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common near Hobart and with these also the leaves and 
flowers are characteristic. The flowers are in single 
"balls, 2 or 3 in the leaf axil in the Spreading Acacia 
(A.diffusa), Flowers in a spike and a whorl of leaves 
characterize A,Verticillata, from which the Drooping 
Acacia is distinguished by the drooping habit, darker, 
softer foliage and looser spike. It is worthy of note 
that this species (A.riceana) grows only in Tasmania, 
mainly in S, 'E, — 
In cases of do\ibt, or with tftfe less common 
species the glands on the leaves,- shape of the pod, the 
funicle (or rope) which attaches the seed to the pod 
are other features of value for identification. 
A HE 1 ? ORCHID . 
Mrs. L. Rodway reports the finding of, what 
she believes is, a new Tasmanian orchid. This is to 
bo sent away for identification and when it comes back 
we v/ill publish further particulars together with a 
drawing. It looks like a Ptercstylis and has long 
horns. 
MEETINGS. 
The Hon. Secretary will notify members by 
letter of any meetings to be held. 
