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dusk), lpomoea “Baby Blue” (Peter Henderson), and a tall variety of Poinsettia 
which is common in Java but not often seen in Malaya. A small species of 
Senecio (?) introduced from Calcutta, proved a useful addition to the list of 
annuals which will seed freely in Singapore. 
Interesting introductions. —Among the more interesting plants introduced 
during the year were Rheedia madruno, a fruit tree from Colombia; Phyllo- 
carpus septentrional is , a scarlet-flowered tree from Guatemala (presented by 
Dr. M. Carthew of Bangkok) ; Bulbophyllum Beccarii, an orchid with enor¬ 
mous leaves, from the Tambilan Islands (presented by Mr. VAN Haelen) ; 
Alocasia cuprea , a beautiful aroid from Borneo; Dipladenia Brearleyana , a 
pink-flowered species, from Vuala Lumpur; and some new varieties of Plumeria 
from Honolulu. 
General maintenance. —General maintenance of the Gardens proceeded as 
in former years. A trial was made of treating the more sloping paths with 
Colas, finishing with red gravel. This was found successful, and it is intended 
to treat ir the same way other paths which are at present subject to excessive 
surface wash during heavy rain. The lake was cleaned, and the Nymphaeas 
replanted, resulting in a greatly improved appearance. The three plants of 
Victoria regia flowered, and seeds were obtained from them. A low fence was 
placed along part of the edge of the Gardens Jungle, where the monkeys are 
usually fed, to protect the undergrowth, and a concrete curb along the opposite 
edge of the road to protect the grass edge. The monkeys have continued to 
do soirje damage, and it was found 'necessary to red ice their numbers somewhat 
by shooting. Some of the older ones were sometimes unpleasantly aggressive 
in behaviour and it is hoped that these have been eliminated. 
THE WATERFALL GARDENS, PENANG 
The lawns in the Gardens were further improved, especially in the upper 
part where extensive levelling and re-grassing was carried out, the work of 
general maintenance being assisted by the introduction of a motor mower, which 
cuts most of the grass in the lower part of the Gardens. A programme of 
manuring shrubs and small trees throughout the Gardens was completed; for 
this purpose, sludge from the Municipal sewage tank was found to be very 
effective. It is intended to make this an annual routine matter. 
On lawn K a new terraced garden was made, and planting commenced before 
the end of the year. This garden is intended to accomodate climbing orchids of 
the Vanda teres type, terrestrial orchids (Spathoglottis, Arundina, etc.) and 
also succulents of the larger kinds. The edges of the terraces were built up 
with rubble walls, which will be planted with small flowering plants. The 
construction of this garden necessitated the removal of some trees, all of which 
are duplicated in other parts of the Gardens. 
The upper section of the old nursery site was cleared, levelled and planted 
with grass. The hedges were improved, and a new hedge planked to separate 
this section from the present nursery. It is proposed to make this area into 
a small enclosed garden, with paved paths and a formal arrangement of beds. 
A number of shrubs and young trees were planted in various parts of the 
Gardens, chiefly with a view to adding colour. On lawn E. all varieties of 
Bougainvillea are now^ represented, including the deep purple Maud Chuttle- 
burgh (recently introduced from Singapore, where it has hitherto flowered 
very poorly). Other new planting included the following: Cycas revoluta , 
Antiaris toxicaria (the Upas tree, of w r hich the old plant is dying), Castanos- 
perum australe , nutmegs and cloves, and Podocarpus gracilior (tried as a hedge 
plant,). 
Plant House No. 9 was completely rebuilt by the Public Works Department, 
in a style conforming with No. 8, with concrete posts and angle iron supports 
for the roof. The roof of Plant House No. 2 w^as strengthened, and half the 
roof on No. 10 was glazed. Other work carried out by the Public Works 
Department in the Gardens was as follows: a rubble drain was made in lawm 
B, from the outlet of the culvert under the road to the stream; the culvert 
at the bottom of the lily pond gully was re-conditioned and the outlet stepped; 
the quarantine house was altered to provide a garage for the motor mower; 
an expanded metal gate was fixed at the entrance to the nursery; a rubble apron 
