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siderable grading was also accomplished on the path ap- 
proaches to the rose garden site. In the construction of 
paths south of the herbaceous garden, connecting it with 
the iris garden, a large amount of grading was done, all 
top-soil needed to make the new surfaces being obtained 
from the location of paths. Rock excavation at the 
museum building, which is still in progress, is furnishing 
stone for the Telford foundations of paths in this area. 
It was found necessary to rebuild a road culvert in order to 
obtain satisfactory drainage of this area. 
In the area east of the long lake, much grading has been 
done in order to restore the original surfaces and prepare 
them for planting, requiring the filling of a deep cut which 
was made by a contractor some years ago for a temporary 
construction railroad. Over half an acre of land has here 
been thus improved. 
Water Supply 
During the season, at the request of the Department of 
Water Supply, Gas & Electricity, the water supply of the 
Garden was transferred from the 36-inch city water main 
hitherto used to the 48-inch main located alongside of it, 
thus obtaining considerably better pressure throughout the 
system; a valve connection to permit this had been con- 
structed at the time the 48-inch main was laid several years 
ago. 
There has been no extension of the water-pipes within the 
reservation during the year; the system has required ordi- 
nary repairs, including stoppage of leaks, renewal of valves, 
and replacement of hose-taps. 
Buildings 
An unusual amount of repair and replacement proved to 
be necessary for the proper maintenance of buildings, re- 
quiring more than ordinary expenditure. 
Museum Building 
Continued trouble was experienced at several places in 
the roof of the museum building, requiring the relaying of 
