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PLANTATIONS. 



A large part of the force have been engaged during the season- 

 on the southerly end of the Long Meadow, and this has been en- 

 tirely completed, with the exception of the planting ; considerable 

 filling was required on this area to properly adjust the surfaces for 

 drainage. The material needed for this purpose was obtained from 

 the high ground near the west drive, and along the slopes of Fif- 

 teenth street. The absence of suitable soil on this portion of the 

 park rendered it necessary for us to procure it outside of the park 

 limits ; and we were fortunate, at this juncture, to obtain it from 

 the adjacent property, with the consent of the owners. 



The unfinished surfaces along the west lake drive, at the date of 

 last report, have been completed and seeded during the summer, 

 as also the westerly slope of Lookout Hill. The slopes of either 

 side of Cleft-ridge Span and plantation about the concert grove 

 house, have been finished and seeded. The planting along west 

 and south lake drives have been filled in during the season, as well 

 as the slope of the Lookout Hill and about the concert grove 

 house. The planting of the Long Meadow and adjoining districts 

 is already outlined, and will be completed in the spring. 



DEER PADDOCK. 



The area set apart as a deer paddock contains lO-rWo acres, of 

 which lfWo acres is water, 2tWo acres in wood, and Qtotts acres 

 meadow. This has been finished, and inclosed by a suitable iron 

 fence, and the paddock may now be occupied by the deer, This 

 collection, though small, formed one of the most attractive features 

 on the park. Additions to this stock, by donation or otherwise, 

 would be very desirable. 



WASHINGTON PARK. 



At the date of the last annual report, the construction of the 

 boundary wall was nearly complete along the muster ground, 

 Myrtle avenue, and Cumberland street. During the year the 

 granite piers forming the corners have been put up, and all the 

 entrances finished. The Cumberland street and Myrtle avenue 

 sidewalks have been graded and planted with trees, and the ground 

 immediately in the rear of the wall shaped, soiled, and seeded. 

 The trees on the master ground have also been planted, and tar 

 pavement laid over nearly all the area remaining to be covered. 

 A portion of the work for the Martyrs' memorial was let to Mr. 

 Robert Ellen of New York. The foundation has been built, and 



