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replace the Dacrydium trees which are in poor condition owing to severe cutting 
of the roots when the terraces were made. Cypress trees were also planted in 
other places on the hill, the total number being 208. 
Considerable work was done at the Crag Hotel, and good progress made 
with the re-designing of the garden. The most important new work w r as the 
re-terracing of the slopes at the entrance to the hotel grounds; these slopes have 
long been very unsightly, but it has not been possible to deal with them 
previously. A complete clearance of all secondary jungle and planting of more 
Bougainvillea and other flowering shrubs below the dining room block was 
carried out. 
At Woodside and Hillside the new wall beds round the houses were brought 
into use and have proved most effective; a reduction in the number of pot 
plants has been possible in consequence. 
♦ In the rural area of the Island, 78 roadside trees were supplied and planted 
in Green Lane and at Tanjong Bunga. Trees in the neighbourhood of Sepov 
Lines were, reported on, and their pruning supervised. A plan for planting the 
compound at the new Trade School was prepared and plants supplied. Advice 
was given about planting and general maintenance of grounds at the Residency, 
St. George’s Church and Captain Kling Mosque. 
The Municipal roadside trees were inspected as usual. Good progress was 
made with the priming of the older trees. The new' area of the Western Road 
Cemetery w^as planted with trees and shrubs; this still requires further planting. 
Advice was given to the Municipal Water Engineer, concerning the treatment 
of grass areas and the planting of trees and shrubs in the Vale of Temple and 
at Batu Ferringi. A report on possible planting in the neighbourhood of the 
Hill railway was submitted. As in former years, advice was given by the 
Asst. Curator to a number of firms and private individuals concerning the 
layout and maintenance of grounds in their charge. 
March 17 th, 1933. 
R, E. HOLTTUM, 
Director of Gardens, S.S. 
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