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Cullicarpa macrophylla, Vapl.-Discovered for the first time in the New Territories by Mrs. L. GIBBS. A native of Hongkong and other parts of China; also widely spread in India
Aristolochia fordiana, Hemsl.—A creeper found towards the summit of the western spur of Mt. Parker. Previously recorded from Tai Mo Shan in the New Territories and from the Province of Fokien,
Beilschmiedia Fordü, Dunn.-A large tree belonging to the Laurel family and found for the first time several years ago by the late Superintendent of the Department in the .Happy Valley woods. It is not uncommon in certain parts of the woods but is not known out of the island.
Cinnamomum pedunculatum, Nees.-A small tree, several specimens of which were found on the northern slopes of Mt. Parker. Recorded previously from the Province of Kwangtung, Luchu Archipelago and Japan.
Elaeagnus Tutcheri, Dunn.-A new species not uncommon at Cape D'Aguilar; also found near Mountain Lodge but not known out of the island.
Sarcococca pruniformis, Lindl, var.--A small undershrub growing on the north side of big boulders on the western spur of Mt. Parker. The species is a native of India, China and Sumatra.
Jatropha glandulijora, Roxb.—Found by Mrs. L. GIBBS below the Victoria Road, be- tween Pokfulam and the sea, A native of India, Ceylon and Africa but not previously recorded from China although it was in cultivation in the Gardens at one time.
Alchornea treioides, Muell.-Found by Mrs. L. GIBBS in the New Territories. Previ ously recorded from Hongkong and Ningpo.
Quercus sp. -A tree 25 to 30 feet high growing at the upper end of the Glenenly ravine and unmatched in our Herbarium.
Quercus sp.—Á small tree or large shrub found growing below the Wongneicheong- Tytam Catchwater and apparently different from any other Hongkong species.
Castanopsis tribuloides, A. DC.—The species of Castanopsis mentioned in last year's Report as having been found on Mt. Kellet has been determined as above.
Veratrum nigrum, Linn., var. japonicum?—Not uncommon on the western spur of Mt.
Parker.
Asplenium zeylanicum, Hook.?-Found growing on the boundary bank of the New Garden on the south side of Caine Road. Only previously known from Ceylon, if the species is determined correctly.
Nephrodium leuseanum, Hook.-Should be the name of the Fern recorded in the Re- port for 1903 under the name of Polypodium difforme, BI. Plants with fertile fronds were found by Fleet-Surgeon C. G. MATTHEW, R.N.
Nephrodium aridum, Baker.-Found by Fleet-Surgeon C. G. MATTHEW, R.N., on Mt. Also recorded from northern India, the Malay Peninsula and the Philippines.
Parker.
The following plants have become naturalized in the island :-
Aralia papyrifera, Hook.—In the neighbourhood of Glenealy.
Mikania Guaco, Humb. et Bonpl.-In the upper part of Glenealy ravine and adjacent hillsides.
Tithonia diversifolia, A. Gray.-In various parts of the island, including the Peak."
Alsophila tomentosa, Hook-In the Glenealy ravine and neighbourhood.
Davallia hirta, Kaulf.--On banks near Glenealy.
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