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and storm-water lines were installed. All cleaning of ground areas 

 and burning and hauling of trash to the District dump was done by 

 the mechanical department. 



The grounds department fomid that with new equipment, in par- 

 ticular a Skyworker for trimming high branches, and enlarged per- 

 sonnel, including two dendricians or tree culturists, the 5-year backlog 

 of work was reduced in a satisfactory manner. Two more flower beds 

 were planted and others slightly enlarged. Barberry bushes were 

 planted in strategic spots to deter visitors from walking in unsafe 

 areas. Trees were planted for both shade and forage. 



Four more employees in the grounds department attended and com- 

 pleted classes in first aid; instructions were given to some of the 

 keepers and police in the use of the Sl^worker in case of emergencies ; 

 and all men in the grounds crew were given a one-hour horticultural 

 classroom lesson montlily. 



The Washington Star, on June 18, 1961, carried an article in the 

 gravure section entitled "Washington's Toughest Gardening Job," 

 describing the work done by Michael Dubik, supervisory head gar- 

 dener, and his staff of 10 men. 



PLANS FOR THE FUTURE 



Owing to the intense interest in plans for the development and 

 growth of the National Zoological Park, the architectural and engi- 

 neering firm of Daniel, Mann, Mendenhall & Jolinson began archi- 

 tectural studies and engineering estimates for a redevelopment of the 

 Zoo. These plans will be completed by September 1961. 

 Respectfully submitted. 



Theodore H. Reed, Director. 

 Dr. Leonard Carmichael, 

 Secretary^ Smithsonian Institution. 



