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New plantations have been made extending the area to be examined to the 
north-east, north, north-west and west of Singapore. The red beetle ( Rhynchophorus 
ferrugineus ) is now very rare; but the Rhinoceros beetle ( Oryctes rhinoceros) is found 
without difficulty. The better to protect the coconut plantations of Singapore, 
legislation was enforced forbidding the import of such material as might bring 
Aleyrodicus destructor from the Philippine Islands. 
Revenue and Expenditure, Botanic Gardens, Singapore, for the year 1912. 
Revenue. 
$ c. 
By balance in Bank 
... 2,514 69 
,, Government Grant 
7,950 00 
,, Sale of plants, seeds and prepared rubber 
... 14,064 96 
,, Interest 
59 33 
Total 
... 24,588 98 
Expenditure. 
$ c . 
Salaries 
* • • 1 * * 
= 10,324 23 
Bills 
* * ■ « ■ * 
12,528 17 
Crown Agents for tools 
» • » • • • 
1,163 89 
Balance in the Bank on 
31st December, 1912 
572 69 
Total ... 24,588 98 
Botanical Gardens, Penang. 
(Report by Mr. Mohammed Haniff.) 
The Waterfall Botanical Gardens were taken over by the Government from the 
Municipality on the 21st February as from 1st January, 1912, being placed under 
the supervision of the Resident Councillor. Mr. MOHAMMED HANIFF was in charge 
throughout the year. 
Theft. 
There was one case of theft during the year, the clock in the Garden’s Office 
being stolen by a Garden Watchman who was arrested, charged with house-breaking 
and theft and sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment on each count. 
The Year’s Work. 
About 190 feet of I inch and 460 feet of ^ inch piping were laid from the tank 
above the Fern-rockery for the supply of water to the New Orchid House and 
Fern-rockery. 
A three-quarter span roofed frame 27' X 3" 5" was constructed during the year. 
The materials used for this frame (granite slabs and common glass) were 
kindly given by the Municipal Engineer from the abandoned bungalows in the 
Catchment Area of the Waterfall Valley. The work of erection was carried out 
by the Garden’s coolies. This frame has proved successful for the purpose of 
propagating and cultivating the plants brought down from the heights of the hills. 
There is a continuous flow of water from a ^ inch pipe through the frame which 
reduces the temperature in it by 9 0 as compared with the temperature outside. 
