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Excursions 
S.A. NAT., VOL. XIV. 
May, 19M. 
many trees and shrubs ot‘ Australian and exotic origin, and the 
extensive beds of flowers, the charming rock designs with their 
special plants and the creek flowing tlirough the property. At 
every turn there were fresh beauties to be seen and many were 
the exclamations of delight as the party proceeded from vista to 
vista. It tvas felt by all that a very distinct privilege has been 
granted to our Section through Mr. Melrose’s generosity in allow- 
ing our members to pay this visit; this privilege was appreciated 
xxry much. A large number of aviaries were situated close to 
the home and the inmates consisted of a large assortment of 
beautiful and rare birds, Australian and otlicrs. Situated along 
the banks of the creek were a number of large enclosures wherein 
were kept larger birds of many sorts. 
In a large tvire-nelted run were seen about 20 deer, 3 emus, 
5 kangaroos and 2 tvallabies. One kangaroo was an albino form 
and another soon made friends with several of the party. These 
animals were quite contented in their extensive enclosure and were 
safe irom harm as Avell. 
The following native plants were observed on the property:— 
Soursob (Oxedis rorniculata). Harebell (Waldcnhrr>^ia 'gracilis). 
Convolvulus (C. ernbescevs), and Eryngvum sp. but not in flower. 
The wool shed was visited before the party left. 
On the return through the Torrens Gorge a stop was made 
and the Olite Gum {Encalyptus elaeophora) was collected. A 
search was made for the rare violet shrub [Hymenant hera angus- 
tijoria) whicli grows in the Torrens bed somewhere in the Cioree, 
but it Avas not seen. 
OSBORXE. LE EE\ RE PEXIXSULA, May 13, 1933. 
About 20 members took pari in the outing which was led 
by Messrs. E. H. Ising (Chairman) and B. C. Cotton. On the 
walk from the Station to the beach the plant life was (jbserved. 
It Avas regretful to see hoAV the boxthorn AA*as spreading which is 
let to increase without hindrance. I'he pig face (Carpobrotns 
aequilaterabs) was common on the flats and It was explained 
how this plant stores Avater in the specialh' adapted leaves, thus 
being enabled to Avithstand the heat of summer on the dry sand. 
Other natives noticed were the berry saltbush (Enchylaena to- 
mentosa) the Clematis (C. microphylla), sword rush (Lepidos- 
perma gfadiatinn). \^*hen the sandhills were reached the follow- 
ing were seen: — Sracvola crassijolia with its specially thickened 
leaves, and rounded shape to act as a protection against the pre- 
vailing Avinds. Leucopogon parvijlorus which seems to follow 
the sandhills along the coast, the silvery Spinifex trailers (S. 
hirsuUis) a grass Avhich makes a wonderful sand binder which 
