SYOIIAN BOTANICAL OARBENS 
for November, 2602* 
1* Herbariiam 
The Gardens HerbariiJin is well maintained* During 
the month several thousand specimens were re-arranged, 
Twentythree specimens of edible weeds were named and a list 
made. These were sent to the Tokubetu Si Norin-Ka, 
The Gardens Botanists continued the research studies of 
the rattan family and the Pern family and Orchids, 
2* Gardens Library 
During the month 800 books were varnished, and 
the remaining library work was as usual, 
3« Miscellaneous 
Index of plants, plant labels and publics notices 
were made. 128 orchid seedlings were transferred from the 
Glass House to the main orchid nursery. Lawns in the 
Gardens were maintained as usual, and their condition good. 
The harvest of the experimental vegetable gardens was 
considered satisfactory, 
4* Potting Yard, 
459 pot plants were re-ported, 490 new cuttings 
were planted for propagation purpose. 405 flowering plants 
were sent to the hsM plant house for display, 
5* Revenue 
Revenue collected from sales of scientific 
bulletins and guides amounted to $143* This sum has been 
paid into Treasury and credited to the Mimicipal General 
Revenue • , 
