124 MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BULLETIN 
area of ten acres (which is ample for the purposes intended) 
is surrounded by a wall of the best masonry, the main entrance 
to which is by a gate of beautiful design and massive con- 
struction. The whole of this area is thoroughly underdrained 
at a heavy expense. Leading from the gate through the lands 
of the donation, will be a broad avenue (already designated 
as Floral Avenue) one mile in extent and sixty feet in width, 
lined on either side with ornamental trees, which will prove, 
no doubt, one of the most attractive thoroughfares in or near 
the city. The gateway includes rooms for the keeper, and 
retiring rooms for visitors. The conservatory in the garden 
is already finished, and combines all requisite advantages, 
such only as a cultivated judgment and taste, assisted by rare 
opportunities of observation in other countries, could have 
planned or suggested. 
‘‘During the present year it is the intention of Mr. Shaw 
to erect a row of plant houses near the middle of the garden, 
which will constitute an additional feature of great beauty. 
The central one of these will be eighty by forty feet in dimen- 
sions, to be termed the Pavilion, constructed of glass and 
iron columns upon stone arches, after a good style. Adjoin- 
ing the garden on the north, and connected with it by two 
arched openings, is the Fruticetum. Six acres, well enclosed 
and trenched, are dedicated to the improvement and propaga- 
tion of such fruits as best suit the climate of Missouri. West 
of the Garden the Arboretum is located, containing twenty- 
five acres, and here the stately and beautiful trees of our own 
forests, as well as those of other lands adapted to éhe climate, 
are intended to find a place. Already several fine specimens 
from California, Europe, Asia, and Africa have been planted, 
and are flourishing finely. The walks throughout are laid of 
the best material for the purpose. The present elegant resi- 
dence, known as Tower Grove, will be reserved for the 
Curator, and for the meetings of the Trustees, to whom the 
entire charge of the Garden will be ultimately entrusted. The 
Curator will be a man of highly scientific and practical ability, 
thoroughly versed in all that pertains to the science and art 
of Botany and Horticulture. 
‘Fifty acres, it will be observed, are thus occupied. The 
great body of the land, comprising some 500 acres, will be 
leased in small tracts, the rents from which will afford a large 
revenue for the support of the institution. Lying contiguous 
to the city, this land will be eagerly sought for gardening 
purposes, and furnished with comfortable and tasty cottages 
(ten of which have already been erected), we presume the 
