Telopea is published by the National Herbarium of New South Wales, Royal Botanic 
Gardens Sydney. It covers the field of systematic botany in Australia specialising in the 
flora of New South Wales. 
Telopea is pubUshed twice yearly, in March and September. 
Annual subscription 
Within Australia 
Individuals $20 
Institutions $40 
Overseas 
Individuals and institutions, air mail A$50 
Subscriptions start with the September issue. 
Subscription details, with a cheque or money order made out to the Royal Botanic 
Gardens Sydney, should be sent to: 
The Finance Officer 
Royal Botanic Gardens 
Mrs Macquaries Road 
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia 
Cover illustration 
The Waratah, Telopea speciosissima (Sm.) R. Br., belongs to the family Proteaceae. The 
species is endemic in eastern New South Wales and is the official State floral emblem. 
Illustration by David Mackay 
