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5. There is a nursery of ornamental avenue trees at the Hor- 

 ticultural Gardens, containing a number of species, which might be 

 introduced here and there with advantage, especially near the gar- 

 , dens, where Mr Brown could watch their growth. Those entered 

 below seem to be particularly adapted for avenues in Madras. 



(1.) Ficus Tsiela, Jovi or Pedda Jovi, Tel. A large and very 

 handsome tree, generally planted by the road sides for the sake of 

 its shade; and as it does not send down roots from the branches, it 

 is preferable to Ficus Indica (Banyan tree), and F. Benjamina, the 

 pendulous roots of which are often dangerous impediments on a road. 



(2.) Guatteria longifolia, Mast tree. Deodaru, Tarn. Asoka 

 chettu, Tel. A highly ornamental erect tree, which should be 

 planted in avenues more than it is at present. Some fine trees 

 may be seen at Triplicane and Pondicherry. 



(3.) Tamarindus Indica, Tamarind tree. Pulia-maram, Tarn. 

 Chinta chettu, Tel. Tinturi, Amli, Hind. This tree is one of the 

 largest in India, with an umbrageous head, and yields hard wood. 



(4.) Casuarina muricata. Casuarina tree or Tinian pine. This 

 tree, grown close, forms pretty avenues, suited for narrow roads 

 near the sea, as at Ennore and Pulicat. 



6. When I conferred with the Commissioner of Police, it ap- 

 peared advisable to us both that the whole of the avenues in 

 Madras should be placed under a system of skilled superinten- 

 dence. Considering, however, that there are nearly 200 miles of 

 roads planted with trees in Madras and the suburbs, it is impos- 

 sible that Mr Brown, who is under engagement to the committee 

 of the Agri-Horticultural Society, could undertake all this duty. 

 He might look after the roads which are adjacent to the sphere of 

 his labours. H. Cleghorn. 



Order on the foregoing Letter. 



August 18, 1860. 

 1. The Government sanction the estimate, amounting to Es.750, 

 for restoring the avenue between Marmalong Bridge and Madras. 

 The work will be carried on at once out of the proceeds of the sale 

 of thinnings at the Eoshan Bagh. 



