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PUBLICATIONS 
The only issue of the Gardens Bulletin published during the year was 
Vol. 5 nos 7-8, issued on June 3rd. In addition to the paper on periodic flower¬ 
ing and leaf fall of trees referred to above, the issue contained papers by 
Mr. I. H. Burkill on the local species of Citrus and its allies, and on the 
species of Gluta (which with its allied genera constitute the group of poisonous 
tree/s known as rengas) ; also a description of a new hybrid Vanda (V. X 
Boumaniae) by Dr. J. J. Smith, a short account of the “padang” flora of 
Jamaja, in the Anamba Islands, by Mr. M. R. Henderson, and notes on 
Aspidimn Maingayi (Baker), Herpestis Monniera II, B. K., Erythropsis colorata 
Burkill, and Halophila spinulosa (R. Br.) Aschers. 
THE LIBRARY 
Capt. H. A. Johnstone presented to the Gardens Library a copy of the 
portion of Maxims' Flora Brasiliensis dealing with the palms. For this valu¬ 
able gift cordial thanks are expressed. The subject catalogue of literature 
dealing with local plants was continued, and is proving very useful. 
PLANTS OUTWARDS AND INWARDS 
There was a decrease of sales of plants both at Singapore and Penang, and 
also a decrease in the number of seeds distributed to other Gardens. Seeds were 
distributed from Singapore to 47 botanical institutions, and seeds received from 
28 institutions. Plants W‘ere exchanged with Dr. H. L. Lyon, H. S. P. A. 
Honolulu; the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; the Chandra Nursery, Sikkim; 
Mrs. M. A. Williames, Rangoon; the Agriculturist, Kuala Lumpur; the 
Superintendent of Gardens, Johore; the Superintendent, Fraser's Hill; Anak 
Bukit Garden, Kedah; the Quarantine Camp, Penang. 
The following donors of plants and seeds are gratefully thanked: Mr. J. 
Laycock, Singapore (orchids) ; Mrs. Anthony Penang; Mr. B. NiCHOL, 
Penang; Dr. M. Carthew, Bangkok (a plant of Phyllocarpus septentrionalis) ; 
Mr. B. K. Saheb, Singapore; L. A. Dreyfus Co., Singapore (Bornean gutta- 
producing plants) ; Mrs. Waterhouse, Singapore; Mr. Gordon Spare, Johore; 
Mr. L. Desborough, Johore; Mr. W. G. Stirling, Singapore (orchids) ; 
Mr. F. S. Banfield, Taiping; Mr. van Haelen ( Bulbophyllum Beccarii). 
At Singapore 1,386 trees and shrubs were provided for planting in the 
grounds of Government buildings, schools, etc., and at Penang 277 trees and 
shrubs for Government and Municipal requirements. 
The total numbers of plants and seeds sent out and received were as 
follows :— 
Outwards — 
Singapore — Plants .. .. . . 3,732 
Seeds, packets .. . . .. 484 
Canna tubers .. . . ' . . 3,019 
Cuttings, etc. .. . . . . 3,131 
Penang— Plants . . . . . . . . 2,964 
Seeds, packets . . . . . . 129 
Imvards — 
Singapore —Plants; orchids .. .. .. 722 
ferns .. . . 136 
others . . . . . . 385 
1,243 
Tubers and cuttings .. .. 97 
Seeds . . . . . . ., 724 
Penang — Plants . . .. . . . . 208 
Seeds . . .. . . 602 
