6. 132 orchid species and hybrids were received in exchange for 59 
orchid species and hybrids and five flasks containing 225 seedlings. The 
exchanges were with persons in New Guinea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand 
and Australia. 
7. The following hybrids were registered: 
BGS. 2876 — Vanda Pata (V. Ruby Prince x V. Alice Fukunaga) 
BGS. 3708 — Aeridachnis Alexandra (Aeridachnis Bogor x Arachnis flos- 
aeris var. insignis) 
BGS. 3710 — Dendrobium Polly Woo (D. Schubern x D. mirbellianum) 
BGS. 3582 — Vanda Shu Jane Mai (V. Dolores Anne x V. Alice Fukunaga) 
BGS. 3643 — Renantanda Chia Shui Hai (Vanda Mary Foster x Renan- 
thera storiei) 
BGS. 3631 —Renantanda Chia Shui May (Vanda Oriole x Renanthera 
storiei) 
V. BOTANIC GARDENS COMMITTEE 
8. To adjust to the changing needs in providing more services and 
amenities to the public and maintaining the botanical and horticultural 
research, the functions of the Botanic Gardens have been split up into two 
divisions, namely a Horticultural Division and a Botanical Division. The 
Horticultural Division is headed by a Curator who is responsible to a Com- 
mittee known as the Botanic Gardens Committee comprising the following 
officers: 
M r. Chang Kwang Seh — 
Mr. Yap Neng Chew — 
Mr. Chong Toh Goo — 
Mr. A. G. Alphonso — 
Acting P.A.S., Ministry of National Develop- 
ment — Chairman 
Deputy Director of Public Works 
Executive Engineer, Parks and Trees Division, 
P.W.D 
Curator, Botanic Gardens 
9. The appointment of the Botanic Gardens Committee has helped 
immensely in the execution of horticultural projects, resulting in tremendous 
improvements to the Gardens and the provision of additional amenities for 
the public. 
VI. WORKS AND BUILDINGS 
10. A footpath was laid round the periphery of the lake and the road 
on the northern end of the lake in front of the Tea Kiosk was re-aligned. 
11. Towards the end of the year, a footpath was constructed on Lawn J, 
leading from the Tea Kiosk to the Sun Dial and Floral Clock. 
12. Twenty-eight garden seats were made and placed at suitable loca- 
tions. 
13. Four portable floating fountains, on loan from the P.W.D., were 
installed in the lake. They are illuminated at night. 
14. On the northern end of the lake, in the Dell Rockery, a miniature 
waterfall was constructed. This has been a source of great delight to visitors, 
particularly children. 
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