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dangerous or unsightly, were removed; these were replaced by new trees 
where possible. The new kinds used were Melaleuca leucadendron (Gelam), 
Tamarindus indica (Asam), Cassia spectabilis (a recently introduced tropical 
American species which has made very vigorous growth and flowers well), 
Kurrimia paniculate, (the Malayan spindle tree), Pygceum polystachyum , 
Rhodamnia trinervia (Menipoyan), and Melia azederach (Persian Eilac). 
All but the last were very successful. Rhodamnia trees, which are slow, 
were interplanted with quick-growing Acacias. In addition to these, the 
use of species formerly planted was continued. The Eugenia trees in Con¬ 
naught Drive, planted in 1925 in case of failure of the Rain Trees (which 
were seriously attacked by an insect pest), were removed, as the Rain Trees 
had recovered and the Eugenias interfered with their growth. 
Reports on parks were submitted periodically to the Municipal 
Architect. In Jubilee Park about 250 trees and shrubs were planted; in 
Farrer Park various unsatisfactory trees were replaced and Canna beds 
planted round the tennis courts. Reports on work to be done at Mt. Emily 
were also submitted. 
Other Work. —Advice was given and plants supplied in connection 
with planting round various Government buildings. Advice was also given 
in connection with the supply of a considerable number of trees and shrubs 
for planting by the defence services in various parts of Singapore Island. 
Penang 
Municipal. — Inspection work of Roadside Trees and Parks was carried 
out as in former years, anti reports submitted to the Municipal Engineer. 
Residency. —General maintenance of the Residency grounds was 
continued. The orchid garden was replanted, and the border of mixed 
* orchids rearranged. The bedding 011 the terrace was also renewed and the 
grouping of plants changed. The gaps made by the death after flowering 
of the thorny bamboos were filled by the species Thyrsoslachys siamensis. 
Trees and shrubs were also planted in the outer part of the grounds. 
Penang The gardens at Bel Retiro, Crag Hotel, Strawberry Hill 
and the five Government Bungalows were maintained as usual, special 
attention being given to improvements of bedded plants. At Bel Retiro, a 
number of conifers had to be removed; some of these were old Dacrydiums 
and the others Cupressus trees which were raised from Ceylon seed a few 
years ago. The latter have proved unsuitable for general planting on 
Penang Hill, being short-lived and also very variable in habit. The trees 
removed were replaced by Dacrydiums and also Podocarpus Rumphii and 
P. usambarensis (from E. Africa). 
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General Hospital. —A further section of planting of the grounds at the 
General Hospital was undertaken under the guidance of the Gardens 
Department. 
