36 DESCRIPTTON OP THE SEVERAL STATIONS. 



The varieties of the Acacia trees from Australia, which 

 are now planted in ornamental groups and avenues about 

 almost every mansion, and the deodars, pines, cypress, and 

 even English oak trees in the gardens, shew the zeal, 

 intelligence, and perseverance of Mr. Mclvor, in the dis- 

 charge of his duties. The gardens themselves are admi- 

 rably well laid out, and diversified in extensive ranges of 

 terraces, where the hill and dale afford opportunity for the 

 display of his excellent taste. 



The gardens were once chiefly supported by public sub- 

 scription ; but, these failing, they are now maintained by 

 Government alone ; and the sale of trees, plants and seeds 

 fully reimburses all the expenses, and will, ere long, from 

 the increasing demand on the spot and from all quarters, 

 enable the superintendant to improve the gardens greatly ; 

 and he contemplates introducing glass in aid of his efforts 

 to advance the perfection of the fruits. 



Medical Establishment. — There are two medical officers 

 in the service of the East India Company resident at Ootaca- 

 mund, whose appointment extends over a period of four years. 

 A medical Officer, also in the service, resides at " Coonoor" 

 and has likewise charge of " Kotergherry." 



Seminaries and Schools. — There are several respectable 

 boarding schools for young ladies, which have been establish- 

 ed for some years, under the care of Miss Hale, Miss Rigel, 

 the Loretto Convent, and others : and an excellent seminary 

 ■for boys, admirably conducted by Mr. Frederick Nash. A 

 prospectus of each of these will be found in the appendix. 

 Messrs. Eckersall and J. P. Lowry, also attend famihes as 

 private teachers. 



There are also several widow ladies who take charge of 

 children from a very early age. 



