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strongly but did not flower, A. undulata flowered and produced good 
seeds. A. undulata is not so showy under our conditions as the 
Cynoglossums. 
Cynoglossum .—We have been growing a Cynoglossum (probably 
the Indian C. furcatum) for some time under the name Anchusa 
myosotidiflora , by which it was received in 1933. Mrs. Bain (Johore 
Bahru) gave us seeds of another Cynoglossum, which is perhaps 
another variety of C. furcatum; it made a rather better show than the 
plants we previously possessed. Suttons’ Cynoglossum varieties are 
also being tried, but had not all flowered before the close of the year. 
These beautiful blue flowers are a notable addition to Malayan 
gardens. 
Asters. —Seeds of several species of perennial Asters were fried, 
but in no case was there any germination. 
Calendula aegyptica grew fairly well and flowered; it is not a 
first-class annual under local conditions, but is perhaps worth growing 
for a change. 
Coreopsis Atkinsofiicuna and C. coronata both grew well and 
flowered; they are both quite attractive. 
Helianthus argophyllus .—Seeds of this sunflower, which has grey 
hairy leaves, were received from Saigon. The plants grew well and 
produced good seeds. Their erect habit and short branches give the 
plants a pleasing and distinctive appearance, but the flowering period 
is short. This sunflower is equally suitable for pots or for bedding. 
Gazania .—Several plants were raised from seeds brought from 
Bermuda by Mr. Nauen. They have flowered well for several 
months, and we hope that they will form a valuable addition to our 
perennials, which are still very few. It is probable that Gazanias will 
do best in the sun rockery. 
Gerbera avandia grew well, but the flowers are insignificant. 
Hybrid Gerberas raised from seeds presented by Dr. Moxham in 1933 
were planted out in beds and flowered well; they include some pleasing 
new shades. 
Tydea hybrids from Vilmorin grew fairly well and flowered. 
They are evidently plants that require rather special treatment under 
Singapore conditions, but it is possible that with care they would be 
worth growing. 
Episcia chontalensis, presented by Rev. Nigel Williams, has 
made good growth. The pale blue flowers are not so showy as the 
red flowers of the well-known E. fulgida, but the foliage is good. 
Cosmos sulphureus. —A packet of seeds of this species was 
received from Saigon, and the plants proved to be exactly similar to 
the race we already had in cultivation; but a few plants had deep 
yellow flowers instead of the usual orange. Seeds of the yellow- 
flowered plants were kept, and a yellow strain has been isolated which 
should be a valuable herbaceous plant. 
Moraea. —As M. iridioides grows well and occasionally flowers 
pleasantly, other species were introduced for trial during the year; 
all have grown, but none flowered. 
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