which state we have been unable to detect any musky odour either in the flower or leaf. When growing in its native habitat, it however possesses this odour in a marked degree. Very hardy. We have procured specimens from a locality a few miles below the Rangitata glacier. It grows from cuttings most freely.

Olearia nummularifolia, Hook. f. A very erect-growing shrub with small obtuse leaves; exceedingly hardy; it is a most desirable acquisition for the front row of the shrubbery. Grows well from cuttings.

Olearia cymbifolia. Found in abundance on the spurs of Mt. Potts; its habit is very similar to that of the preceding species; its hard coriaceous leaves are so extremely recurved that the margins nearly meet; the flower heads are not solitary, as in O. nummularifolia, neither does it strike so readily from cuttings as that species. Another variety, from the River Clyde, has larger leaves than either of these two species, with flowers as in O. cymbifolia, but with leaves less recurved; it is propagated by cuttings more readily than that species.

Olearia Forsteri, Hook. f. A very common shrub about Banks' Peninsula; capital shrub for shelter; it lasts in blossom during the midsummer months, giving out a powerful fragrance; the flowers attract multitudes of Lepidopterœ. Its leaves are subject to attacks from insects. It can be propagated by cuttings, but young seedlings can always be found in abundance in any bush where the species is found growing.

Olearia avicenniœfolia, Hook. f. A mountain shrub, less densely foliaged than many other species; it is very hardy, and may be usefully planted as shelter in the bleakest spots. Its whitish flowers are fragrant. Freely grows from cuttings, but abundance of young plants can be obtained, as in the case of O. Forsteri.

Olearia virgata, Hook. f. A somewhat straggling shrub, with extremely narrow leaves; its creamy white blossom gives out a fragrant scent. We possess at least two varieties of this species.

Olearia Solandri, Hook. f. A very common shrub on the hills about Wellington Harbour; it is of upright growth, rather formal in appearance.

The whole family of Oleariœ flourish under ordinary cultivation in almost any soil; they are useful for shelter, as the majority of the species are most hardy; they are easily raised from seed, can be transplanted without trouble, and, with the exception perhaps of O. ilicifolia, are readily propagated from cuttings. The blossoms diffuse a powerful odour.

Cassinia retorta, Cunn. A small-leaved dense-growing shrub, with under surface of leaf tomentose; very common about Port Nicholson. From its silvery appearance is valuable for contrast in planting.

Cassinia leptophylla, Br. One of the commonest river-bed shrubs, too frequently met with to be held in much esteem. In habit of growth it closely

resembles C. retorta. Its general colour is dull yellowish brown. Flowers in December.

Cassinia fulvida, Hook. f. Is extensively distributed amongst the hills; general colour brownish green. Flowers in December.

Cassinia Vauvilliersii, Hook. f. Handsomest foliaged plant amongst the Cassinœ. Our specimens were obtained from the Otira Gorge, but it is generally distributed over the low hills. Colour deep dark green; leaf slightly recurved. Flowers in December and January.

All the Cassiniœ are hardy, grow well in light soil, thrive in any aspect, can be propagated by cuttings or transplanted easily. Perhaps, owing to the attacks of insects on the seeds, we never find seedlings, although the various species have been grown and flowered here for several years.

Ozothamnus glomeratus, Hook. f. This singular looking shrub is no unfrequently met with on the hills. It grows into a dense bush, the slender drooping branches with woolly points being very much interlaced. General colour a bronzy green.

Ozothamnus microphyllus, Hook. f. A depressed alpine shrub, with bright green leaves closely imbricate; the branches covered with white tomentum give the plant a variegated appearance; it is most suitable for rockwork. Both species are hardy, easily cultivated in any ordinary soil.

Raoulia eximia, Hook. f. The “Vegetable Sheep.” We have tried for some time to acclimatize this curious alpine, but cannot make any encouraging statement as to successful treatment; the specimens still alive do not look flourishing.

Senecio glastifolius, Hook. f. Found plentifully about Port Nicholson; dark green foliaged shrub; grows freely in a sheltered place. Flowers in September.

Senecio sciadophilus, Raoul. This very slender climbing shrub may be found about the bays in Port Cooper. It appears to delight in shady nooks, and may be observed completely covering small trees or shrubs; it blossoms very late, as its yellow flowers may be noticed in June and July.

Senecio elœagnifolius, Hook. f. An alpine shrub of very robust habit and fine foliage; deep green leaves with creamy white tomentum on the under surface; it grows freely, and is hardy enough for any situation. Flowers in February and March. Strikes from cuttings, but not freely.

Senecio Bidwillii, Hook. f. A small slow-growing alpine, with very coriaceous foliage. We have specimens from Arthur's Pass and from above the Rangitata Gorge. It bears transplanting well, and strikes freely from cuttings. An excellent plant for rockwork.

Senecio cassinioides, Hook. f. A slow-growing thickly-foliaged alpine, with small imbricate leaves. It flowers in February and March, its yellow blossoms yielding an agreeable scent, as also do the branches on being rubbed. It is