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An increased number of layers, cuttings and seedlings were raised in the Pot Nursery which is now used as a central propagating depôt; formerly each outstation had its own small nursery but now that the permanent service of a motor lorry has been obtained the distribution of nursery stock is carried out from the Pot Nursery and much better results are thereby obtained.
The total number of trees and plants sold during the year was 2,559.
Cases of petty theft and damage were fewer than in the preceding year.
Government House Grounds.—All grass banks, lawns, shrubberies and flower beds were given such attention as they required.
Banks on the north side were cleared of under-growth several times during the year.
The whole of the interior of the house was decorated on June 3rd on the occasion of the Birthday of His Majesty the King and other portions of the house were decorated as required.
Mountain Lodge Grounds. The large bed at the retaining wall was turfed over and portions of the area so dealt with will later be planted with Conifers; a further area in front of the house was cleared of Blue Grass, turfed and the edges planted with Hydrangeas.
Further additions were made to the group of Hydrangeas on the bank below the small tennis lawn.
The undergrowth in the valley was closely cut twice during the year; lawns, trees and shrubs in all parts of the grounds were given such attention as they required.
Blake Garden.—The banks of the very large dump of debris which was deposited in the garden after the collapse of adjoining houses were turfed by the Public Works Department.
No further planting was carried on as the remaining flat space is now much smaller and will be required for the use of visitors if the garden is re-opened.
West End Park.—The Camphor trees which now practically fill the whole area were regularly inspected; dressings of Solignum were applied to keep off white ants.
Undergrowth was cleared from banks and flat spaces twice during the year.
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An increased number of layers, cuttings and seedlings were raised in the Pot Nursery which is now used as a central propagating depôt; formerly each outstation has its own small nursery but now that the permanent service of a motor lorry has been obtained the distribution of nursery stock is carried out from the Pot Nursery and much better results are thereby obtained.
The total number of trees and plants sold during the year was 2,559.
Cases of petty theft and damage were fewer than in the preceding year.
Government House Grounds.—All grass banks, lawns, shrubberies and flower beds were given such attention as they required.
Banks on the north side were cleared of under-growth several times during the year.
The whole of the interior of the house was decorated on June 3rd the occasion of the Birthday of His Majesty the King and other portions of the house were decorated as required.
Mountain Lodge Grounds. The large bed at the retaining wall was turfed over and portions of the area so dealt with will later be planted with Conifers; a further area in front of the house was cleared of Blue Grass, turfed and the edges planted with Hydrangeas.
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Further additions were made to the group of Hydrangeas on the bank below the small tennis lawn.
The undergrowth in the valley was closely cut twice during the year; lawns, trees and shrubs in all parts of the grounds were given such attention as they required.
Blake Garden.-The banks of the very large dump of debris. which was deposited in the garden after the collapse of adjoining houses were turfed by the Public Works Department.
No further planting was carried on as the remaining flat space is now much smaller and will be required for the use of visitors if the garden is re-opened.
West End Park.-The Camphor trees which now practically fill the whole area were regularly inspected; dressings of Solignum were applied to keep off white ants.
Undergrowth was cleared from banks and flat spaces twice during the year.
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