an underground runner, and in places it takes charge completely. 
It is unfortunate that this plant has spread so much, as it must 
take the place of some native plants. 
One of the Diana lilies ( Dianella laevis), a rare plant in our 
State, was found in this portion of the park. We have only 
two kinds; the other one (D. revoluta) is as common as the other 
is uncommon. The former can be distinguished by its open 
leaf -sheaths and yellow anthers. 
3. The Rising Open Portion on the East 
}-IERE we have the red gum in the lower parts and the pepper- 
mint and blue gum on the higher slopes. The habitat here 
is fairly open and there are a few shrubs, many more under- 
shrubs, and an abundance of small ground plants, including 
annuals and bulb-like plants such as orchids and members of 
the lily family. 
II. THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS 
"PHIS end of the park may be separated into three divisions as 
follows : 
1. The north-east part, divided by the railway line. 
2. The two ridges running into Long Gully. 
3- Long Gully and the two slopes leading into it. 
These eastern highlands cannot be separated arboreally, but 
they can physiographically, although the gum trees have their 
preferences as to habitat and soil. 
1. The North-east Section 
THIS section rises to the highest altitude in the park, ranging 
from 1,000 feet to 1,550 feet above sea level. It has two 
creeks, Workanda and one leading into it, two waterfalls, and 
two tunnels, and is deeply dissected by gullies and ridges. This 
park of the park is the least known on account of its rugged 
nature and its steepness, but it is the most interesting area and 
it contains the best scenic views and through it the Queen 
Victoria drive passes. It can be approached by the old~ road 
from Belair, passing Sheoak Hill, but is hardly suitable for 
motor traffic, or it can be approached from the opposite direction 
through Crafers, Waverley Ridge (of which the northern 
boundary is an extension), and Upper Sturt. By railway the 
train is taken to Long Gully and from the station it is necessary 
to climb up the hill at the back, from which point the various 
features diverge. 
This section may be divided, for convenience, as follows: 
A. Workanda Creek. 
P». A long ridge running west. 
C. The Queen Victoria Drive. 
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