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part, the present arrangement of the grounds will be main- 

 tained, as representing Mr. Shaw's ideas; but with the 

 opening of spring, one or two innovations Avill be made, 

 which it is believed will render the garden even more at- 

 tractive to the citizens of St. Louis, and visitors from a 

 distance, than it has been heretofore. 



While the will of Mr. Shaw, under which the Trustees 

 of the Garden act as such, provides that the grounds shall 

 be closed to the public on holidays and Sundays, excepting 

 the afternoon of the first Sunday each in June and 

 September, it has been thought that many people would 

 appreciate the privilege of enjoying the garden during the 

 long summer evenings; and to this end, it has been de- 

 cided to extend the time of closing until half an hour after 

 sunset, although taking this step has involved the employ- 

 ment of additional help, as well as other measures which it 

 had not been thought expedient to adopt in the past. 



As far as possible, restrictions upon the public have been 

 avoided, and the small charge formerly made for the care 

 of parcels at the gate, has been done away with. But for 

 the protection of the grounds, and the comfort of visitors, 

 the following regulations ( substantially the same as those in 

 force during Mr. Shaw's life) have been adopted and posted 

 for the guidance of the public, and will be enforced : — 



The garden is open to the public free of charge daily (holidays ex- 

 cepted) from 8 a. m. until half an hour after sunset. It is closed on 

 Sunday, excepting the first Sunday each iu June and September, when it 

 is open from 2 p. m. until sunset. 



The offices, herbarium, library, and private greenhouses, are open 

 only to authorized students, or persons having business with the Direct- 

 or or Head Gardener. 



Lunches, baskets, satchels, and parcels of every description, must be 

 left outside. If small, they may be cared for by the Gate-keeper, who 

 will make no charge for her services. 



Visitors are particularly requested not to handle specimens, nor to 

 pick flowers, fruit, or leaves, or in any way mutilate or deface any plants 

 or other property in or about the grounds. 



Intoxicated or disorderly persons will be refused admittance. 



Smoking is not allowed. 



Any infringement of these regulations, or any discourtesy on the part 

 of employees of the garden, should be at once reported to the Director. 



