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Owing to the excessive rains at the time they were flowering, the blue colour was not so deep as it generally is.
All undesirable undergrowth and grass under the trees in the valley were cut from time to time.
The zigzag paths on the west sides of the grounds were repaired, and the path around the hill on the southwest side of the grounds was re-surfaced with disintegrated granite.
The lawns were given a dressing of chachai, and large numbers of worms were collected and destroyed.
Only a few bulbs of Lycoris squamigera which were planted last year flowered. Nearly all the bulbs have disappeared; they have apparently been eaten by rats or some other animals.
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Blake Garden. A flat piece of ground in the lower part of the garden, which was always more or less of a swamp, was taken in hand and drained.
Two young trees of Bauhinia Blakeana and several flowering shrubs were planted in various places.
The Cannas were taken up, divided, and replanted.
The Bignonias which were planted to cover one of the fences made such slow progress that they were taken up and replaced with young plants of Antigonon leptopus, which have done well.
The Lycoris bulbs growing alongside the stream made a good show when in flower.
The level areas were re-surfaced with disintegrated granite, and all seats and gates painted.
Peak Garden. The seats were re-painted, and the toolhouse repaired.
The garden was kept tidy throughout the year.
West End Park. The purple Rhododendrons and the trees of Bauhinia purpurea flowered profusely.
The young trees were frequently attended to, and any failures made good.
Roots of Lantana and Mimosa were taken up as opportunity permitted, and the grass was cut several times during the year.
King's Park. Several trees, shrubs, and palms were planted, including 82 young specimens of Bauhinia variegata.
On the western side of the park, on the bare hills, between 200 and 300 seedling pine trees were planted.
The trees of Bauhinia variegata which were planted several years ago again flowered well.
One of these proved to be a pure white variety, and this has been propagated by layers and seeds.
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owing to the excessive rains at the time they were flowering the blue colour was not so deep as it generally is.
All undesirable undergrowth and grass under the trees in the valley were cut from time to time.
The zigzag paths on the west sides of the grounds were repaired, and the path around the hill on the southwest side of the grounds was re-surfaced with disintegrated granite.
The lawns were given a dressing of chachai and large numbers of worms were collected and destroyed.
Only a few bulbs of Lyceris squamigera which were planted last year flowered. Nearly all the bulbs have disappeared; they have apparently been eaten by rats or some other animals.
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Blake Garden. A flat piece of ground in the lower part of the garden, which was always more or less of a swamp, was taken in hand and drained.
Two young trees of Bauhinia Blakeana and several flowering shrubs were planted in various places.
The Cannas were taken up, divided and replanted.
The Bignonias which were planted to cover one of the fences made such slow progress that they were taken up and replaced with young plants of Antigonon leptopus which have done well.
The Lycoris bulbs growing alongside the stream made a good show when in flower,
The level areas were re-surfaced with disintegrated granite and all seats and gates painted.
Peak Garden. The seats were re-painted and the toolhouse re- paired,
The garden was kept tidy throughout the year.
West End Park. The purple Rhododendrons and the trees of Bauhinia purpurea flowered profusely.
The young trees were frequently attended to and any failures made good.
Roots of Lantana and Mimosa were taken up as opportunity permitted and the grass was cut several times during the year.
King's Park.--Several trees, shrubs and palms were planted, including 82 young specimens of Bauhinia variegata.
On the western side of the park on the bare hills between 200 and 300 seedling pine trees were planted."
The trees of Bauhinia variegata which were planted several years ago again flowered well.
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One of these proved to be a pure white variety and this has been propagated by layers and seeds.
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