Monday, February 19, 1973
NEW LOOK FOR BOTANIC GARDENS
More Species Of Flowers And Plants Added
Botanic Gardens, which
attracts thousands of visitors
on weekends and holidays, is putting op a new and more colourful
look.
Constant improvements are being made by the Urban Services Department
to the Garden and since last April, various species of flowers and plants
have been grown to provide added attractions to holiday-makers.
A large lawn round the modernised fountain in the centre of the
Garden has been turned into a flower bed for roses and seasonal flowers.
The roses, imported from Australia and Holland, are of different
varieties and colours.
A Bauhinia section, a Camellia centre, and a Magnolia centre
have been set up round the aviary.
There are over 30 Magnolia of six different species. The flowers,
imported from Australia, had to be grown first in a nursery bed and then
transplanted.
A bamboo section, containing seven species of bamboo shoot, has
been added near the entrance facing Upper Albert Road.
Over 20 species of palm trees from Singapore have also been planted
in the Garden.
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