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THE AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST. 113 
sunny weather he is basking in the sun, indifferent to the clang 
of the ferry boat, or the hurrying footsteps of the many passers 
by. Nature having been so kind and gracious in giving Mos- 
man or Cremorne this specimen of her wondrous art, and placed 
as it is, right at one of the doorways of our pretty bay, surely 
it is up to the residents of the suburb to have steps taken to pre- 
serve it for all time against the inroads of the future. I would 
suggest that a strong ornamental fence be placed in position 
round the sides and back of the rock, which should be known as 
the ‘Lizard’ or ‘Goanna Rock.’ ” 
Under the kind guidance of Mr. Finckh a small party 
visited the bay and inspected the rock, and also another most 
interesting example of nature’s sculpture. The “Lizard Rock” 
can be readily seen from the steamer, being situated at the left 
hand corner of the wharf. The head is pointing towards the — 
harbour, and shows the eye and nostril very distinctly. 
Leaving the steamer at the Mosman terminus, our guide 
took us round the top of the bay, where there lie a couple of 
blocks of sandstone, just on the edge of the embankment, which 
bear a striking resemblance to sections of petrified tree trunks. 
These objects are well worthy of inspection by our members. 
VISIT TO TARONGA PARK. 
Those who allowed other engagements to prevent their at- 
tendance at the excursion to Taronga Park on Saturday, 10th 
February, missed a pleasant and instructive afternoon’s enter- 
tainment. About 30 members were present, under the leader- 
ship of Mr. A. S. le Souef. 
Hach visit one pays to this picturesque spot seems to bring 
home more forcibly the fact that the greatest care has been 
taken to preserve the natural beauties of the surroundings. The 
great bulk of the natural vegetation in the park remains in its 
original position, and many native trees and shrubs have been 
added. Of the trees, practically all growing there are native, it 
being possible to number the few foreign ones on the fingers of 
one hand. Of course, most of the smaller vegetation—that used 
in the flower beds—is exotic, and with these plants some fine 
effects are produced. The cannas especially are very showy at 
the present time, and the small heliotrope-coloured lantana (ZL. 
Sellowidna) made a good display in places. : 
Tn’ the use of native’ trees, much advantage has been taken 
of the different tints of green, our lighter greéns, such as the 
