§ DR. TANNERI beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works why orange trees and some palms cannot be obtained from Kew Gardens and placed on the Terrace, as well as other shrubs, flowers, and plants suitable to the season? I also wish to ask whether he will include eucalyptus trees in the list?
§ MR. PLUNKETI am afraid we have not got any orange trees or palm trees at Kew Gardens that could be spared for the purpose described by the hon. Member, even if it were desirable. I think there are very few seasons of the year in which the orange trees would not be subject to the southeastern winds, and I do not think they would be an appropriate addition to the Terrace.
§ DR. TANNERDoes the right hon. Gentleman not know that eucalyptus trees or orange trees may certainly be placed in the open in these countries from the end of the month of April to the end of the month of September: and whether, in view of the fact that it can be done, he will inquire from the authorities at Kew if some are not available in order to embellish a singularly deserted place?
§ MR. PLUNKETI am afraid I can not agree with the hon. Member about that.