' , A deep trench was dug by the Banana area parallel to 
the fence in order to cut away pirate roots of b^th Arenga 
paints and Stereos pennum trees. 
All Citrus plants were manured again and some new growth 
was observed* 
A new variety of Maize of good size cobs and seeds has 
resulted Iran careful selection. Many plants have produced 
entirely purple cobs; a few cobs have etili different coloured 
seeds. It is hoped that the fourth generation will produce 
purple cobs on all plants. 
Twelve gallons stock solution of Tobacco infusion were 
manufactured to combat plant pests in the vegetable plots 
and in the Cardans. 
Some illustrations of new Brinjals and Sweet Potato were 
painted by Juraimi (Label printer). 
Notes on Sweet Poteto varieties were revised and increased 
as date is accumulated. Two more varieties have been found. 
It is hoped that the Gardens Department nay collect all varie- 
ties that are growing in this island, and make a description 
of each variety, productivity and other characters. A 
considerable series of comparative trials will be necessary 
to establish full data on all the varieties. ?!r. Lange has 
done much useful and careful work in this connection during 
the past eight months. 
1 1 * Labelling and Indexing of Plant s . 
63 new painted labels werj made and nut out, some being 
replacements of old ones. 47 aluminium labels were m«de. 
Mr. Holt turn checked one of the plants on lawns B and C, 
corrected the plans end arranged for new labels. 
