own ty]3e and region stands supreme, not only exhibit- 

 ing the boldest rock formations on our eastern coast, 

 worn by the sea's attack and deep ice-sheet erosion, but 

 also furnishing a uniquely favorable opportunity for 

 Wild Gardens such as Professor Fernald writes of. Plant 

 Sanctuaries preserving and exhibiting — so far as that is 

 possible — in a single tract of concentrated plant and 

 landscape interest the whole Acadian flora. 



How rich this flora is in beautiful and interesting 

 species yet capable of preservation no one knows who 

 has not made, as he, a thorough study of the subject by 

 personal investigation ; nor how rapidly these species 

 are diminishing. There is no other way to save its wild 

 and woodland beauty, the infinite variety and interest of 

 the native vegetation, but that which Professor Fernald 

 urges — Wild Garden Sanctuaries wherein the ancient 

 forest life of the Acadian region may still perpetuate 

 itself and its plants grow on in their original environment, 

 of leafy woodland shade or peaty meadow; and where 

 their loveliness may give men pleasure always and not 

 lead to their destruction, 



George B. Dorr. 



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