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Abstract

The monthly evening meeting of the Society was held on Tuesday, the
10th May, Mr. Justin Browne in the chair.
The Secretary read a paper by Baron von Mueller, K.C.M.G., M.D.,
F.R.S., entitled "Suggestions for an extended elucidation of the Plants of
Tasmania."
Mr. Stephens read notes on a species of Eucalyptus (E. haemastoma),
not hitherto recorded in the Flora of Tasmania, with its identification by
Baron von Mueller. This tree is commonly known as the Gum-topped
Stringy Bark.
Mr. Johnston was glad that Mr. Stephens had devoted his attention so
closely to the study of our Eucalypts, for it was only by a close special
study of some particular family or group that we could now hope to
improve or add to our existing knowledge. The proper classification of
the Eucalypti is a very difficult matter, and the exact determination of
closely allied species is rendered still more perplexing on account of the
extreme variability due to local environments.
the same habitats.
The Secretary read a paper by Charles E. Barnard, M.D., etc., etc.
"On Auriferous Country and Gold-bearing Rocks."

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Royal Society of Tasmania
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers & Proceedings and Report of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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