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35- The waterlilies ( Nymphaea species and Nelumbium species) 
have not proved such a success as hoped for, but experiments will 
be made again during the coming year. 
NURSERIES, TAIPING. 
36. These are well stocked with flowering shrubs and plants and 
will furnish the necessary plants for the new parts in the Lake 
. Gardens. 
37. The fruit nurseries are also well maintained and large collec- 
tions were sent to Matang and Grit towards the end of the year. 
PARA RUBBER TREES. 
38. One hundred and ninety-eight trees were tapped during the 
year and gave splendid yield of rubber. Five thousand three hundred 
and seventy-five sheets were made during the year and 83 blocks of 
scrap, 1,294 lbs. of dry rubber and 121 lbs. of scrap were packed up 
and shipped to England and realised the sum of $3,497-94- 
KUALA KANGS AR PLANTATIONS. 
39. I visited these plantations in November and found them in 
well-kept condition. Nurseries well stocked with young coconuts and 
rubber stumps. 
40. Some bad tapping had been performed on the old trees near 
the river and in consequence tapping was stopped. The sub-lessee 
was required to give greater attention to tapping m future with the 
result that he dismissed his tappers and engaged experienced men. A 
great improvement is now seen. 
PEOPLE’S PARK AND OPEN SPACES, IPOH. 
41. Plants and shrubs were sent during the year to the People s 
Park and Residency grounds and periodical visits paid and advice 
given in planting and opening up new beds. 
FRUIT NURSERIES, MATANG. 
42. I visited these nurseries twice and gave advice on planting 
and general culture of fruits. 
DISTRIBUTION ON PLANTS AND SEEDS. 
. -3 Well over 2,000 plants were distributed during the year, in- 
cluding a large case of orchids collected on the Larut Hills and sent 
to the Director, Botanic Gardens, Singapore. 
44. Approximately ioo packets of hill-sowed seeds of flowers 
and vegetables were sent out. 
Amongst the principal recipents may 
tant District Officer, Tasik, Superintendent, 
Kuala Lumpur, Assistant Engineer, Ipoh, 
A. D. Machado, Esq., Mrs. G. A. Robinson, 
be mentioned the Assis- 
Government Plantations, 
Assistant Engineer, Grit, 
Mrs. Cobham and many 
others. 
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