The seeds were received here on 11th February last, and sown the same day, and a 
great number had appeared above ground on 1st March. 
A piece of land measuring 102 acres 1 rood and 111 poles lias been allotted by Govern- 
ment for the cultivation of economic* plants, but principally gutta- and rubber-producing 
trees, which is now being cleared, where the Die hop* is will be placed as soon as they are large 
enough ; and as these will he planted at least 10 feet apart the space between will be planted 
with smaller growing plants. 
Eucalypti. —Seeds of numerous varieties have beeji procured from Australia and for- 
warded to the Philippine Islands at the request of the Governor-General of the Colony 
through the llon'blc the Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, and the Spanish Vice- 
Consul at Singapore. 
When sown in, situ they seem to thrive fairly well in Singapore, but do not appear to 
stand transplanting. Eucalyptus siderophloia , Eucalyptus Bailryii , ail'd one or two other 
species are growing well in the nursery. 
Ipecacuanha. — Our stock at the Gardens is now exhausted, and it is useless to attempt 
to persuade planters here to take up its cultivation, for reasons mentioned in former reports, 
and I would strongly urge the Committee to recommend to Government the advisability of 
sending a lot to Mr. Low for his experimental Garden in Perak, as the stiff, tenacious soil 
of Singapore will not suit its requirements. It does well with Captain MVrua y at Sungei 
tJjong. If the land on Gunong Hijau near Thaipeng in Larut is not yet taken up, I feel 
convinced that no better place could he found in the Peninsula for the cultivation of this 
drug. 
Iron Wood of Brazil {Gwmlpinin ferrea). — A quantity of seeds of t his tree has been 
received from Kow, and a number of plants raised; but as yet I have been unable to get any 
information as to its habit, height, or uses. It appears to have a straggling, weedy habit 
here. 
Tea. — A quantity of the Chinese tea is ready to go out on the new land, and l)r. King 
has promised to send a large quantity of seeds of Assam hybrid, and promises of plants have 
been received from Perak. 
The latter variety, 1 am convinced, is t lie only one likely to succeed here, an opinion 
which is held by all the planters who have tried tea cultivation in Ceylon who have visited 
the Gardens, and its introduction into Johor promises to turn out most successful, 1 he 
young plants, now six months old, having made good- growth, and they possess every appear- 
ance of health. * 
Teosiu.tr (Euehhom luxurious). ■ -/This grass, although useful, docs not bear out its 
reputation in the Straits. Large quantities of seeds have been distributed, but all accounts 
from the Native States state that it pays far better to grow maize, as the same ground that 
will grow Teosinte will produce excellent maize. . 
Maize. The American varieties introduced by Major Stuueu, United States Consul in 
Singapore, have proved a great success everywhere, and very flattering reports continue to 
come in frtnn Borneo and the Native States. 
Sugar Cane. — Several additional varieties have beep introduced from Fiji, the Sandwich 
Islands, Borneo, and New Guinea, and considerable interest is taken by sugar planters in 
the collection now at the Gardens. Cuttings have been sent to Perak, Xiang, Province 
Wellesley, Penang, Kedah, and Borneo. 
'Che Ou/amite cane from Fiji is much admired by planters. 
Mahogany . — Several plants have been raised from seeds forwarded from Ceylou, and 
also of the Star Apple (CJirysophyllum cairn to) from seeds sent from Jamaica. 
Mango. — The varieties received from Calcutta and, Manila have made good growth, but 
no applications for inarched plants have been received. The mango does not appear to have 
a good reputation in the Straits. 
BuinbiNGS. — The Superintendent's house, the house and out-houses formerly occupied 
by the Head Gardener, and Superintendent’s office, have been repaired, and put in good 
order; both Javanese coolie sheds repaired and re-attapped, a new sited for the Chinese 
coolies built on the now reserve, and a new house for the Uoad-Mandore built ; in addition to 
a packing shed and plant sheds before mentioned. 
Library. — Nothing beyond the usual periodicals have been received from England, but 
a set of Standard Works, the cost of which amounts to upwards of £13, has been ordered 
and will soon arrive. 
foe t banks of the ( ouiiuittee arc due to the Indian Government for Coptics of all thou* 
forest Keports, to Hr. O. Blccabi lor Iris valuable* " Malesia;’ so far as vet published, and 
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