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1; flower gardens in the immediate vicinity of conservatory 
range I, at the Elevated approach, and the west border; 
American wood garden; iris garden; magnolia garden; 
American thorn garden; white pine plantation; lilac and 
peony garden. 
Rose GarpveN. This continues to be one of the most 
attractive collections of horticultural plants. Many in- 
terested people visit it. ‘There are now 104 beds, in which 
have been grown during the past year about 5,200 rose 
bushes and 500 kinds. 
HORTICULTURAL GaRDEN. The area in which the con- 
vention garden was located in 1917 has now been devoted 
to a series of horticultural collections. This installation 
was begun with a collection of gladioli, planted in May, 
of 19,700 corms, all donated by some of the largest growers. 
This collection contained, in 17 beds, 247 kinds, one of the 
largest collections ever brought together in the vicinity of 
New York. 
The two long beds at the entrance contained cannas, about 
a dozen kinds being represented. There were also two beds 
of chrysanthemums and one of phlox. In the large central 
bed was a collection of cacti, and between the entrance and 
the cannas was arranged a group of agaves on each side. 
Danuta Cottection. This collection was installed at 
the west border north of the depot plaza. It was assembled 
by Dr. M. A. Howe, of the staff, through donations amount- 
ing to 516 plants, representing 313 kinds. It was one of 
the most attractive features of the Garden during the fall, 
being visited by many people. 
Rep Pine PiantaTion. Opposite the white pine plan- 
tation, already established, was installed a plantation of the 
Norway or red pine. To the north of this was placed a 
group of the Japanese red pine, Pinus Thunbergii. 
General Horticultural Operations 
The following force has been available for this work; 
monthly, 2 foreman gardeners, 18 to 22 gardeners, and § 
drivers; laborers, 18 to 22. 
