FOUNDING THE PROTECTORATE 
it just in time to save it from extinction at the hands of the natives who 
would every year ignite bush-fires on the upper parts of Mlanje, which were 
rapidly destroying this valuable tree. Successful efforts have now been made 
to replant other districts with the Widdringtonia, the seed of which has also 
been introduced into England, where it is now cultivated at Kew Gardens 
and at the establishments of one or two leading horticulturists. Mr. Whyte, 
with the co-operation of many officials in the B.C.A. Administration has made 
remarkable zoological and botanical collections which have enriched our national 
and provincial museums. (Some idea of the work we have done in this respect 
may be obtained by glancing at the Appendices to Chapters VIII. and IX.) 
Mr. Whyte laid the foundations of a Botanical Garden at Zomba, and has 
distributed amongst the planters seeds and plants which he has introduced 
on behalf of the Administration, or obtained from Kew. The authorities 
at Kew Gardens have from time to time sent out Wardian cases containing 
varieties and species of coffee, of bananas, of vanilla, and of a great many 
other useful and beautiful trees, shrubs, and plants suited to cultivation in a 
tropical country. 
Coal has been discovered by our officials in various districts, and specimens 
have been sent home for analysis. 
MR. WHYTE IN' THE GARDENS AT ZOMBA 
