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yet recorded from Malaya. A case in point is the discovery by Mr. H. J. Vallender 
in Negri Sembilan of Eulophia bicarinata, which, although it is widely distributed 
from India to Australia, has never before been recorded from Malaya. In spite 
of its wide distribution not much is known about it and up to the present no 
botanist has described its leaves. The living plants sent by Mr. Vallender will 
enable a detailed study to be made. 
The collection of succulents was maintained and increased by many acqui¬ 
sitions. Amongst the South African Mesembrianthemums four species of Glotti- 
phyllum flowered, as well as two of Faucaria and one each of Bergeranthus, 
Gibbceum and Homalium. Stapelia Desmetiana, a South African desert plant, 
flowered once. 
The Sun Rockery on Lawn X, which had become overcrowded and over¬ 
grown, was cleaned, weeded and partially remodelled, and a considerable number 
of succulents such as Agave, Alee, Cereus and Opuntia planted out. 
Plant Introduction Section 
The banana collection on Lawn R was transferred to Lawn Y. On the area 
thus left vacant a start was made to develop a plant introduction section where 
it is intended to bring to the flowering stage all new introductions suitable for 
outdoor cultivation, except large shrubs and trees. Thirty-five beds, each 12 feet 
by 3 feet, were made, separated by grass paths, and these will be extended as 
labour is available. Hedges of Madras Thorn ( Pithecellobiuni dulce ) and of 
Randia spinosa have been planted to enclose the area. 
Nursery 
This area is now stocked with sufficient material to meet the requirements of 
the Gardens, Government House Domain, plant exchanges and plant sales. 
Plant Sales 
Revenue from the sale of orchid plants was $3,999 and from the sale of 
other plants, $7,626, a total of $11,625. 
Composting 
The life blood of any garden in Malaya is manure and compost. Large quan¬ 
tities are needed in the low-fertility, stiff clay of the Gardens and because of 
the rapidity with which it disappears from the soil in tropical climates. Good 
supplies of cattle manure have been available from the Veterinary Department, 
and a cement floored, roofed shed was constructed on Lawn U, near the water 
tower, to house it. Compost was made in considerable quantities, from leaf sweep¬ 
ings, weeds, household refuse, etc., mixed with manure and spent hops from 
Malayan Breweries. Horse manure was obtained from the Singapore Polo Club. 
Trials have been begun of the composting of garden refuse with Adco, without 
admixture of animal manure. 
Singapore Flower Show 
An attractive large exhibit consisting mainly of orchids and Saintpaullia 
ionanthe (African Violet) was displayed in the centre of the hall at the Singapore 
Gardening Society’s Annual Flower Show. Much of the success of the show was 
due to the arrangements of the exhibits by Mr. G. H. Addison, who was Honorary 
Show Manager. 
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