(338) 
the collection, which now numbers 47 families, represented 
by 114 genera which include 330 species and varieties. 
Family signs have been placed in all the beds, 56 being 
necessary. The species and varieties have also been labeled, 
the label used being similar to that in the Herbaceous Grounds, 
but larger. With few exceptions, two have been made for 
each species or variety, making a total of 490. 
Although for some time there have been a number of 
willows and poplars in the nursery collection, opportunity 
was not afforded until this fall of opening up the Salicetum. 
There are now in place in it 4 species of poplars and 14 
species and varieties of willows. 
Arboretum, 
Cincluding the Pinetum. ) 
A number of trees native to the grounds have been labeled. 
The label used will be alluded to below. In addition to the 
above, trees scattered in various parts of the grounds have 
been similarly labeled. These are mainly located along the 
road running eastward from the depot, in the borders of the 
Herbaceous Grounds, and along the road running from the 
Southern Boulevard northward and thence across the Blue 
Bridge to the stable. About 200 of these labels all told have 
been manufactured and attached to the trees. This tract 
contains trees, either native or planted, representing 32 fam- 
ilies, 56 genera, and 160 species and varieties. 
The young trees in the Pinetum have been labeled with 
the same style label used in the Fruticetum, and about 25 
have been placed in position. 
Viticetum. 
The beds along the arbor, which was finished early in 
the year, were planted during the spring and summer with 
vines. There are at present in this tract 45 species and va- 
rieties, representing 17 families and 23 genera. It is hoped 
next year to materially increase the representation in this 
plantation. As yet no attempt has been made to place show 
