The following is a transcript of the opening sections of a booklet published by the society in 1990. It was prepared by the late Ivan Holliday and others named in the Preface based on experience gained by our members.

One of our members, Howard Harvey, has developed a computer program called APSQuery to select Australian native plants to meet specific requirements.

Plants for clay or loam, pH 7.5-8.5
M. Lee - March 2008

There are many native plants which will attract native birds to your garden or rural property.