V. GARDENS IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 
9. The following projects were undertaken by the Public Works Department 
for the Gardens: 
(i) laying of sewer lines to serve the Tea Kiosk Toilet; 
(ii) construction of a new Orchid Display Pavilion; and 
(iii) construction of 6 shelters. 
10. With the completion of the new orchid display pavilion, more flowering 
orchid plants were put up for display to the public. As an innovation, plants in 
flasks, community pots, thumb pots and 3-inch size pots were also displayed to 
indicate the various stages in the growth of orchid plants. 
Dendrobium Miehiko 
1 1 . The plants in the Gardens were well maintained throughout the year by 
routine spraying of insecticides and fungicides, regular manuring and general care. 
The biggest pests were still the monkeys, four of which were shot in 1970. 
12. A cover crop, lndigofera endecaphylla, was introduced on Lawns 
B, D, K, H, O and X to' cover up plant beds. It had grown rapidly and enhanced 
the general appearance of the lawn. 
13. A number of newly introduced plants were planted on Lawns M and X. 
One of them, the Eucalyptus, though endemic to Australia, is growing reasonably 
well under local conditions. 
14. New plantings were made on various other lawns. 
15. Group arrangements using foliage, flowering and cover plants were 
featured around the Bandstand to improve the appearance of the area. 
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