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boundary, and the poles, which were set inside Bronx Park a 
number of years ago, were found to be here without authorization. 
The new conduit containing the wires was constructed partly 
on the right of way of the railroad companies and partly just 
inside the Garden, in accordance with detailed plans approved 
by all parties concerned, and buried deep enough to permit the 
planting of trees and shrubs over it, where desired. Access to 
the wires is attained by man-holes at suitable distances apart. 
The conduit was very carefully located in relation to standing 
trees, so that none of any value in the border-screen were affected. 
In the early autumn of 1910, a number of shrubs were removed 
from the line and seins elsewhere; these may be replaced 
during the coming Octobe 
The agreement also aes a provision for the construction 
of a fence by the railroad companies along the boundary, extend- 
ing the entire distance from the Elevated Railroad Station on the 
south to the northwestern corner of the Garden land, without 
expense either to the city or to the Garden. This fence was 
built during the spring; it is of iron with concrete posts, and is 
avery neat and effective barrier. 
All this construction work was carried out by the railroad 
companies in a very careful manner, so that no harm was done 
to any part of the grounds or to the trees, and all surplus material 
was cleaned up and disposed of as directed. It is a matter of 
congratulation to all concerned that this useful piece of work has 
been so speedily and satisfactorily accomplished. 
N. L. Britton. 
THE FLOWER EXHIBITION. 
An exhibition of plants and flowers was held on July Ist and 
2d, in the fossil hall in the basement of the museum, by The 
Horticultural Society of New York, in codperation with the 
Garden. A similar exhibition was held in June, one will occur 
on August 26th, devoted mainly to gladioluses, and another 
will be held in September, 
