The Superintendent of parks and Open spaces reports:—The construction of a series of mounds and the excavation of a small pond in the southeast corner of the Jessfield Park was completed, over 2,100 trees and shrubs being planted on the site. Wire fences were erected along pathways prior to he area being opened to Park visitors, Work on the reconstruction of Park boundary fences was continued, and general maintenance work was carried out.
In the greenhouses,. displays of Fuchsias, Gloxinias and other pot plants were on view throughout the month. Seasonal work in this section included the potting of Dahlias, Marguerites, Nasturtiums, Streptocarpus and Grevillea and the insertion of cuttings of Coleus,, Dieffenbachia, Lantana, Draceana and many other hardy: plants and shrubs.
At the Zoological Garden, the erect tion of ten pheasant and animal cages was completed, and progress was made on the erection of new water fowl enclosures. A collection of small *N.C.D.N." - Photo, birds was presented by Mr. T. K. Kou, and twelve white-necked and two sacred cranes were loaned to the
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