CHOICE OF NATIONAL FLOWER AND BIRD
Claims Of Kowhai And Tui Put Forward
It is expected that the centennial will bring an official proclamation of the kowhai as the national Hower, states the “Centennial News.” The bloom has a distinct beauty—and more —for it is rich in nectar, which delights bellbirds and tuis. The kowhai is a hardv tree which can flourish in almost any district. It is not checked by frost.
While people are thinking of the suitableness of kowhai as the national flower, they should also give their thought to the choice of a bird. Usually the kiwi is regarded as the “national bird.” but how many New Zealanders have seen or heard a live kiwi? It is nocturnal ami has a limited range. Therefore the preference of many people would be the tui, which long ago began to seek food beyond the native forests. The planting of kowhais and other trees and shrubs which yield nectar or berries has enticed tuis to many gardens in towns of the North and South Islands. Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are having opportunities to see and hear the lovable tui, one of the world’s best chanters.
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Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 151, 22 March 1939, Page 12
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196CHOICE OF NATIONAL FLOWER AND BIRD Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 151, 22 March 1939, Page 12
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