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The Board have to thank the under-mentioned gentlemen for valuable donations of plants, cuttings, or seeds, made by them to the Gardens, namely: Mr. Drake, Mr. Thomas Mason, Dr. Hector, Hon. Colonel Whitmore, Hon. Mr. Mantell, and Mr. J. Harding. They also beg to acknowledge the fine collection of Californian pine seeds received through the Government. A statement of the yearly accounts of the Board is appended, which shows a credit balance to date of £184 15s. sd. James Hector, Approved by the Board. Director. Hercules Robinson, Chairman. 21st July, 1879.

ACCOUNTS of the BOTANIC GARDEN BOARD, 1878-79.

Arthur Stock, 21st July, 1879. Hon. Treasurer. By Authority: Gboeqb Didsbubt, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB79. Price 3d.]

Receipts. Expenditube. 3alance in hand, 4th September, 1878 rote for 1878-79 lhare of rents from city reserves (for 1878-79) lale of plants ... iale of hay £ s. d. 160 16 7 300 0 0 154 2 6 39 3 0 66 5 0 Garden work (including Keeper's salary, cutting roads, nursery work, making bridges, &c. ... Materials —timber, drain pipes, ironwork, &c. Erecting shade-house (labour and material)... Hay cutting and making ... Purchase of plants Miscellaneous items Balance £ s. d, 377 12 6 27 2 9 50 18 4 63 16 C 2 0 C 14 2 1 184 15 5 £720 7 1 £720_ 71