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villosa. In Amarantaceae the genus Ptilotus has been altered 
partly to Trichinium, and a similar change in Portulaccaceae has 
taken place with Claytonia, from which Calandrinia has been 
separated. The small family Illecebraceae has been merged with 
Caryophyliaceae. In Cruciferae Cabsella partly and Thlaspi 
have been transferred to Hutchinsia. Several interesting changes 
have been made in Leguminosae. The plant previously known 
as Daviesia horrida is now referred to D, brevifolia; this is a fairly 
common plant in certain situations around Mount Lofty. 
Eutaxia empetrifolia had an earlier nam.e, so now becomes E. 
microphylla. The well-known Sturt Pea is to lose its connection 
with Dampier, as this plant was given another name three years 
earlier, and. although it was under another genus (Donia) the 
specific name, according to botanical rules, must stand. * The 
Sturt Pea must now be designated CAianthus speciosus. Mr. 
Black has revised Su'ahisona and added several new species. An- 
other popular plant to have its name changed is Correa speciosa 
which is shown as C. rubra. The genus Microcybe in Rutaceae 
has been separated from Eriostemo?i and two species described. 
Our well-known heather is 'fetratheca pilosa, and grows through- 
out the hills, while T. ericijolia is only recorded from Kangaroo 
Island where also Air. Black records a new species T. halma-. 
turina. The common coast plant previously called Adriana 
quadripartita is now correctly stated as A. KlotzschiL The 
Tepper Herbarium, which was recently donated to the section, 
was the means of placing Phyllanthus Tatei in its true position i 
under Micrantheum Tatei. The only known specimens of this, 
species are now in our possession. Still another alteration ini 
Euphorbiaceae is the splitting up of Beyeria opaca into B. Les- 
chenaultii and a variety. A new species from Kangaroo Island, 
Beyeria subtecta, is recorded. 
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PLANT SURVEY AND HERBARIUM. 
Several meetings of the keepers of the Herbarium were held; 
during the quarter and much work was accomplished in sorting 
out plants received. Parcels of flowers were received from the ! 
following: — 
1. Aloorland^s School, collected by Alargaret Evans and 
Eileen Aliatke. 
2. Mr. B. Hand, 19 specimens from Streaky Bay. 
3. Mr. L. Reese, Minnie Downs, parcels Nos. 4 and S. | 
4. Air. F. S. Jones, Oodnadatta, 10 species. j 
5. Mr. J. A. Hogan, 30 species from Port Lincoln. , 
BrmrirrTTn). 
