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On two or three occasions persons were arrested for exposing certain native flowering shrubs for sale contrary to last year's Order-in-Council of the 19th June.
In every case the person arrested was found to be without a licence, so that although convictions could not be obtained under the Order-in-Council, they could be, and were, for hawking without a licence.
The order has had a very good effect on the flower sellers as very few of the prohibited flowers and shrubs were exposed for sale in the flower market during the year.
Formerly Lilium Brownii was brought to the market in large quantities, but last summer, although frequent visits were made, not a single specimen was seen.
The lily has become scarce on the island as the flower collectors formerly pulled up the whole plant when in flower.
Six owners of matsheds had sums amounting to $67 altogether deducted from their securities for damage done to trees by their workmen in the vicinity of the matsheds.
Timber Felling.-Several acres of trees were cut down above the Pokfulam Road in the vicinity of Belcher's Fort to enable the Public Works Department to construct filter beds.
At Pokfulam some large fellings were made on Farm Lots purchased by the Dairy Farm Company.
A large felling was made at North Point so that soil could be obtained for reclamation purposes.
On the plateau east of the Race Course, Wongneichong, fellings were made so that the erection of houses could be proceeded with.
At Homuntin, near Yaumati Railway Station, a big felling was also made so that houses could be erected on the site.
Planting and Care of Roadside Trees.- Nearly 200 young trees were planted in roads and streets in Hongkong and Kowloon.
Sixteen trees which were growing in the centre of the roads in Royal Square were cut down.
Some of these were very unsightly, others blocked the view of the Queen Victoria Statue, whilst all of them were considered to be interfering with the upkeep and proper repair of the roads.
To replace the sixteen trees felled, trees of Bauhinia variegata were planted on the side-paths on both sides of the roads.
Of the 32 trees planted 30 have done well and although the trees were pruned hard back and not planted until the end of July
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M 12
On two or three occasions persons were arrested for exposing certain native flowering shrubs for sale contrary to last year's Order- in-Council of the 19th June.
In every case the person arrested was found to be without a licence, so that although convictions could not be obtained under the Order-in-Council, they could be, and were, for hawking without a licence.
The order has had a very good effect on the flower sellers as very few of the prohibited flowers and shrubs were exposed for sale in the flower market during the year.
Formerly Lilium Brownii was brought to the market in large quantities, but last summer, although frequent visits were made, not a single specimen was seen.
The lily has become scarce on the island as the flower collectors formerly pulled up the whole plant when in flower.
Six owners of matsheds had sums amounting to S67 altogether deducted from their securities for damage done to trees by their workmen in the vicinity of the matsheds.
Timber Felling.-Several acres of trees were cut down above the Pokfulam Road in the vicinity of Belcher's Fort to enable the Public Works Department to construct filter beds.
At Pokfulam some large fellings were made on Farm Lots purchased by the Dairy Farm Company.
A large felling was made at North Point so that soil could be obtained for reclamation purposes.
On the plateau east of the Race Course, Wongneichong, fellings were made so that the erection of houses could be proceeded with.
At Homuntin, near Yaumati Railway Station, a big felling was also made so that houses could be erected on the site.
Planting and Care of Roadside Trees.- Nearly 200 young trees were planted in roads and streets in Hongkong and Kowloon.
Sixteen trees which were growing in the centre of the roads in Royal Square were cut down.
Some of these were very unsightly, others blocked the view of the Queen Victoria Statue, whilst all of them were considered to be interfering with the upkeep and proper repair of the roads.
To replace the sixteen trees felled, trees of Bauhinia rariegata were planted on the side-paths on both sides of the roads.
Of the 32 trees planted 30 have done well and although the trees were pruned hard back and not planted until the end of July
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