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were set out in the nursery. When they attain sufficient size to be 
planted in the rose garden they will enable us to eliminate many 
of the duplicates in the species borders. 
Local Flora Section 
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In connection with the remodelling of the “ Local Flora” sec- 
tion, many “weed” trees and shrubs were removed. These in- 
cluded such species are dlilanthus glandulosa, Accr pscudo-plat- 
anus, Ligustrum, ete. One hundred and thirty trees and shrubs of 
species belonging in the local flora area were planted to take their 
place. 
Excavations were made for a pool, and topsoil from adjacent 
areas removed, to make room for sand to be secured in 1931. It 
is proposed to utilize this area to exhibit the vegetation of the pine 
barrens. 
The soil from the acid bog, which had become almost neutral, 
was removed, and considerable necessary grading done. 
Over 700 square yards of ground was prepared for Rhododen- 
drons that it is proposed to set out during the spring of 1931. 
This planting is intended, in part, to mask the new fence enclosing 
the local flora section. 
Ornamental Planting 
Bulb planting in addition to that already mentioned consisted of 
extending the Crocuses in the lawn among the Shrub Honey- 
suckles towards the north by planting 2000 corms. 
One thousand Narcissus “ :mperor”’ were used to extend the 
anting of this variety in the Pomaceae area. 
Two beds along the brook, formerly occupied by Iris, were 
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planted with Gladiolus. 
Two hundred plants of the Memorial Rose, Rosa Wichuraiana, 
were planted on the terrace bank north of the esplanade and on 
the steep banks on either side of the walk near the Oak collection. 
It is hoped that this planting will solve a difficult maintenance 
problem. 
Thirteen trees of Japanese Flowering Cherries were planted on 
the south shore of the lake and ten Weeping Cherries on the east 
bank. 
