DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 11 



Since the commencement of this work in August last, 

 including resurfacing, digging up and carting away de- 

 teriorated materials of old walks, grading and laying of 

 new walks, about 116,000 square feet of walks have been 

 accomplished this season. 



A new walk was formed continuing from Will ink 

 Entrance the east side of the drive, and crossing to meet 

 the old walk west of the drive, to relieve the pressure of 

 visitors to the Park on Concert days and Sundays. 



PROSPECT PARK FLOWER GARDEN". 



Owing to the dense shades and the roots of forest trees* 

 many of the Rhododendrons and Calmias were destroyed. 

 A few forest trees were removed, and the groups filled in 

 with the same class of plants thinned from other portions 

 of the Park where they were overcrowded and required 

 thinning out. Other groups were formed to harmonize in 

 detail with those existing. Many of the Ghent Azalias 

 were in poor condition, owing to the want of proper 

 attention to their soil and cultivation. 



Those evils have been remedied and the groups filled in 

 with their outlines clearly defined and planted with Ghent 

 Azalias and Azalia Mollis in varieties. A few Hydrangea 

 Paniculata Grandillora were dotted here and there. Others 

 were added to form groups. The herbaceous plants, con- 

 sisting of Iris, Funkia and Hemorocalis in varieties, were 

 overgrown. Their roots have been divided and planted in 

 groups near the edge of the pond adjacent to the Boat- 

 house. 



A large group of Rhododendrons were remodelled sur- 

 rounded with over 500 Japanese Lillies in varieties. Three 

 rows of Gladiolus were planted in front, the remainder of 

 the scroll filled in with General Grant Geraniums edged 

 with Colieus Verschaffettii. 



The many poor varieties of Roses that were remaining 

 were removed and substituted with choice varieties of 



