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superintendence of Mr Markham. It seems desirable to concen- 

 trate our efforts at first on one or two localities in the Nilgiri 

 Hills : and afterwards we hope to propagate this invaluable plant 

 by seeds and cuttings in other favourable localities, as the Ba- 

 babuden Hills. Meanwhile, however, I have suggested that a 

 packet of seeds, and a number of living plants, should be en- 

 trusted to the care of Mr New. 



Cultivated Plants. — It has always appeared to me, that the 

 useful influence of these gardens over the surrounding country 

 would be increased, by showing to the mass of the people the 

 best mode of cultivating the indigenous crops of the district ; 

 and for this, Mr New's practical knowledge of " agriculture" fits 

 him. During the past year, grain, potatoes, and sweet potatoes, 

 have been grown with great success. The effects of manure, 

 deep trenching, and clean weeding, were demonstrated to the 

 market-gardeners and the public. 



Fruit- Garden — I look for much ultimate benefit from this de- 

 partment. The trees are as yet too young to bear ; but efforts 

 have been made to put down the best varieties of grapes, oranges, 

 figs, and apples. 



Firewood Experiment. — In the difficulty which at present pre- 

 vails in so many districts with regard to the supply of fuel, any 

 data as to the comparative Value of quick-growing trees are im- 

 portant. Our experience leads us to believe that Ouazuma- 

 tomentosa, from its rapid growth, deserves special attention. 

 Cassia tomentosa and Acacia lophantha are likewise under experi- 

 ment for the same reason, and give good promise. 



A catalogue has been made of interesting plants introduced 

 during the year, exclusive of the medicinal plants before-men- 

 tioned. The coniferee, P. longifolia, cypresses, and deodar, appear 

 to thrive well. 



The Commissioner will be glad to observe that 2000 seedlings 

 have been prepared for the railway department ; and I believe 

 500 trees have been supplied for planting the neighbourhood of 

 the dragoon barracks. 



"" From a comparison of the receipts and expenditure of the past 

 two years, it will be seen that, while in 1858-59, the sales rea- 

 lized Es. 801-11-8 ; in 1859-60 the receipts rose to Es. 2904-11-0 



