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A small triangular bed near the main entrance was also re-arranged and planted with a more showy selection of flowering plants.

"Grass Caterpillars", which have always been very troublesome on the grass lawns, did not damage the turf so much this year, the lawn on the south side and a small one on the north were attacked but after two light dressings of weak Jeye's Fluid these pests fortunately disappeared.

Mountain Lodge Grounds.-The plants in the large bed below the big retaining wall suffered very much from the effects of wind and fog this year, also the seedling Cosmos, which have always produced a good mass of orange flowers in previous years were a total failure.

All the Cannas in the various beds were taken up, divided and replanted after the ground had been thoroughly manured.

Undergrowth in the valley and elsewhere in the grounds was cleared as usual.

The Blue Grass on areas in front of the house and in centre of the big lawn, where the soil had become sterile, was taken up and replanted in fresh soil.

The tennis lawns were given a dressing of old stable manure in February.

Eleven plants of Allamanda were planted on a slope near the big lawn and four on a hill opposite the main entrance.

Grass lawns, banks and putting greens were regularly cut, rolled and kept in good order generally throughout the year.

A number of flowering shrubs were planted in the bed below the retaining wall to replace those which had been stripped of their leaves by the wind.

Blake Garden.-Patches of Blue Grass damaged during the preceding year were repaired, and the rockery at the north-east entrance was partially replanted.

One tree of Cupressus macrocarpa, one Rhodoleia Championi and one white-flowered Bauhinia variegata were planted in suitable places in the garden.

To prevent coolies carrying loads through the garden, the two upper gates at the east and west ends were kept locked.

Poinsettias, Lagerstroemias, Acalyphas and other flowering shrubs were pruned as usual,

Gates, garden seats and summer houses were scraped and painted.

King's Park.-The young trees planted during the past five years were closely watched, retied and re-staked as required.

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N 5 A small triangular bed near the main entrance was also re-arranged and planted with a more showy selection of flowering plants. "Grass Caterpillars", which have always been very troublesome on the grass lawns, did not damage the turf so much this year, the lawn on the south side and a small one on the north were attacked but after two light dressings of weak Jeye's Fluid these pests fortunately disappeared. Mountain Lodge Grounds.-The plants in the large bed below the big retaining wall suffered very much from the effects of wind and fog this year, also the seedling Cosmos, which have always produced a good mass of orange flowers in previous years were a total failure. All the Cannas in the various beds were taken up, divided and replanted after the ground had been thoroughly manured. Undergrowth in the valley and elsewhere in the grounds was cleared as usual. The Blue Grass on areas in front of the house and in centre of the big lawn, where the soil had become sterile, was taken up and replanted in fresh soil. The tennis lawns were given a dressing of old stable manure in February. Eleven plants of Allamanda were planted on a slope near the big lawn and four on a hill opposite the main entrance. Grass lawns, banks and putting greens were regularly cut, rolled and kept in good order generally throughout the year. A number of flowering shrubs were planted in the bed below the retaining wall to replace those which had been stripped of their leaves by the wind. Blake Garden.-Patches of Blue Grass damaged during the preceding year were repaired, and the rockery at the north-east entrance was partially replanted. One tree of Cupressus macrocarpa, one Rhodoleia Championi and one white-flowered Bauhinia variegata were planted in suitable places in the garden. To prevent coolies carrying loads through the garden, the two upper gates at the east and west ends were kept locked. Poinsettias, Lagerstroemias, Acalyphas and other flowering shrubs were pruned as usual, Gates, garden seats and summer houses were scraped and painted. King's Park.-The young trees planted during the past five years were closely watched, retied and re-staked as required.

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N 5 A small triangular bed near the main entrance was also re- arranged and planted with a more showy selection of flowering plants. "Grass Caterpillars", which have always been very trouble- some on the grass lawns, did not damage the turf so much this year, the lawn on the south side and a small one on the north were attacked but after two light dressings of weak Jeye's Fluid these pests fortunately disappeared. Mountain Lodge Grounds.-The plants in the large bed below the big retaining wall suffered very much from the effects of wind and fog this year, also the seedling Cosmos, which have always produced a good mass of orange flowers in previous years were a total failure. All the Cannas in the various beds were taken up, divided and replanted after the ground had been thoroughly manured. Undergrowth in the valley and elsewhere in the grounds was cleared as usual. The Blue Grass on areas in front of the house and in centre of the big lawn, where the soil had become sterile, was taken up and replanted in fresh soil. The tennis lawns were given a dressing of old stable manure in February. Eleven plants of Allamanda were planted on a slope near the big lawn and four on a hill opposite the main entrance. Grass lawns, banks and putting greens were regularly cut, rolled and kept in good order generally throughout the year. A number of flowering shrubs were planted in the bed below the retaining wall to replace those which had been stripped of their leaves by the wind. Blake Garden.-Patches of Blue Grass damaged during the preceding year were repaired, and the rockery at the north-east entrance was partially replanted. One tree of Cupressus macrocarpa, one Rhodoleia Championi and one white-flowered Bauhinia variegata were planted in suitable places in the garden. To prevent coolies carrying loads through the garden, the two upper gates at the east and west ends were kept locked. Poinsettias, Lagerstroemias, Acalyphas and other flowering shrubs were pruned as usual, Gates, garden seats and summer houses were scraped and painted. King's Park.-The young trees planted during the past five years were closely watched, retied and re-staked as required.

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A small triangular bed near the main entrance was also re- arranged and planted with a more showy selection of flowering plants.

"Grass Caterpillars", which have always been very trouble- some on the grass lawns, did not damage the turf so much this year, the lawn on the south side and a small one on the north were attacked but after two light dressings of weak Jeye's Fluid these pests fortunately disappeared.