Rhododendrons and Vaccinium. The ridge crest forest on edge of the cleared area typically mid-mountain, consisting of tall Sama with open low substage and woody undergrowth and dry leaf-strewn ground. Several interesting plants include a scrambling fig # with fruits ovoid in shape and measuring 11 x 9 cm. Richardson overwhelmed with specimens brought in by natives, including Anisomys, Uromys, Mallomys, Pseudocheirus and Peroryctes amongst the larger forms. Also numerous birds: a few of them good. Thursday, November 17, 1938. Mist from down valley covered upper slopes at intervals after 10 AM: thunder and heavy rain 4 PM: light rain continuing to 9 o'clock (bed time). Weather at Hollandia prevented plane from making another (third) flight to Habbema today. Still no radio call from headquarters, although the operator there knows that we can receive. By spending much time eaves- dropping on the traffic of other stations we learn that Rand is still three at Habbema, and he will wait there through days (to 19th) for the arrival of the plane and then return to this camp. A native rumour circulating to the effect that the Balim party has been attacked. Radio talk would seem to indicate that the report is unfounded. Have overheard no mention of trouble or attack on the radio. After completing the present series of flights, and bringing another one half month food to the Balim on the 19th, and one month's food to the Idenburg on the 20th, the plane will be flown to Sydney for further attention to the Sperry automatic pilot.