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WATERFALL GARDENS, PENANG 
A number of improvements were carried out in addition to the usual 
routine work. A small bridge was built over the small side stream at the 
Lily Pond to conform to the larger bridge over the Pond outlet. The stream 
bank in the plant yard and in other places was repaired, and a cement tank 
built in the Pot-plant nursery. A large clump of Wormia suffruticosa on 
Lawn E, which had been allowed to grow unchecked for several years was 
removed, thus opening up a view of Lawn E. 
GOVERNMENT HOUSE DOMAIN AND OTHER OUTSIDE 
CHARGES 
Singapore— 
Mr. j. Lennon, Assistant Curator, Parks, was on leave until September 
25th and work at Government House was supervised by Mr. G. A. Best. 
Little other outside work was done until October. Planting of trees and 
shrubs was done at the Labour Office and at Raffles Museum, and the 
Assistant Curator, Parks, continued to inspect roadside trees and to give 
advice with regard to felling and planting. 
Penang — 
Work on the Gardens at Bel Retiro and Strawberry Hill has been 
successfully continued, and the vegetable garden enlarged. Lack of water 
and manure is a serious problem in connection with these gardens. An 
unfailing supply of excellent pot-plants has been maintained throughout 
the year, and welcome additions were Lilies from Japan, an Aster (Michaelmas 
Daisy) obtained from Buitenzorg, Geraniums, Fuchsias, Buddleia, Dahlia 
imperialis from Fraser Hill, and Heliotropes raised from Sutton’s seeds. 
The usual inspections of roadside trees were carried out by the Assistant 
Curator, and reports submitted when necessary. 
28th March , 1927. [No. 2591/27.] 
M. R. HENDERSON, 
Acting Director of Gardens, S. S. 
