. British Central Africa; an attempt to give some account of a portion of the territories under British influence north of the Zambezi. Natural history. FOUNDING THE PROTECTORATE I5I it just in time to save it from extinction at the hands of the natives who would every year ignite bush-fires on the upper parts of Mlanje, which were rapidly destroying this valuable tree. Successful efforts have now been made to replant other districts with the Widdringtonia, the seed of which has also been introduced into England, where it is now cultivated at Kew Gardens and at the establishments of one or two
. British Central Africa; an attempt to give some account of a portion of the territories under British influence north of the Zambezi. Natural history. FOUNDING THE PROTECTORATE I5I it just in time to save it from extinction at the hands of the natives who would every year ignite bush-fires on the upper parts of Mlanje, which were rapidly destroying this valuable tree. Successful efforts have now been made to replant other districts with the Widdringtonia, the seed of which has also been introduced into England, where it is now cultivated at Kew Gardens and at the establishments of one or two leading horticulturists. Mr. Whyte, with the co-operation of many officials in the Administration has made remarkable zoological and botanical collections which have enriched our national and provincial museums. (Some idea of the work we have done in this respect may be obtained by glancing at the Appendices to Chapters VIII. and IX.) Mr. Whyte laid the foundations of a Botanical Garden at Zomba, and has distributed amongst the planters seeds and plants which he has introduced on behalf of the Administration, or obtained from Kew. The authorities at Kew Gardens have from time to time sent out Wardian cases containing varieties and species of coffee, of bananas, of vanilla, and of a great many other useful and beautiful trees, shrubs, and plants suited to cultivation in a tropical country. Coal has been discovered by our officials in various districts, and specimens have been sent home for MR. WHYTE IN THE GARDENS A'l ZOMBA. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927. New York, Edward Arnold
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