Year of Publication: 1915, Vol. 01 (08) (The Gardens' Bulletin, Straits Settlements)

Date Published 22 June 1915
Burkill, I. H.
The Treatment to which the Para Rubber Trees of the Botanic Gardens, Singapore, have been Subjected [Page 247 - 295]
Abstract:
An attempt is being made in the Botanic Gardens, Singapore, to mark down among the old trees the best that they may serve as parents for improved stock. The work of selection will cover many years, and be in some degree tedious; but there is every reason to expect that it will prove worth all the time that may be absorbed. Hevea brasiliensis, the Para-rubber tree, in Malaya, shows much variability, and therefore a promise that the general average of the trees can be raised; and moreover not only do we observe the variability here with our own eyes; but we have the assurance of Monsieur Labroy and others that in Brazil great variability can be seen. The work in hand commences with the comparison of tree with tree as judged by the amount of latex given. Were our trees all virgin, this comparison would be facilitated ; but they have been subjected to treatment in various ways; and though we do not know as yet, what the effect of tapping is on the life and functions of a rubber-tree, it becomes necessary that in the task before us the past of the selected parents should be known.  With this object in view the following record has been compiled from all available sources.

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Year of Publication: 1914, Vol. 01 (07) (The Gardens' Bulletin, Straits Settlements)

Date Published 20 June 1914
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Selection of Rubber Seed [Page 212 - 213]
Abstract:
Extracted from Bulletin de l'Association des Planteurs de Caoutchouc, v, 1913, page 305.
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Burkill, I. H.
The Positions of the Agricultural Industries in the Straits Settlements in 1913 [Page 213 - 235]
Abstract:
In arranging the following statements, the first place is given to the territory of Malacca, because in it Para Rubber - the premier crop of the Malay Peninsula - is more developed than elsewhere.
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Kenari Seeds [Page 237 - 239]
Abstract:
The following correspondence is printed for the record:- Imperial Institute, London, S.W., 16th October, 1913.
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Year of Publication: 1913, Vol. 01 (06) (The Gardens' Bulletin, Straits Settlements)

Date Published 15 December 1913
Editor
Editor's Note [Page 175 - 175]
Abstract:
Since 1891 the Botanic Gardens have had a publication; at first it was an occasional publication, then in 1902 it became a monthly, by a joint agreement with the Government of the Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States and the United Planters' Association of Malaya. Now, again, the period of the agreement having terminated, it will be occasional.

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Burkill, I. H.
Clerome gracilis. A Butterfly Destructive to Palms [Page 188 - 189]
Abstract:
A social caterpillar with a yellow head, black body, densely covered with long hairs which are rusty red above the base, and freely come out, irritating the human skin, had been found doing damage to Rhopaloblaste palms in the Botanic Gardens.  It was reared to maturity and proved to be Clerome gracilis Butler.

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Burkill, I. H.
The Extreme Hardiness of the Seeds of Caesalpinia digyna [Page 193 - 193]
Abstract:
In 1910, the writer obtained two dozen seeds of Caesalpinia digyna, Rottl., from Burma, inrending if possible to isolate on them the water-resistent layer which hinders the germination of quite a number of the Leguminosae, such as Acacia arabica and various indigos. The intended study was never completed; but observations were made on the resistance of the seeds to germination..

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Mohamed Haniff
Record of a Few Orchids and other interesting plants found in Setol and on Kedah Peak [Page 197 - 198]
Abstract:
During a collecting expedition to Setol and Kedah Peak in 1912, the following orchids and other plants were collected for the Waterfall Gardens, Penang. It is of interest to record their occurrence in the places named.

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Year of Publication: 1912, Vol. 01 (5) (The Gardens' Bulletin, Straits Settlements)

Date Published May 1912
Anderson, J. W.
The Eucalyptus [Page 145 - 150]
Abstract:
From time to time a considerable number of leters appear in the local papers commenting on the desirability of planting varieties of the Eucalyptus as suitable roadside trees, and also, on account of their supposed value in purifying localities where severe drought fevers are prevalent. We have received many letters asking for advice on the same subjects, and in order to give a general answer to all such correspondents, I shall endeavour to outline the success which has attended the efforts of this Department, to introduce any of the Eucalyptus family.

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Para Rubber in St. Lucia [Page 152 - 153]
Abstract:
Report on the Botanic Station and Experiment Plots, St. Lucia, 1910 - 11.

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Rubber in the Seychelles [Page 153 - 154]
Abstract:
The following extracts are taken from the Report of the Curator (M. Dupont) on the Botanic Station, Seychelles, for 1911.

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A New Coconut Pest [Page 155 - 157]
Abstract:
Yet another pest of the Coconut has been discovered in the Philippines and from all accounts it will prove a serious menace to plantations in the Colony and Federated Malay States unless sufficient precautions are taken immediately. So far, it seems to be restricted to certain areas in the Philippines, and the Department of Agriculture are fully aware of the danger arising from this insect, and we may be sure that they will use every means in their power, to prevent its spreading throughout the Philippines and ultimately to the Straits Settlements. It has been considered advisable to prohibit the importation of palms, etc., from the Philippines. We reprint the description, etc., of this pest as it has appeared in The Philippine Agricultural Review, together with the copy of the ordinance as it appeared in the S. S. Gazette, May 31st, 1912.

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Clearing with Explosives [Page 160 - 162]
Abstract:
H. B. Faviell, Bonville, in the Agricultural Gazette of New South Wales, May 2, 1912.

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