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Lower Albany Nursery.—The fence which divides this nursery from the Helena May Institute Grounds was put in order on the completion of the Institute and specimens of pink and white Antigonon leptopus were planted at the base of the fence.
The Cannas, Poinsettias and other flowering shrubs made brilliant patches of colour at varying intervals during the year.
Peak Tramway Banks.—On the tramway side of the Helena May Institute grounds the Hibiscus shrubs were taken up and replanted after the ground had been raised.
Fifteen young Eucalyptus trees were planted near the same place to form a screen.
On the bank between the Institute and the lower tram terminus 265 Poinsettias were put in.
Twenty-six plants of Russelia juncea were planted along the top of the wall of the Albany nullah.
The following trees and shrubs were in flower along the tramline at some period of the year:- Bauhinia Blakeana, Bauhinia variegata, Lagerstroemia indica, Allamanda Schottii, Hibiscus Lam-bertianus, Mussaenda frondosa, Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons, and Poinsettias.
Roadside Banks and Rockeries. The shrubs on the garden tank plot at the junction of Bowen and Garden Roads had become more or less overgrown, so they were thinned out and other improvements were made.
The ground under the trees was covered with "blue grass" and a Bauhinia Blakeana was planted in the centre of the plot.
The strip of land between the Albany Road and the New Garden was planted up with "blue grass".
A part of the bank near the Dairy Farm Co.'s premises, Lower Albert Road, having been acquired for building purposes, the trees and shrubs on it had to be destroyed.
The Rhododendrons on the bank opposite the Helena May Institute flowered well.
Thirteen Bauhinia Blakeana were planted on a bank at the east side of the Race Course.
The flowering trees and shrubs, on the numerous banks which have been planted in the last few years received constant attention and they have been much admired when in flower.
Government Offices' Grounds.-Two specimens of Bauhinia Blakeana were planted and the grounds were kept in good order.
Other Grounds.-The pitch on the Hongkong Cricket Club Ground was repaired at the expense of the club after each match.
Bare patches at the west end of the Volunteer Parade Ground were turfed,