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In THE FaLy 
Work was concentrated on the nurseries, removing to 
other parts of the grounds all plants which could be safely 
transplanted at that time, and many plants were transferred 
to the herbaceous grounds and borders. Most of the work 
was done upon the woody plants, a large number of trees 
and shrubs having accumulated which were transferred to 
the fruticetum and arboretum, greatly enriching those 
collections. The triangle east of the boulder bridge was 
rearranged. The triangle between the lower and middle 
lakes was also rearranged and other shrubs added. The 
bed in the new path east of the Bronx River near the 
chestnut bridge was planted with elders and 9 swamp 
maples. The triangle near the sewer siphon in the same 
vicinity was planted with Cornus. The large plants of the 
Japanese barberry in the triangle east of the long bridge 
were transferred to the retaining wall near power house 2, 
other plants of the same species being substituted in this 
triangle. Four swamp oaks were placed along the path 
west of the Bronx River, north of the long bridge. At 
the east end of the upper bridge, on the north side, a plant- 
ing was made of Cornus, matrimony vines, and thorns, 
closing the trail there made by the public. Just south of 
the upper bridge, along the path paralleling the river, 4 
Lombardy poplars were planted, and also 1 at each corner 
of the bridge. Just north of the Mosholu Parkway 
approach, a group of shrubs was established, the gift of 
Mr. T. A. Havemeyer; these having been held in the nursery 
for two years until of sufficient size for permanent planting. 
Investigations and Lectures 
In addition to routine duties, I have continued my study 
upon the orchids for North American Flora, and have 
devoted much time to horticultural botany. 
I have given three lectures in the regular courses of 
public lectures at the Garden, and two lectures to school 
children. Respectfully submitted, 
Geo. V. Nasu, Head Gardener. 
