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being nicely fitted and held together by bolts and screws, and the 

 ventilation effected b^' turning a crank to open windows at the 

 top. The borders outside were deeply trenched and enriched, and 

 made fully twenty feet in width. The only care bestowed upon 

 the vines after planting being to shade and water well. 



In addition to this structure of pleasing design, Mr. Rand had 

 planned an extensive greenhouse, to be constructed by the same 

 ])erson in a similar stj'le. The foundations for this house were 

 laid about the twentj'-first day of September last, and the whole 

 has been since completed. In so short a time, he has put into full 

 operation and under one roof, a rose-pit, 45x20 feet ; a conserva- 

 tory, 2ox20 feet ; an Orchid-house, 25x20 feet ; a plant house, 

 20x20 feet, and a Camellia-house, 20x20 feet, warmed by one 

 boiler placed under the conservatory. The introduction of this 

 design for greenhouses, may do much for the advancement of our 

 grounds. 



For evergreens and semi-hardy plants, a cold house or cellar 

 about twenty feet square has been excavated on the side of a 

 little hill, and walled in, with wide double doors in front, and the 

 frozen shrubs are then packed in the rear, where the temperature 

 will be uniform through the winter. A good double floor is laid 

 over the whole, and a few posts made to support a roof, and this 

 covered platform thus becomes a summer house for children, with- 

 out detracting from the landscape. 



In considciation of his very great and progressive improvements, 

 the Connuittee have awarded to Mr. Hand, a gratuity of twenty 

 five dollars. 



The Newton Cemetery. 



Your Committee also visited, by invitation, the Newton Ceme- 

 tery, which they found in fine condition. Mr. Ross, the Superin- 

 tendent, and several of the Trustees were present to extend a 

 hearty greeting, and the afternoon was passed so agreeably and 

 profitably that it will be remembered with satisfaction. 



Entering the grounds through a handsome stone, arched gate- 

 way, the main avenue winds up quite an ascent, b}' the house of 

 the Superintendent, and then runs on, branching out into succes- 

 sive ramilications until nearly all the present available ground 

 becomes accessible. These avenues are broad and generally well 

 made, and the lauds they traverse are quite picturesque and beau- 



