213 



basins. The details of this work are shown by the Drainage Map 

 and tabular statement .accompanying this report. 



7,121 lineal feet of wrought iron and cement |>i|>e, for the water 

 distribution, have been laid by contract. The location of the pipes, 

 hydrants, and stop-cocks, and the details of this work, are shown l>y 

 the tabular statement and the accompanying Water Distribution 

 Map. 



A large amount of peat at the proposed location of the pools has 

 been excavated. This peat, treated with proper chemical re-agents, 

 and composted with different manures, will be of great value in the 

 improvement of the park soil. Manures of different kinds have been 

 procured during the year, the particulars in regard to which are given 

 by Mr. Culyer in his report, and preparations have been made for 

 having on hand, for future use, the fertilizing materials especially 

 suitable to the requirements of the work. 



7,374 trees and shrubs have been set out upon the Plaza mounds 

 and walks, and upon the finished slopes and meadows. 



The following tables will exhibit a condensed statement of work 

 done during the year : 



DRIVES. 



Drives finished, 125 feet wide 500 lineal feet. 



" 46 " 875 



" 40 " 2,550 



30 " 1,500 " 



23 " 600 



Total length of drive finished 6,025 



or, 1 1-7 miles. 



Drives in progress, 150 feet wide 1,300 lineal feet. 



60 

 50 

 46 

 40 

 35 

 23 



250 



250 



700 



3,200 



1,360 



1,225 



Total 8,285 



or, 1 3-5 miles. 



