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same time possess one of the broadest water views in the park. 

 It wo aid be greatly appreciated during the long winter by the 

 public. 



EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT. 



The condition of most of the entrances and of the avenues, 

 promenades and roads surrounding the Park is such as to greatly 

 mar the beauty of the pleasure grounds. Any improvement out- 

 side of the boundary line of the Park would greatly add to its 

 attractiveness. 



Whatever style may be adopted for the contemplated im- 

 provement of the East Side lands, utility should in a large meas- 

 ure take the lead of beauty. A large portion of the land 

 should be reserved for an arboretum, in connection with a nur- 

 sery that would supply healthy and stately trees for the much 

 needed replenishment of avenues and plantations. There being 

 no large and interesting collection of trees, shrubbery and plants 

 within miles of Brooklyn, the instruction afforded by a richly 

 assorted arboretum would be greatly appreciated by the people. 



Eespectfully submitted, 



E. ULEIOH, 

 General Superintendent. 



