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1856), and to Henry A. Kent (Liber 427, c.p. 34-36, June 26, 
1856), of.the properties donated the preceding year by them. 





1G. 7. Viele’s plan for the improvement of Prospect Park, 1861. The 
top of the plan is toward the south. The “ Botanical Garden” is indicated 
in the upper right hand (southwest) corner. The present Brooklyn Bo- 
tanic Garden includes the ie between Washington and Flatbush Avenues, 
including New Avenue and several acres south of it. “ The Flower Gar- 
n” is also in the present eee Garden, being part of the north addi- 
tion, incorporated in the Garden on September 9, ae Eastern Parkway 
now passes through the area designated ‘ The Plaz 
Thus, after one brief year, there passed into history the laud- 
able but unsuccessful institution, which, in the closing words 
of the dedicatory address, should “year after year .. . bless, 
more and more, the young and the aged, the rich and the poor, 
young men and maidens, old men and children, parents and 
friends, to the Latest Generation.” 
The site of the proposed garden (Fig. 6) is now completely 
occupied with stores and apartment houses, in marked contrast to 
the “glorious garden,” which, in the words of the dedication 
orator, Dr. Vinton, “is to become Brooklyn’s pride and joy, where 
