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In a subsequent paper, " Additional Notes on the Native Tulip-tree of New 
South Wales (Telopea speciosissima)" (Journ. of Bot. v, 140), Dr. Bennett modifies some 
of his previous remarks, stating that he has since ascertained, by careful examination, 
that plucking the flowers generally, but not invariably, destroys the flowering of a 
particular stem during the following year. 
Dr. Bennett says that the best time for transplanting Waratahs from the bush 
is- when they are in flower. Our experience seems to bear out that view, though, with 
our changeable seasons, we have had successful plantings at other periods. 
It is to be borne in mind that while Waratahs appear to flourish in very barren 
soil, it may be that the soil underneath may be peaty and the conditions altogether 
better than may appear on the surface. At all events it is an important error to treat 
Waratahs as if they disliked good treatment. Some of the best Waratah plants I have 
ever seen were in a rose border, the soil stiff, and fairly enriched with manure. 
Distribution. The Waratah is found on the coast and mountain districts 
of New South Wales, from the New England in the north to the Clyde and Braidwood 
districts in the south. It is one of those plants which finds its southern limit where 
the sandstone formation" ends ; it does not pass over to the granite there. It delights 
in rocky situations, and if it were not for the fact that it grows frequently in very rough 
country, it would be threatened with extinction. It is, of course, common in the Blue 
Mountains. 
Mr. W. J. Bate, of Tenterfield, informs me that it grows at Pheasant Creek, 
25-30 miles north-east of Glen Innes, on high unsettled country on the watershed 
between the Mitchell and the Rocky or Timbarra River. This is west of the Rocky 
River. 
Mr. John Whitton, Tenterfield, describes much the same locality as 40 miles 
south-east of Tenterfield on the eastern watershed on a high table-land range near 
Mt. Spiraby. 
Mr. J. Kneipp, of Glen Lines, says the only place known to him where the Waratah 
grows in New England is about 42 miles north-east of Glen Innes. It grows high on 
the mountain in very barren country, gravel and white sand, thickly timbered, and 
with many kinds of undergrowth. 
Mr. J. F. White, of Shannon Vale, Glen Innes, defines the local Waratah country 
as a tract between Glen Elgin Station and Pheasant Creek Tin Mines about 40 miles in 
a north-easterly direction from Glen Innes. The country at first sight is much like the 
country about Gosford, but of granite instead of sandstone. It is useless for grazing, 
and about 2,800 feet above sea- level. Mr. White says that many of the bush flowers 
of the coast are here, including he believes the Flannel Flower, but he has not seen it. 
This is the locality visited by Mr. E. C. Andrews, Geological Surveyor, who also found 
the Waratah so far north. 
Mr. H. A. Smith, of Tenterfield, speaks of the same locality as Pheasant Creek 
Tin Mines, 45 miles east or north-east of Glen Tunes, Very poor granite country. 
