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the sanctioned amount of Bs. 300 per mensem will prove suffi- 

 cient for all ordinary purposes. The general distribution of plants 

 is increasing, as the abstract (see p. 94, ante) will show ; and from 

 the central position of Bangalore, I entertain no doubt that the 

 Lai Bagh Garden will be a centre from which great benefit will 

 radiate to the district, both by road and by rail. Measures are 

 being taken for forming a select library of horticultural books in 

 the superintendent's office, which will be extremely useful, and 

 is a necessary appendage of a public garden. 



H. Cleghorn. 



SUMMARY OP OPERATIONS AT THE LAL-BAGH DURING 1858-59. 



During the past year much work has been done of a prelimi- 

 nary character. On my arrival I found the water in the tank 

 sufficient only for a few days' supply : the early sinking of wells 

 became a necessary step. One was commenced and sunk to the 

 proper depth, and afterwards stoned up by contract ; three others 

 have been dug, and stones laid down in readiness for building 

 when a sufficient depth is attained. Near the entrance a circular 

 reservoir has been built for supplying water to the surround- 

 ing garden plants ; in addition to its usefulness in this re- 

 spect, it has been rendered ornamental by the introduction of 

 select aquatic plants. Channels of brickwork are being con- 

 structed on the eastern side, for conveying water from the 

 tank to the lower parts of the garden. They will effect a con- 

 siderable saving, as heretofore much was absorbed in passing 

 along the open ditch. 



The broad carriage-drive encircling the garden has been com- 

 pleted, as well as the walk round the central lawn, and leading 

 up to the tank bund; a rustic octagon for creepers has been 

 erected, which being nearly covered with plants, has a good 

 effect. A walk has been made on the top of the bund for its 

 entire length, which is very much resorted to — the high position 



