Educational Assistance and 
Training Schemes 
As in previous years the Botanic Gardens provided facilities for trainees, 
who were awarded Colombo Plan fellowships, and apprentices from various 
Statutory Boards in Singapore. 
In 1971, 1 Colombo Plan trainee underwent a course on Herbarium Practice 
and 73 apprentices were trained in practical gardening. 
Assistance was also given to various research workers and students from 
academic institutions locally and abroad. 
Visit of President 
Exhibitions and Societies 
The Gardens played a major role in the Horticulture and Aquarium Fish 
Show held at the National Development Building. 
A total of 355 cut orchids were sent to overseas exhibitions in New Delhi, 
Adelaide, Tokyo and Brisbane. The department also participated in the Znd 
Science Congress organised by the National Academy of Science. 
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