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In the collection of coniferous trees of the New York Botanical 
Garden, the young hemlocks are planted in the space between the 
elevated railroad approach and the power house; the true spruces 
are in the area between the conservatories and the station of the 
Harlem Railroad; the firs are planted on the slope between the 
conservatories and the driveway to the west. 
Our beautiful Bronx forest signifies, then, many things, and 
it is hoped that this address may lead us all to appreciate, perhaps 
better then before, the great desirability of its safe and sure 
Preservation, for we will view it not alone as a place of great 
natural charm, but as possessing educational features of high 
importance. 
