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that even with an enclosing fence, it would be necessary to 
guard the area. 
The entire path system within the rose garden proper 
and portions of the surrounding paths and approaches have 
been completed. Convenient access to the plantation has 
been supplied through the valued gift by Mrs. Robert E. 
Westcott of the stone stairway, which was completed in 
the spring. Some grading remains to be accomplished 
close by this new stairway, and it is proposed to do this 
first thing in the coming spring. 
13. School Garden 
For the purposes of the garden school established early 
in the season, in cooperation with the International Chil- 
dren’s School Farm League, about an acre of ground south 
of the present nursery and east of the long lake was regu- 
lated and graded; paths were constructed through it and a 
water supply brought to it. A small portion of this area 
was highly cultivated in plots by students during the spring 
and summer, and as much more land as may be needed 
may be readily made available. A low concrete tank to 
contain manure was built at one corner of this garden, and 
a border plantation of economic plants was established and 
labeled. Much additional interest has been given to this 
garden by the shelter-house given for it by Mrs. Frederick 
F. Thompson, which was nearly built during the autumn 
and may be completed during the spring. It is of the archi- 
tectural type called gazebo. 
14. Mansion Garden 
Owing to the pressure of work on other plantations, con- 
struction of the formal garden planned for the lawn ad- 
joining the mansion to the south was deferred. Plans of 
it, prepared by Mr. Brinley, were approved by the Board 
of Managers, and only a favorable opportunity is awaited 
for the commencement of its instalment. 
