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lots should eatin Onn eave ates 
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Much might be said in regard to the kind of Uactnties for lots, the poly or, 
of combination in such enclosures, the kinds of monument that should not 3 
erected and the manner of erecting such as are proper, and also concerning im-" re 
provements generally, might be touched upon, but it would extend this report — 
beyond the limits I had designed—I will however say that no wooden structure 
should be allowed either as an enclosure or monument and that thin marble 
slabs if over two feet in length should be laid horizontal, because the rayages of 
time will at no distant day be sure to bring them to that position. ; 
I think that hight and symmetrical hedges or heavy cut stone blocks are the 
most appropriate for borders to lots, the hedges in this climate to be forme: of 
the Siberian Arbor Vitae or other shrub that is equally hardy. 
Enclosure of Lots, 
Planting. 
The planting of trees, shrubbery and flowers in the older cemeteries have ~ 
especially engaged the attention of those having control, and the general con-— 
clusion arrived at is, that care ought to be taken in the kind and amount of the 
articles, especially forest trees, which have often been removed in consequence of 
their branches obstructing the view, discolormg monuments, and the swelling 
and extending of the roots, disturbing the foundations of monuments. Instead 
of on lots forest trees should be placed on the borders of wide avenues and other 
places outside of lots purposely reserved, 
On this subject a late report of the secretary and comptroller of Greenwood 
Cemetery has the following: In view of this great and increasing evil, caution in — 
the matter of tree planting is becoming more and more desirable. However 
pleasant the shade, the sunshine is better. Greenwood has all the shadow it ~ 
needs, though another tree should never be planted there. Our experience shows 
that it would require but a few years of unchecked growth to convert the whole 
cemetery into a jungle. We entreat all who are or who may become lot owners 
in Greenwood to be sparing and judicious in the setting out of trees and shrub- 
bery. It would be well, indeed, if the smaller lots were never planted with any 
thing more spreading or of more rapid growth than the yews. . There is nothing 
so neat and clean, nothing that is so pleasing, at all seasons and to all eyes a8 
