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Additional guard rails 18 inches in height were set up in 
the spring on the edges and curves of certain paths to the 
extent of 851 feet. Ten new signs for the instruction of the 
public regarding the rules of the Garden were erected near 
the gates and at other important points. The garden 
benches were removed from the grounds in November, and 
stored in the cellar of the conservatories. No new ones have 
been built during the year. 
Having been ordered to supervise outdoor gardening from 
the first of September, I have made an inventory and inspec- 
tion of all the machinery and tools inuse. I found in the base- 
ment of the conservatories two horse lawn-mowers, two Side- 
far mowers, 14 hand mowers and 137 small tools of different 
descriptions, mostly used for outdoor work, and 63 pieces of the 
same kind in the propagating houses. The tools and small ma- 
chinery not in use at present are all stored in the tool-house 
under the elevated railway approach. All the hand mowers 
and 2 of the horse mowers need thorough repairing. 
The roots of all young trees and shrubbery have been se- 
curely covered for the winter. Young trees and shrubs have 
been planted under the direction of the head gardener, on 
new improved areas, as late as the weather in December 
permitted. The small number of outdoor gardeners now in 
employ are at work removing dead trees. 
In the power-house the mason and stonecutter were work- 
ing for five days making repairs, under the supervision of the 
chief engineer. Minor repairs, such as glazing and painting, 
have been made in the conservatories. 
Respectfully submitted, 
F. A. Scuinuine, 
Superintendent of Grounds. 
