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trees, mostly evergreens, was cared for by the gardener's force. Three 

 men attended the Fire School at General Services Administration, 

 three attended horticultural classes at the National Bureau of Stand- 

 ards, and four took the first-aid course. 



PLANS FOR THE FUTURE 



A new office to replace the 155-year-old "mansion" is imperative. 

 The present administration building, while a historic landmark, is 

 not suited to the purpose for which it is being used, nor is it safe, 

 being honeycombed with termites and rotted from dampness. A 

 modern building, with properly arranged offices, library stacks and 

 shelves, a conference room, and a small laboratory, is badly needed. 



The facilities at the National Zoological Park are based on anti- 

 quated installations and should be modernized, starting with such 

 basic necessities as water, electricity, sewage, and heating. It is hoped 

 that a master plan can be drawn for the Zoo so that all future con- 

 struction and work may be coordinated. 



Respectfully submitted. 



Theodore H. Reed, Director. 



Dr. Leonard Carmichael, 

 Secretary^ Smithsonian Institution. 



