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bull calf. One old pack bullock was shot and one bull calf died. Four 

 aged milk cows and one aged bull were sold, also seven young bulls and 

 one heifer. These were disposed of to make room for the English cattle. 

 The total quantity of milk obtained during the year was 8,539i bottles, 

 showing an increase of 988i bottles over last year. The quantity of 

 milk obtained during the year was small and at times it was difficult 

 to meet the demand. One hundred and forty-five lbs. of butter were 

 made during the year, showing an increase of 49 lbs., over last year's 

 output. 



Tests were carried on during the year to discover a grass suited to 

 the hills. So far guinea grass has proved a success, but it is hoped by 

 next year to have obtained other grasses with better feeding properties. 

 Plots of nine different kinds of grass seeds were put down at Maxwell's 

 and at the Tea Gardens, and it is hoped that several of these will prove 

 successful. Fresh grazing ground has been opened up during the year 

 and the change is already noticeable on the cattle. 



Public Gardens, Taipeng. 



18. These gardens were maintained in good order during the 

 year. Planting was carried out on an extensive scale. A scheme of 

 massing clumps of plants for colour effect was followed and the results 

 are in every way satisfactory. A considerable number of new beds were 

 made and planted and old beds renewed. Good progress was made in 

 clearing and levelling, especially along the back of the gardens. This 

 land is being planted as opportunity admits and when completed will be 

 a great improvement to the gardens. 



Residency Grounds, Taipeng. 



19. The Residency grounds have been maintained in good order. 

 Old beds have been renewed and several new ones formed and planted. 

 A good supply of pot plants has been maintained and the plant house 

 has been kept in good condition. 



Nurseries. 



20. The nursery has been gradually extended, and stocks of 

 flowering and decorative plants have been raised. These are being used 

 for planting out in the Public Gardens and other places. 



Shade Trees. 



21. The planting of shade trees in Taipeng was almost completed 

 by the end of the year, only one or two places remained to be planted. 



Tapping Para Rubber Trees, Taipeng. 



22. The rubber trees on Government land in Taipeng were 

 tapped during the latter part of the year and about three pikuls of dry 

 rubber obtained. The produce will be sold early this year. 



