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STRAI T S SETTLE M E N T S . 
Paper laid before the Legislative Council by Command 
of His Excellency the Governor. 
FRIDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1883. 
Annual Report on the Botanic Gardens, Singapore, for the year 1882. 
[ No. 100. ] 
Sir, — I have the honour to forward herewith my Report on 
operations carried out in the Botanic Gardens during the year 1882. 
• I have, &c., 
N. CANTLEY, 
Superintendent. 
R E P 0 R T . 
This being my first Report on the Botanic Gardens, Singapore, I 
would beg to preface the details of work accomplished during the year by 
a few general remarks which will lead to a clearer understanding of 
what has been done. 
2. — On assuming charge of the Gardens, in November, 1880, I set 
about a careful enquiry into all the circumstances and details affecting 
them. Their contents, their inward organization, capabilities and scope, 
with reference to public utility — a task which my just previously having- 
relinquished charge of a Botanic Garden in full working order rendered 
comparatively easy . 
3. — After due consideration, I recommended to the Committee the 
following, which being approved, has since been my aim and object to 
effect and which I hope will lay a foundation for general usefulness not 
hitherto laid, viz. : — 
* 1st, The formation of a suitable Nursery for the propagation of trees 
and shrubs. 
2nd. — The formation of a Nursery for the propagation of ornamental 
foliage plants, and delicate plants generally, under shade. 
3rd.— The construction of a suitable Plant-house in a convenient part 
of the Garden for the general collection of pot plants of every 
description. 
4th. — The erection of a suitable Office for the general clerical work 
of the Gardens and for the accommodation of the Gardens books, 
ina position convenient to visitors, &c. . 
5th. — The erection of an* Herbarium, or Ilortus Siccus, to contain a 
general dried named collection of- plants arranged in their 
natural families for reference. 
