SYOHAIT BOTAITICAL OAHDSIS 
Be port for May « 2602 « 
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The work of drying, poisioning and mounting botanical 
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specimens continued* The number of specimens treated araountfid to 
several hiindreds* A large collection of specimens in spirit were 
cleaned# About 150 specimens were named and information supplied 
for visiting Hipponese ITilitary Officers* 
LI3HAI3Y. / 
On 11th May, 107 books, chiefly joi'j:^lB were sent to 
the Gunsebu Printing Office {Fomer Qoyerninent Printing Office at 
Serangoon Hd. ) for binding. 
potthtg xahd am) plaiit houses. 
600 plants were newly potted or re-x>otted. In Hay 70 
orcMd plants were in flower and were displayed in the Plant Houae. 
' About 160 seedlings of 6 different hybrids wei*e transferred to 
pot from flasks (orcMd-iaybrid culture), and seeds of one new 
hybrid were sown. 
VEGETABLE OAHDEHS ' ' ' 
One la?/n was added the growing of vegetables and food. 
Pest control was thoroughly carried out with satisfactory results, and 
the harvest was satisfactory. Fresh vegetables were sent to 
General Yainashita daily^^ 
PISDL IVOKK ^ 
Labels in all the lawns were checked and many new ones were 
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I)ainted. All 'lawns were maintained with satisfaction. 
GiiSIERAL 
The **Lily Lake*^ was receiving attention; the mud and weed 
near head of lake cleaned; the bank was cleaned and the ’’lily” plants 
(Victoria regiay were manured. ' 
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The Bandstand Area. Iiaprovei'ient is being a^de to this area# 
because during band perfom'iances many visitors of various nationalities, 
gathered at tlois spot to enjoy the 'music. 
SGISTTIFIC PAPERS 
Tlie Gardens- staff prepared and completed tlie follov/ing:- 
(a) Short book on Gardening in Malaya. p 
(Bl) Spsoiea and varieties of Amranthtis sro^m in Halaya. 
(ik) adlble Aroids. 
