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barely touch each other. A circle of live feet is kept open around 

 each, and the grass spaces are cut at the same time with the lots 

 on each side. I assure you this is a very satisfactor}' group of 

 flowering shrubs. Other groups might be mentioned, but it would 

 take more time, I am sure, than you would like to listen, and per- 

 haps I have said enough to indicate my ideas of this part of the 

 work, 



I would plant single specimens of both trees and shrubs where- 

 ever there is space for them, if the condition of the treasury will 

 permit. Do not be discouraged if you cannot set them all in one 

 season; keep at it — plant some every ^^ear. Don't put them in 

 hap-hazard ; look out for effect, and get all the pleasing vistas you 

 can ; and you will be surprised to find what a few years of steady, 

 persevering, faithful work will do. 



If I am not mistaken, the great beauty of the celebrated Spring 

 Grove Cenieter}', at Cincinnati, is due largely to the skill and taste 

 shown in the arrangement of the trees and shrubs ; of which the 

 late Mr. Strauch, the gifted landscape gardener and superin- 

 tendent, made a special study. I am also informed that West 

 Laurel Hill, Philadelphia, is particularl}- interesting on account of 

 the beauty of the arrangement of the trees, and for this the name 

 of John Jay Smith, the eminent horticulturist and warm hearted 

 gentleman, whose love of the beautiful knew no bounds, will ever 

 be held in grateful remembrance. This plan, I believe, was his 

 last effort ; and no more magnificent monument could perpetuate 

 his memory. 



I may mention not inappropriately as examples of cemeteries 

 worthy of our attenticu — besides Mount Auburn, already named — 

 Forest Hills, well known to all, and the delight of ever}' one; 

 .Cedar Hill, Hartford, Ct., laid out on the plan of Spring Grove, 

 Cincinnati, — most beautiful for situation; Swan Point, Provi- 

 dence, It. I., wonderfully improved under the superintendence of 

 Mr. MeCarty, well known to most of us ; Woodlawn, at Chelsea, so 

 successfully managed by our honored associate, H. AVeld Fuller; 

 and also Newton Cemetery, one of the prettiest of all suburban 

 cemeteries, for which nature and art, here most beautifully com- 

 bined through the admirable taste of Mr. Ross, the respected 

 superintendent, have made a reputation extending far and wide. 

 Doubtless many others might be mentioned, but these will sutlice 

 for this occasion. 



