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was transferred to the Gardens Department. For some years past 
Mr. Flippance has regularly visited the garden, and he supervised a new 
planting scheme in 1935. This scheme was added to in 1936 by further 
planting of some of the new Bougainvilleas, a group of Bauhinias and 
several Cassias. 
Municipality . — The usual inspections of gardens and Roadside Trees 
were made, reports forwarded and advice given where necessary. 
Other work . — Assistance was given with further planting, chiefly of 
hedges, at the General Hospital staff quarters; the planting carried out in 
r935 made good progress. The large Angsanas in front of “A” Block at 
the General Hospital were pruned under supervision of the Assistant 
Curator. Advice and assistance were given to the Penang Sports Club 
(Golf Section) concerning tree planting at the new golf course and various 
matters connected with the fairway and greens; a complete plan for tree 
planting was drawn up and the sites marked. Advice was also given 
concerning the gardens at St. Nicholas Home, the residence of the Municipal 
President, and various- private gardens, also layout and planting at the 
Scout Headquarters. Assistance was given in the preparation of wreaths 
for Poppy Day. 
