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and these seeds represent the Autumn crop. Of rubber 2,484 lbs. were made during 
the year. This figure may be compared usefully with past yields from the plots of 
rubber trees. 
1906 
1907 
1908 
1909 
lbs. 
1, 1 10 
2,467 
1,894 
1,257 
1910 
191 1 
1912 
lbs. 
2,897 
2,415 
2,484 
The trees were rested from tapping in May and June when the seed crop was 
being set. At that time the band of tappers was put on to general work. Loss of 
trees by wind has interfered with the tapping experiments, and the groups of trees 
taken as units are no longer exactly what they were. 
A small consignment of Ipecacuanha has been received from India, and as soon 
as strong enough will be planted out for maintaining stock ; another of Piper cubeba 
has been received from Buitenzorg and is being used for propagation. The collection 
of fruit and shade trees has been maintained. The following plants may be mentioned 
as having been in demand : — Albizzia moluccana , for shelter ; Eucalyptus species, for 
drainage; Clitorea cajanifolia , for clothing slopes; Panicum maximum (Guinea grass) 
for fodder; Elects guineensis (African Oil palm) and Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla). A 
small patch of Cotton has been planted out, and patches of various races of Pine- 
apple. 
Building's. 
Of the buildings in the Gardens, those which are under the Public Works Depart- 
ment have only received petty repairs during the year. The Herbarium roof has 
commenced to leak very badly and alterations to it have been asked for. Of erections 
not made by the Public Works Department, the Plant House was repainted in March 
at a cost of $300 ; and a small shed has been placed at the back of the carpenter’s 
shed : its floor was laid in concrete and the roof is of corrugated iron on iron uprights. 
It is used for storing wardian cases, tubs, etc. ^ 
Investigations on the Malayan Flora. 
The Assistant Curator’s visit to Sarawak was the only expedition made during 
the year, and his collection has not been worked up yet. From the Government of 
India by gift were received for the Herbarium 50 determined mosses from the Abor 
Hills : from the University of Edinburgh 216 sheets of Indian and Chinese plants. 
Specimens of Gymnospermse, Balanophoraceae, Rafflesiaceae, and some allied small 
orders, were sent to Mr. J. S. Gamble for the completion of Sir GEORGE King’s 
Materials for a Flora for the Malay Peninsula. A specimen oiOryza Ridleyi was lent 
to the Philippine Bureau of Science. During the year the Asiatic Society of Bengal 
published Parts 22 and 23 of the Materials, being pp. 1-278 of Volume LXXV of their 
journal. Most of these pages have come from Mr, Gamble’s pen ; but the account 
of the Polygonacese is by Major A. T. Gage. 
Publications. 
In consequence of want of staff the If Agricultural Bulletin ” was suspended after 
five numbers had been issued. The compilation of a Garden Catalogue has 
been mentioned already. 
Outside Charges and Duties. 
The block of rubber trees on the Goodwood Estate was cleaned twice during the 
year : on the second occasion the cost of doing so fell upon the Gardens, as the grant, 
too small in 1912, had been exhausted. The block of coconuts near Mount Zion has 
had attention. 
Government House grounds have been kept in order and various improvements 
commenced. It fell to all three Officers of the superior staff to be called to attend the 
Police Courts to identify Bhang. The coconut plantations on the Island of Singapore 
have been inspected regularly. Owners do not cut down trees without a notice, but 
when the notice has been served they have always done what was required. 
One hundred and three notices were served on 57 owners. Notices were served for 
the removal of 222 dead trees, and the clearing of rubbish in 36 cases. 
