Plant Collections and Exchanges 
A total of 722 specimens of plants were collected for the Herbarium. 
522 species of live plants for cultivation were also collected in several trips 
to Malaysia which included Johore, Perak, Pahang and Penang. 
Expeditions to Indonesia and Sarawak were also undertaken by staff members. 
Miscellaneous 
For lovers of band music, the Botanic Gardens organises band performances 
during the evenings. Popular local bands such as the Singapore Girl Pipers and 
the Teachers Military Band perform on the lawns to the delight of many 
appreciative audiences. During the year, a total of 33 bands performed in the 
Gardens. 
On important functions, the Botanic Gardens undertakes floral arrangements. 
Such functions during the year included the Commonwealth Heads, of States 
Conference, the ASEAN Standing Committee Conference, the National Day 
Banquet, Opening of Parliament and the State Banquet in Honour of President 
Giri of India. 
State gifts to overseas VIPs in the form of 533 sprays of orchid blooms 
were sent during the year. 
A Band performance in the Gardens. 
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