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the other collections. The easterly side of the south gate 

 was planted with Japanese barberries, thus making it 

 correspond with the westerly side. The usual horticul- 

 tural operations were carried on during the year, including 

 the pruning and spraying of shrubs and trees; top-dressing 

 of lawns and around trees and shrubs; protection of the 

 half-hardy plants; the gathering and storing of fallen 

 leaves for the production of leaf-mold; and much other 



In addition to my ordinary duties, I have continued my 

 investigations on the grasses for the "North American 

 Flora," and have submitted for publication in the same work 

 the manuscript of the Tropaeolaceae. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Geo. V. Nash, 



Head Gardener. 



