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landscape gardening in America, than those of any other indi- 
vidual whatever.” . 
Professor Bayer, who initiated and accomplished the work 
which brought us together this afternoon, has also rendered a 
public service and merits our sincere gratitude. The Brooklyn 
Botanic Garden extends its thanks to Professor Bayer and his 
distinguished Committee. 
The President of our Board of Trustees, Mr. Babbott, and the 
Chairman of the Botanic Garden Governing Committee, Mr. 
Bailey, who are absent from the city this afternoon, have 
authorized me, on behalf of the Botanic Garden authorities, to 
accept, Sir, with every expression of appreciation and honor, 
this tablet, which, in the years to follow, shall remind the people 
of Brooklyn of the valuable pioneer services to horticulture of 
André Parmentier. 
