Sept. 1, 1903.] Supplement to tU " Tropiml Acjncullumt:' 
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Contents of Garden, 
Betel 
Arrowroot (both varie 
gated and green forms) 
Bandakkai 
Snake gourd 
Bonchi 
Me-karal 
Pines (Mauritius and 
iViitive) 
Manyokka 
Mun-eta (Dolichos) 
Al(;caaia8 
Maize 
Sweet potato (American 
variety) 
Buckwhe at 
Garlic 
Innala 
Kaha 
Chilliei 
Karawilla 
Petinel 
Radishes ■ 
Beet-root 
Tnrnips 
K I'lkiia 
Kohilla " 
only ger- 
miiiaiitig 
Cannas (good) 
Caladiums (good) 
Plantains (not best 
kinds) 
B. 
! Altemanthara 
J Tinea 
I Rambutan 
I Soursop 
The most favourably situated garden of all 
those visited, but too much time is given to toy- 
gardening, and there is a lack of method or skill 
shewn. 
KUBULOLLUWA VebNACCTLAR GIBLS' 
School. 
About 3^ miles from Veyangoda Railway Station 
Area cultivated, about ^of an acre. 
Soil hard and gravelly ; situation exposed, 
Arerage daily attendance of girls, about 80. 
Betel 
Arrowroot 
Habarala 
Manyokka 
Contents of Garden. 
A. 
Kankun 
Chillies 
Brinjals 
B. 
Cannat 
Heliconia rubra 
Alternanthera 
Palms (a few in pots) 
Clitoria 
C. — None noted. 
There is a good deal of taste displayed in the 
laying out of this small garden. In spite of 
obvious drawbacks the ground is neatly kept, 
and the plants, especially those iu pots, showed 
that they were cared for. This is creditable for a 
girls' school and deserves encouragement. 
Danowita Vernacular Boys' School. 
Smiles from Ambepussa Railway Suicioii. 
Area cultivated, about one acre. 
Soil around school poor, in new clearing good. 
Average daily attendance of boys, about 80, 
Contents of Garden, 
A. 
Bandakkai 
Habarala 
Betel (green and varie- 
gated forms) 
Kekiri 
Innala 
D'ara-Dambsla 
Chillies 
Buckwheat 
Man-eta 
X iiikuii 
Arrowroot 
Niviti 
Butdarana 
Bonchi 
Me-karal 
Kuha 
Yams 
Manyokka 
Sweet potato 
Pines 
Gnrli 
Sii^ac ane 
Gier r 
Gourds 
Caljbiige 
Brussels Sprouts 
Beetroot 
B. 
Alternanthara 
C'lnnas 
Caladiums 
Tampala 
Clitoria 
Soursop 
Cacao 
i Orange 
., I Rambutan 
The soil round the school is poor and undrainsd. 
The new clearing shows progress, but is incon- 
""r't'onT'"".^" separated from school by 
about 200 yards and a swamp, over which I had 
to cross by means of chairs and tables ! 
JAMBUBELIYA VfiBNACaLAR BOYS' SCHOOL. 
2^ miles from Kesbewa. 
Area, about J of an. acre. 
Soil good ; water con venient. 
Average daily attendance of boys, about 70. 
Contents of Garden. 
A. 
Kaha 
Betel 
Habarala 
Arrowroot 
B indakkai 
Manyokka 
Heliconia rubra 
Crotons (only one 
variety) 
Alternanthera 
Caladiums 
Pines 
Ground-nuts 
Ginger 
Sugarcane 
B. 
Canuaa 
Acalypha torta 
Tristillaetia 
Bignonia Unguis-cati 
C. 
Rimbutan (2 plants) 
Nan-nam (2 plants) 
Brazil Cherry (1 plant) 
Pomegranate (2 plants) 
The state of the garden is not creditable con- 
sidering the favourable site and small area. 
Cacao (1 plant) 
Camphor ( l plant) 
Mulberry (a bed of over- 
grown cuttings) 
OORAPOLLA 
Vernacular Boy.s' School 
8 miles from Veyangoda R iil vay Station 
Area cultivate'), about ^ ac i\ 
Soil fairly good, situation gjJd. 
Average daily attendance of boys, about 250. 
