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8,000; Grasses, 500; Peristrophe, 700; Ageratum, 2,000; Helio- 

 trope, 3,000; Cupheas, 800; Alyssums, 1,500; Celosia crislata, 

 3,500 ; Torenias, 2,500 ; Nicotianas in variety, 700 ; Lautanas, 

 500 ; Lobelias, 200 ; Acalyphas, 2,000 ; Crotous, 2,000 ; a total 

 number of 117,700, 



A Receiving Tomb was built in 1871, and since that time has 

 been greatly improved ; a fine porch of elegant proportions adds 

 greatly to the architectural appearance of the structure. In sum- 

 mer, large Palms are placed at the sides under each arch, giving a 

 very pleasing effect, while on either side are arranged large beds 

 of half-hardy plants. Opposite the tomb is a fountain, of elegant 

 design, which was procured at the Centennial Exhibition in Phila- 

 delphia. Around this fountain special attention is given to orna- 

 mental bedding, this being an unusually appropriate place for 

 such work. Around the natural rock at the base of the bell 

 tower and observatory is a large border filled with a choice col- 

 lection of hardy plants ; this we consider a very interesting spot, 

 for from early spring until late fall something is in flower. 



It is not possible to enumerate the large collection of trees and 

 shrubs in use : it would take up too much space, but all the choice 

 flowering shrubs are used in large qualities. 



The Observatory or Bell Tower is located on a prominent emi- 

 nence opposite the main entrance. The lookout, which is reached 

 by an easy flight of steps, affords a magnificent view of the sur- 

 rounding country in all directions. The Chapel and Office were 

 built in 1884, and form a very unique and convenient buildino-. 

 The Chapel is greatly admired, and is frequently used for funeral 

 purposes; no description could do it justice, it must be seen to be 

 appreciated. A system of water-pipes was introduced in 1891, 

 throughout the grounds, satisfactory arrangements being made 

 with the city for the supply of water. 



The growing demands of the proprietors, with the constant in- 

 crease of the unoccupied portions of the grounds, rendered a 

 building necessary for their accommodation at the east entrance. 

 This summer such a building was finished, and it is not only a great 

 accommodation to the patrons of the place, but a unique and 

 appropriate ornament to that part of the grounds. 



For the care of the grounds when the sale of lots shall have 

 ceased, provision is being made by setting aside a certain per cent 

 from every sale now made. This is deposited in two funds, the 



