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and side-lobes to the lip. It is by far the best pink colour so far seen hi 
local Spathoglottis. 
THE WATER FAEE GARDENS, PENANG 
Development of Section V. —The formal garden already constructed 
in this section was opened to the public by suitable re-arrangement of the 
bamboo hedge beside the entrance gate, and the construction of steps to 
approach the gate. This secluded garden strikes quite a new note, with 
its tall trim bamboo hedge, carefully planned paths of crazy paving, large 
water lily tank, formal flower beds of dwarf shrubs and herbaceous plants, 
pyramidal conifers in concrete pots, and seats for visitors. The addition 
of a fountain in the water lily tank was made possible when the new water 
supply was laid, as described below. The garden was designed by 
Mr. Flippance, and constructed under his supervision. 
Eeading on from the formal garden is a larger area for the development 
of which a sum of $2,000 was entered in the Estimates for 1936. This sum 
was spent, and the greater part of the development scheme carried out under 
Mr. Fuppance’s supervision. The full scheme consists of a raised terrace, 
with centre pavilion and pergola extending along the whole of the back, 
at the far end of the area, approached by a grassy walk (300 ft. long) flanked 
by herbaceous borders; half way along, the walk is interrupted by an oblong 
lotus tank 30 by 10 feet, and the borders curve outwards to surround this. 
The borders are to be backed by a line of concrete pillars, connected with 
chains, for the accommodation of climbers, and it is intended to plant a 
row of poplar-like trees on either side to complete the vista effect. At the 
end of the year all the building and concrete work had been completed 
except (1) the roof of the pavilion, (2) the paving of the terrace and a small 
court in front of it, (3) the pillars and chains for the climbers. This is the 
largest piece of development work to be carried out in the garden for many 
years. It represents an attempt to apply modern ideas of garden planning 
to tropical conditions. The work was carried out entirely by the gardens 
staff with the assistance of one skilled mason. In addition to this masonry 
work, the vote provided a new water supply from the water lily pool in 
Section R. This provides necessary water for the water lily and lotus tanks 
and their fountains, and also for watering of plants generally. In laying 
these pipes, provision was made for supply to a proposed smaller tank in the 
Formal Garden, to accommodate smaller aquatic plants. 
Lily Pond Gully. —The path on the western side of the gully was taken 
in hand. A drain was constructed to carry off surface water and the path 
itself narrowed to 7 feet, with cement bars and steps at intervals to minimise 
surface wash. The surplus area after narrowing of the path wap prepared 
for planting. This work brings the western path into conformity with the 
eastern path, dealt with two years previously, and greatly improves the 
appearance of the gully. 
Planting. — Owing to the amount of time devoted to the work already 
described, it was not possible to carry out much new planting. The 
following was carried out: — 
Section E. Two beds of Bougainvillea lateritia (F^ seedlings). 
Section F. One Pinus Merkusii. 
Section O. A beginning was made in grouping together the 
Bauhinias, and the following were planted : B. Kockiana, 
B. Blakeana, B. acuminata, B. GalpinU and B. tomentosa. In 
this section also was planted one Bougainvillea formosa (origin 
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