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palms have been planted in many , of the Kangaroo and other 
paddocks and enclosures, and have, so far, done well, and will be 
a great improvement to the general landscape, as they increase in 
size. Shade trees have also been planted in many of the paddocks 
containing grass-feeding animals, which will be of great benefit to 
ihem, l>oth in summer and winter. New fences have been erected 
in some of the same enclosures to facilitate the feeding and care of 
the animals. The flower beds have been kept up to their usual excel¬ 
lence and formed a beautiful sight in the spring, the show of roses 
being especially bright, and tl»e blossom of (Irevillias was very fine. 
Tiie Talcgallas, or Scrub 'Turkeys, have again been successfully 
hatched from the nesting mounds and reared to maturity. Partridge, 
Bronze-wing, While-bellied Plumed Pigeons, and Stubble Quail have 
all been successfully reared. 
'The following stock has been born in the Gardens during the 
yiaii year, namely ;—One idigliland Heifer, one Zebu of the large 
variety, one cross between a Highland Bull and Zebu Cow, one 
Bantang, one Anoa, two (iuanacos, one each of Barasinga, Sambur, 
Red, Equine, and Hog Deer, Kangaroos, \Vallabys, Indian Wolves, 
Dingoes, Opossums, Short-headed Belideus or Flying Squirrel, 
and Persian Kittens. 
The following are the ])rincipal Stock that have been purchased, 
namely :—One Marsupial Wolf, one Elephant, one pair of Urial, one 
Sloth Bear, one Himalayan Bear, one Sun Bear, one pair of Patna 
Goats, one Esquimau Dog, one Cliinese C'how Dog, besides native 
animals, birds, and smaller specimens. 
'The Council desires to express its appreciation of the able 
services of the Director, Mr. D. Le Souef, and his excellent staff of 
employees, to wliose care aiid energy tlie popularity and success of 
the (hardens is largely due. 
'The Council would again express its surprise at the small num¬ 
ber of persons who are regular subscribers to the Society, although 
