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JAPANESE GARDEN 
In the spring, 5 White Pines, 12 Mugho Pines, and 12 Japanese 
Maples were planted in the Japanese Garden. In the fall, 30 
Mugho Pines and 30 Japanese Yews were planted. This work 
was done under the direction of Miss Averill. 
Much time was occupied in preventing the East Indian Lotus 
and Cattails from completely over-running the lake. This work 
was done by mowing with scythes the outskirts of the stands— 
the operation being conducted from a boat. 
CONSERVATORIES 
The collection of Stapeliads was greatly enriched by contribu- 
tions from the White-Sloan Stapelia collection. 
In all, species to the number of 140 were added to the cactus and 
succulent house, including the following varieties: Stapelianthus 
Decareyt, Mammuillaria Schumannit, Coryphantha Nellieae, Cereus 
vagans, C. Donkalaert, Rhipsalis heteroclada, R. elliptica, Hawor- 
thia pallida, Stapelia Schinzit, Tavaresia grandiflora. 
Rock GARDEN 
Owing to the conditions under which it was built, the soil in 
the major portion of the rock garden never was properly prepared 
for the growth of alpine and rock plants. In the fall, a start was 
made to rectify this by removing the soil over a considerable area 
and replacing it with a mixture of stone chips, sand, soil, and 
humus to a depth of two and a half feet. 
Over 450 feet of protective railing of cedar posts, which had 
decayed, was replaced with new posts. 
The Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, through 
Mrs. William C. Meissner and Mrs. Carl L. Otto, presented the 
Garden with 71 species and varieties of Sedum, and 60 species and 
varieties of Sempervivum. These, at present, are being cared for 
in the cold frames, but as they are propagated they will become 
available for planting in the rock garden. 
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Rose GARDEN 
As a result of the severe winter, many of the rambler and climb- 
ing roses were severely injured, some were killed to the ground, 
and others killed outright.* In consequence, our display of this 
type of roses was nowhere near normal. 
* BROOKLYN BoTANIC GARDEN ReEcorD, Vol. XXIII, No. 3, July, 1934, 
