
tions. The boys come from all the schools and colleges of the 
city and they always wish to return for further training but this 
cannot be done, as facilities are not provided for an 
unlimited number. The nursery was interesting, as showing the 
treatment of pine seedlings. Experiments in dealing with the 
transplants led to healthier plants and consequent smaller pro- 
portion of loss. Close by the nursery a bare area was planted 
with 6 varieties of wattles and several gums, and this has provided 
a delightful little patch, the wattles producing flowers at various 
times of the year. A tremendous amount of experimental work 
is being carried on; requests for information and seeds come from 
all parts of the world. China has recently asked for seeds of trees 
that would grow in salt water. By planting different species in 
various situations, knowledge is soon gained as to the best habi- 
tats for certain trees. Good object lessons are to be had wlrerc 
one species has been planted in many different situations; some- 
times the hilltops are favored and sometimes the flats or gentle 
slopes. One of the most important facts are that some Australian 
trees, e.g., ironbark and sugar gum (two, excellent timber trees) 
