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and exchanges should be arranged with the Calcutta and other 

 gardens. 



As above stated, the Mysore Agri-Horticultural Society was 

 dissolved in 1842, owing to the constantly fluctuating state of 

 society in the station ; but it is universally admitted, that much 

 good was effected during the four years of its existence. Most 

 of the approved European vegetables were brought into general 

 cultivation, and several exotic fruit trees were successfully intro- 

 duced, and the finer varieties propagated. Gardening among 

 the Mysoreans received a considerable impulse, as shown by the 

 increased quantity and improved quality of European fruits and 

 vegetables procurable in the bazaars. 



In conclusion, it appears to me, that the advantages to Southern 

 India generally, arising from the garden in contemplation, pro- 

 mise to be Very great, if the scheme be carried out under the 

 superintendence of a competent person, permanently appointed 

 to the charge. 



There can be no doubt that the climate is highly favourable, 

 and the soil capable of producing the best description of many 

 vegetable products. Bangalore is much better suited for agri- 

 cultural and horticultural experiments than either Utakamand 

 or Madras ; and, from its central position and intermediate eleva- 

 tion, the finer kinds of vegetables and better sorts of graft trees 

 may be disseminated with great success to the neighbouring 

 ranges of hills, such as the Bababuden, Kamanmalai, Shevarai, 

 and Pulnis. H. C. 



ZOth August 1856. 



REPORT TO COMMISSIONER OP MYSORE, 1858-59. 



Bangalore, 20th November 1859. 

 Sir,— Two years having elapsed since the operations at the 

 Lai Bagh commenced, I now submit the following account of 

 the garden operations for the Consideration of the Commissioner, 

 with the superintendent's summary of work, abstract of expendi- 

 ture, and abstract of distribution : — 



