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Two seedling trees of Lagerstroemia Flos-reginae, raised from seed obtained from Fiji at the request of His Excellency the Governor, were also planted.
There are two varieties of this tree in the gardens but the Fiji tree is supposed to be different from both.
A hedge of Hibiscus Lambertianus was planted near the stables to replace eventually the bamboos which now serve as a screen.
The lawns were attacked with caterpillars in the autumn and were treated in the same way as those in the Botanic Gardens.
Electric cables were laid underground by the Public Works Department for illuminating the grounds when required.
Mountain Lodge Grounds.-Over 50 Allamandas were planted on one of the banks in the grounds and if they thrive they will make a good show during the summer months.
The lawns were weeded and given a dressing of manure.
The valley to the east of the house was a very pretty sight in March when Rhododendron Farrerae was in flower.
In the summer, parts of the valley were carpeted with Torenia concolor which has been increasing for several years past. The dark blue patches of flowers were most attractive.
The long grass under the trees and shrubs on the natural banks was cut twice during the year, in the spring and autumn.
Blake Garden.-Wire fences, on which creepers have been trained, were put in at both the east and west ends of the gardens.
Two Bougainvilleas and several Poinsettias were planted in various places.
Cockchafer larvae were discovered under the turf in a few places in July but not much damage was done. Turf which was destroyed was replaced.
It is some years since these pests were last found in this garden, although they made their appearance in the Botanic Gardens in 1917.
Lycoris aurea bulbs alongside the stream flowered well in September.
West End Park.-Agaves which had become too thick were thinned out and the surplus stock was planted in places to prevent persons making paths across the grass.
Mimosa seedlings were taken up and grass kept short.
King's Park. The removal of the wild Pandanus has greatly improved the look of the Park, and a path has been made at the upper end for the benefit of visitors.
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Two seedling trees of Lagerstroemia Flos-reginae, raised from seed obtained from Fiji at the request of His Excellency the Governor, were also planted.
There are two varieties of this tree in the gardens but the Fiji tree is supposed to be different from both.
A hedge of Hibiscus Lambertianus was planted near the stables to replace eventually the bamboos which now serve as a screen.
The lawns were attacked with caterpillars in the autumn and were treated in the same way as those in the Botanic Gardens.
Electric cables were laid underground by the Public Works Department for illuminating the grounds when required.
Mountain Lodge Grounds.-Over 50 Allamandas were planted on one of the banks in the grounds and if they thrive they will make a good show during the summer months.
The lawns were weeded and given a dressing of manure.
The valley to the east of the house was a very pretty sight in March when Rhododendron Farrerae was in flower.
In the summer, parts of the valley were carpeted with Torenia concolor which has been increasing for several years past. The dark blue patches of flowers were most attractive.
The long grass under the trees and shrubs on the natural banks was cut twice during the year, in the spring and autumu.
Blake Garden.-Wire fences, on which creepers have been trained, were put in at both the east and west ends of the gardens.
Two Bougainvilleas and several Poinsettias were planted in various places.
Cockchafer larvae were discovered under the turf in a few places in July but not much damage was done. Turf which was destroyed was replaced.
It is some years since these pests were last found in this garden, although they made their appearance in the Botanic Gardens in 1917..
Lycoris aurea bulbs alongside the stream flowered well in September.
West End Park.-Agaves which had become too thick were thinned out and the surplus stock was planted in places to prevent persons making paths across the grass.
Mimosa seedlings were taken up and grass kept short.
King's Park. The removal of the wild Pandanus has greatly improved the look of the Park, and a path has been made at the upper
end for the benefit of visitors.
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