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Sixty Japanese yews (alternate plants taken from hedge in the 
Horticultural Section) were planted around the “ravine.” 
A walk was constructed around the south edge of the lake— 
280’ x 8 with a cinder fill, and 140’ x 5’ of broken flagstones. 
Two flights of steps were constructed connecting this walk with 
the Boulder Hill walk. 
The Overlook was extended to the west by the construction 
of a concrete wall, 62’ 6” 
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ong, and of concrete platforms totaling 
81’ 6" x 5’ 7". Tron posts and rails were set up and ten addi- 
tional seats were installed. 
About 300 cubic yards of sand, delivered to a WPA project 
on the Museum grounds and not used, were given to us and 
hauled into the Garden by our °4-ton truck. 
Two new drains were constructed on the Esplanade to take 
care of excess surface water. 
Three large birch trees infested with the bronze birch borer 
were removed and burned. 
Much time was occupied in fighting Japanese beetles by spray- 
ing and hand picking. 
INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW EXHIBITS 
For our exhibit of Xerophytes at the twenty-fourth Interna- 
tional Flower Show, Grand Central Palace, New York, March 
15—20, we were awarded a Gold Medal, a special award; and the 
Award of Merit of the Garden Club of America. For an exhibit 
of four plants of Devil’s Tongue (Amorphophallus Rivieri) we 
received a special award. 
SEED AND PLANT DISTRIBUTION 
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In connection with the International Seed Exchange, 1,683 
packets of seeds were distributed to foreign and domestic botanic 
gardens and other institutions. We distributed 511 packets of 
seeds to members of the Botanic Garc 
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Surplus plants of chrysanthemums and dwarf hardy asters 
totaling 5,462 were distributed to 273 members in May. 
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 
I conducted the following ‘‘Courses for Members and the 
General Public” at the Botanic Garden: 
