Selected plants and planting for a greener Singapore
Digitised Book 216.73.216.191 (0)
1970
Information About
This pamphlet describes some hardy and easily grown colourful plants that are readily procurable in Singapore. It provides instructions such as planting, care of the plants, and some common pests and diseases of 6 trees, 6 shrubs, 5 climbers (creepers) and 3 hedge plants. People who are interested in larger varieties of plants may refer to the list of 350 plants published by the Botanic Gardens.
Additional Details
- Title
- Selected plants and planting for a greener Singapore
- Creators
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- Subject
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- Gardening--Singapore--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Plants, Ornamental--Singapore--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Plants, Cultivated--Singapore--Varieties
- Publisher
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- Ministry of Law and National Development, National Development Division, 1970
- National Library Board Singapore, 1970
- Contributors
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- Singapore. Ministry of Law and National Development
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, ill. (chiefly col.)
- Provenance
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- Table of Contents
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- Introduction — TREES -- Rose of India -- Yellow Flame -- Flame of the Forest -- Pong Pong Tree -- Royal Palm -- The Majestic Palm – SHRUBS -- Bunga Kertas -- Golden Dew Drop -- Bunga Tahi Ayam – Croton -- Copper Leaf Plant -- Bushy Cassia – CLIMBERS -- Butterfly Pea -- Bridal Veil -- Passion Flower -- Morning Glory -- Maiden's Jealousy – HEDGES -- Siamese Acalypha -- Instant Plant -- Camwood Plant -- List of Fertilizers and Sludge and Recommended Rates of Application -- Price List of Plants.
- Edition
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- Copyright
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.