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The reconditioning of the Aviary was completed by the Public Works Department and the whole structure is now rat proof.
The damage done to lawns by Grass Caterpillars (Thialleta signifera) during the autumn was negligible.
An avenue of young trees of Grevillea robusta was planted on the grass banks bordering the path immediately adjoining the Fountain Terrace.
The total number of trees, shrubs and pot plants sold during the year was 1,896.
Government House Grounds.-A very large Banian (Ficus retusa) which stood on the lawn immediately in front of the main entrance to the house was blown down on August 22nd; many other trees, particularly Flame of the Forest, were almost entirely stripped of their largest limbs.
Tennis lawns, bowling greens, flower beds and shrubberies were given such attention as they required.
The interior of the house was decorated on several occasions during the year.
Mountain Lodge Grounds.-An additional flower bed was made and planted with Hydrangea hortensia on the spare ground at the base of flagstaff hill.
Young trees of Cupressus macrocarpa and Casuarina equisetifolia were planted in various parts of the grounds.
The valley and outer portions of the grounds were cleared of undesirable undergrowth; tennis lawns and other turfed areas were given such attention as they required.
Colonial Cemetery.-A number of indigenous and other trees which were becoming a danger to headstones and graves were removed.
Several very large specimens of Araucaria excelsa were destroyed by the gale on August 22nd and many other trees were severely damaged. Felling of dangerous trees and branches was still proceeding at the end of the year.
The turfed areas were given such attention as they required; outer areas were regularly cleared of undergrowth.
Kowloon Hospital Grounds.-The exposed position of these grounds makes the work of establishing trees or shrubs very difficult, numbers of such hardy plants as Azalea (Rhododendron indicum) and Archontophoenix Alexandrae have been killed by the prevailing winds. In order to provide shelter for less hardy plants, 755 one year old Pinus Massoniana were planted.