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In a letter recently received from Mr. C. Traill he states that “ the totara 
of Stewart Island, P. Halli, is sometimes referred to by the Natives as s kiri. 
kotukutuku (resembling bark of native fuchsia), to distinguish it from the comm non 
totara to the north of Foveaux Strait, which has thicker bark, called ‘amok bai ae 
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Page 19. Eleeocarpus Hookerianus, Raoul. 
I learn’ from Mr. Colenso that this is termed mahimahi by the northe m 
Natives, pokaka by those in the South. 
Page 27. Dodoneea viscosa, Linné. 
This is also called ake-rautangi by the Maoris, according to Archdeacon 
W. L. Williams. — 
Page 29. Dacrydium cupressinum, Solander. 
The male catkins of the rimu differ widely from those of any other specic aa 
of Dacrydium : they are terminal, solitary or, rarely, in twos or threes, erect 
green, and inconspicuous, consisting of many series of imbricating anther-scales 
triancular-ovate at the base. Tikes below have the connective ae 
narrowed into very long linear points thrice as long as the base; but the upper 
connectives are Abner narrowed into very short nbants scureaiee exceeding the 
base, or shorter. 
Page 39. Olea montana, Hook. f. 
I learn from Archdeacon W. L. Williams that this species is termed roror oO 
by the Natives. 
Page 41. Podocarpus dacrydioides, A. Rich. . 
I learn from Mr. Colenso that this is also termed kahika by southern 
Natives. | 
Page 57. Dacrydium Bidwilli, Hook. f. 
This species, with other alpine plants, has been recently discovered by 
Mr. J. Adams, B.A., on the summit of Te Moehau, Cape Colville, a most : 
unexpected extension of its northern range, 
Page 65. Podocarpus nivalis, Hook. f. 
This species was also found by Mr. Adams on the summit of Te Moehau. 
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Page 77. Carpodetus serratus, Forster. , 
I learn from Mr. C. Traill that this is the puna-weta of the Maoris of — 
Stewart Island. 
Page $3. Sophora tetraptera, Aiton, 
The inner bark of this EE is often used by bushmen as a poultice for 
sprains, &¢. 
It has long been known that the tui in somie districts, and probably the 
bell-bird in others, assist in the fertilisation of the kowhai, although it does ne 
absolutely require the aid of either birds or insects; but tory are aware, ahaa ry 
that a large parrot (Nestor meridionalis) occasionally takes the place of t he 
honey-birds in aiding the process. The following account of a scene witnes sed 
by Mr. Colenso, F. R. S,, at Matuku, a village “ picturesquely situated on the 
ridge or summit of a very high hill in the Old Patea district, and surrounde d by 
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