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At the bottom of the steps leading to 
the terrace is a magnificent specimen of 
the Bougainvillea speciosa. At the 
top of the steps is the lower terrace, 
which nearly encircles the band-stand. 
Here is an attempt at tropical flower 
gardening with fairly good success. 
On turning to the left, the beds, which 
fringe the walks, will be seen to contain 
different plants of vivid colours. From 
this walk are steps leading to the band- 
stand. This is the highest point in the 
Gardens, and from it several fine views 
are to be seen. On the north-east side 
thewallofcreeperscomposed of Thunber- ■ 
gia Chamber lainiana is very noticeable.! 
The band-stand drive is surrounded by 
several fine trees. In particular two A de-A 
nantheras } the one on the south sidejl 
bearing on its trunk several very large 
plants of the Elk’s horn fern (Platy cerium 
biforme ) . 
Taking the small walk, at the opposite 
side, which leads past the bulb garden, 
the chief plant-house is reached. This 
house was erected in 1884 at a cost of 
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