190 THE PLANT WORLD. 



are now being constructed, the grading has been done and many of the 

 beds of flowers are assuming shape. 



In the space to the southwest of the Horticultural group, across the 

 Grand Canal, is an extensive area which is partly wooded and partly 

 planted with shrubs. Here, and in an adjoining area which has been 

 left mostly clear of trees and shrubs, some of the finest floral exhibits 

 will be made. Nurserymen, florists and horticulturists generally re- 

 alize the opportunity which they will have at the Pan-American and 

 are competing eagerly for places for exhibits. Thus the display of this 

 character is sure to be the finest of its kind ever made and will greatly 

 enhance the beauty of the landscape and the attractions of the Exposi- 

 tion as a whole. 



The work on the Horticulture Building is making fine progress 

 and the other buildings of the group, those of Mines and Graphic Arts, 

 are nearly completed. The conservatories connecting the latter build- 

 ino-s with that of Horticulture are among: the most beautiful architec- 

 tural features of the Exposition and when filled with rare plants next 

 summer will be a great center of interest. The conservatories are 

 now completed and will be heated so that early in the winter they can 

 be utilized for plants. Although not modern constructed conservato- 

 ries, they have all the requisites to the growth and welfare of any 

 plants which it will be desirable to display. During the Exposition 

 these conservatories will be kept constantly gay with blooming plants 

 and fine foliage, and, in fact everything new and beautiful in orna- 

 mental plants. 



The many little lagoons bordering and running up from the Mirror 

 Lakes, profusely planted with a great variety of water lilies and other 

 aquatics, give the aspect of having been the work of years instead of 

 months. The plants have made a vigorous growth and most of the 

 varieties are now, in October, in the flowering stage, all of which 

 assures beyond a doubt a fine display next year. 



On the borders and margins of all the new plantations of shrub- 

 bery, groups of hard perennials have been planted, all the known hardy 

 varieties are represented and of these 200,000 have been used. These 

 will add a very natural and charming appearance to the grounds. 



