By Thistle
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Wildflowers, By Thistle
You can wonder what Mr. and Mrs. Harris were thinking about when they named their baby daughter “Thistle”. But as things have turned out, it was a lucky choice—Thistle Y. Harris has written a book about wildflowers, and no coincidence could be happier than that.
The wildflowers Thistle Y. has written about are those of Eastern Australia, which while they may not be as prolific as those of Western Australia are still numerous and very beauti ful.
Seen at their best in spring and early summer the spectacular waratah, the shy fringed violet, the pink boronia and the wild rose, the flannel-flower and the Christmas bell are all native of the sandstone country of New South Wales. These and dozens more are illustrated in full colour in the booklet, which should be of interest to all bush loving Australians and to visitors from overseas. (Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd. for the Wild Life Preservation Society of Australia. Price 5/-.)