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Fifty Poinsettias were planted on the bank at the south side of the grounds.
Royal Observatory Grounds.-A large area under pine trees was planted with Ophiopogon besides an area where pine trees formerly stood.
Many trees and shrubs were also planted.
Undergrowth under trees was removed and the grounds were cleared of Lantana and Mimosa.
Lower Albany Nursery.-The site of this nursery is an old rubbish tip and those who remember its unsightly appearance ten or twelve years ago and saw the display of Poinsettias there at the end of the year would be able to appreciate the change which has taken place.
The display would have been much greater if part of the site had not been sold for building purposes as several hundred additional Poinsettias were planted on this area last spring.
As many as possible of these latter were transferred elsewhere as well as any other plants which could be transplanted with safety.
At various times during the year Salvia splendens, Marguerites, Cannas and Russelia juncea made quite good shows.
Peak Tramway Banks. The planting of these banks with flowering trees and shrubs was continued.
The principal things planted were 223 Hibiscus Lambertianus, 8 Cassia Fistula, 7 Cratova religiosa, 10 Bauhinia Blakeana, 4 Lagerstroemia indica, 13 Rhododendron indicum, several Allamanda Schottii and Brunfelsia ramasissima.
There were shrubs of one kind or another in flower throughout the year.
Twenty-two Bauhinia variegata were taken up from the terraces above the Union Church and transferred to Royal Square. These were replaced by plants of Bauhinia Blakeana.
Hongkong Club Plot. The Hibiscus shrubs planted last year have grown well and produced flowers freely.
The turf has practically covered the ground and the plot now certainly adds to the amenities of the place.
Roadside Banks and Rockeries. The purple-flowered Rhododendrons were lifted from Battery Path and transplanted elsewhere.
One hundred and fifty Rhododendron indicum and 100 Hydrangeas were planted on the banks above and below Battery Path,