45. The Orchid Society of Southeast Asia organised a three-day open air 
exhibition of some of the choicest orchid plants at the grounds by the Band 
Stand. Two local nurseries also put up group displays of foliage plants for 
the occasion. 
XIII. SUPPLY OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS FOR OFFICIAL PURPOSES 
46. One plant of Aeridachnis Alexandra was presented to H.R.H. 
Princess Alexandra during her visit in August. 
47. Four plants (D. Barbara Moore, D. Lim Chong Min, Sappanara 
Ahmad Zahab, V. Patricia Low) were sent as State gifts to the wife of the 
Cambodian Head of State and the Queen in November. 
48. Seven plants (3 plants V. Jean Kinloch-Smith, 2 plants Sappanara 
Ahmad Zahab, 1 plant Oncidium Josephine and I plant V. Louise de 
Waldner) were given to the Princess Norodom Bopha-devi and Prince 
Sisowathchivan Monirak during their visit in December. 
49. Two plants Mucuna bennettii were sent to Princess Bopha-devi in 
April as a State gift. 
50. An Orchid House was completed to accommodate the orchid plants 
in preparation for the visit of H.R.H. Princess Alexandra and her husband. 
Mr. Angus Ogilvy on 8th August, 1969. An orchid plant, Aeridachnis 
Alexandra, was named after her. 
XIV. PLANT SALES 
51. A revised list of plants available for sale with new prices became 
effective from 1st October, 1969. 
52. Revenue obtained from the sale of plants and planting materials, 
amounted to $30,002.60. 
XV. CONCERTS AND BAND PERFORMANCES 
53. There were 31 band performances during the year: Singapore 
Infantry Regiment 6; Police 6; People’s Association 4; People s Defence 
Forces 1; Schools (various) 10; Teachers Military Band 1; Ramblers Musical 
Party 1; 1st Royal New Zealand Regiment 1; Sin Wah Musical and Dramatic 
Association gave a musical concert of Chinese folk songs. 
54. For the first time, a moonlight band performance was held on 
26th October, 1969, between 8.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. The Police Band was 
in attendance. A good crowd turned up for the performance. Because of the 
good response more moonlight performances will be organised in future. 
XVI. VISITORS 
55. A very large number of people visited the Gardens daily to relax 
and enjoy themselves. Tourists are delighted at the sight of our orchids and 
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