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The portulacca came up well, but was destroyed accidentally while quite 

 SDiall. 



Our bed remained a thing of beauty until late in the fall, but the joy yet 

 lingers for the turf, still green, is a constant reminder of our success. Nor 

 was this all, — so well pleased was the superindendcnt, that he continued to 

 convert ashes to earth until nearly one hundred loads of street cleanings had 

 been spread on the grounds adjacent to our bed, preparatory to adding more 

 sod in the spring. 



As a result of this dressing, the sand-burs were giving way to date-palms 

 which in the fall were seen by the dozen from six to ten inches in height. 



We have planted ivies at the base of oar building in convenient places, and 

 next spring we hope to see the work of beautifying carried on. 



Thanking you for your suggestions and kind interest, and wishing you 

 abundant success, I am, very truly yours, 



J. N. Mitchell. 



