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26. The lawns were repaired where necessary.
27. Caterpillars were exceedingly troublesome on lawns and Jeyes' Fluid mixed with water in the usual proportions was much less effective in stopping their ravages than hitherto.
28. Mountain Lodge Grounds.-Bare patches on the tennis lawn were repaired with new turf.
29. The gravel walks were repaired with disintegrated granite.
30. The concrete walks were also repaired, and a short length was laid with cement-granite where heavy rains always did considerable damage.
31. Several shrubs were planted in the bed at the foot of the big retaining wall, and the Hedychiums and Cannas in the same bed were taken up and replanted.
32. Blake Garden.--For the previous two years cockchafers were a source of trouble in this Garden, but this year no damage was noticed.
33. Some damage to shrubs and turf was done by gangs of Chinese who assembled to watch birds fighting. These birds were brought into the Garden in cages by other Chinese, and by prohibiting this the nuisance was soon stopped.
34. Young Eucalyptus trees suffered severely by the August gale.
35. Peak Garden.--The lime-concrete walk in this small garden was repaired where necessary.
36. The creepers planted at the base of the retaining wall at the upper end of the Garden are now beginning to cover the wall.
37. West End Park. The grass was kept short and seedling trees pulled up.
38. Coolies are very fond of making short cuts across the park and frequently pull down the barbed wire fences which have been put up to prevent them doing this.
39. King's Park.-Over 200 palms were planted on the west side of the Park.
40. Many trees and shrubs are growing up since a Park-keeper has been stationed there to stop grass-cutting and cattle-grazing.
41. The rooting up of Lantana has been proceeded with as far as funds would allow.
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26. The lawns were repaired where necessary.
27. Caterpillars were exceedingly troublesome on lawns and Jeyes' Fluid mixed with water in the usual proportions was much less effective in stopping their ravages than hitherto.
28. Mountain Lodge Grounds.-Bare patches on the tennis lawn were repaired with new turf.
29. The gravel walks were repaired with disintegrated granite.
30. The concrete walks were also repaired, and a short length was laid with cement-granite where heavy rains always did con- siderable damage.
31. Several shrubs were planted in the bed at the foot of the big retaining wall, and the Hedychiums and Cannas in the same hed were taken up and replanted.
32. Blake Garden.--For the previous two years cockchafers were a source of trouble in this Garden, but this year no damage was noticed.
33. Some damage to shrubs and turf was done by gangs of Chinese who assembled to watch birds fighting. These birds were brought into the Garden in cages by other Chinese, and by prohibit- ing this the nuisance was soon stopped.
34. Young Eucalyptus trees suffered severely by the August gale.
35. Peak Garden.--The lime-concrete walk in this small garden was repaired where necessary.
36. The creepers planted at the base of the retaining wall at the upper end of the Garden are now beginning to cover the wall.
37. West End Park. The grass was kept short and seedling trees pulled up.
38. Coolies are very fond of making short cuts across the park and frequently pull down the barbed wire fences which have been put up to prevent them doing this.
39. King's Park.-Over 200 palms were planted on the west side of the Park.
40. Many trees and shrubs are growing up since a Park- keeper has been stationed there to stop grass-cutting and cattle- grazing.
41. The rooting up of Lantana has been proceeded with as far as funds would allow.
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