THE PARK AND GARDENS OF YILDIZ, CONSTANTINOPLE. Ill 



5 kilos of mutton, rice, and haricot beans every month, besides two 

 suits, a pair of boots, and a fez once a year. The unmarried men hved 

 in bothies, and prepared their food in a common kitchen, the cooking 

 utensils — all in copper — being provided and maintained by the State. 

 Each gardener was entitled to three months' holiday (in exceptional 

 cases six months was given) every three years, in addition to Fridays 

 and fete days. 



The work was supervised by a head gardener, who received £38 7s. 

 monthly, together with a house allowance, food, clothing, and two 

 horses for his personal use. There were three assistant gardeners; 

 each received from ,£17 to £31 10s. 



Since the Government took over Yildiz, the scale of payment has 

 been reduced, 54s. being now paid to ordinary workmen, 90s. to fore- 

 men, while £13 10s. has been suggested as a suitable wage for a head 

 gardener. 



