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THE AMERICAN BOTANIST 



hybrids. In spring the grove is a sight to behold and later on 

 the fruits are nearly as attractive. Normal Lake contains about 

 eight acres and is fed by a brook which flows along the north 

 side of the large grove. The outlet consists of a series of 

 artificial pools which provide for a five foot fall into the Kis- 

 waukee River. The lake attracts considerable attention at all 

 times. It permits of boating in the summer and ice sports in 

 the winter. It also contains much material for study, such as 

 Sagittaria, Potajwgetuin, Ranunculus, Equisctuni, Caltha, 

 Typha, and various Thallophytes. While the planting is only 

 partially completed along the banks much has been done. Hun- 

 dreds of moisture-loving plants, such as Ccpluilanthus occi- 

 dentalism Vibunmm Opiilus, Rosa Carolina, Vihurnuni Lcntago, 

 V^', prunifolia, V. alnifolia, Salix vitcUina awrea and BritzensiSj 

 Alnus incana, Alnus viridis, and Sorbus mclanocarpa have been 

 planted in masses around the borders. Many hard}^ w^ater lilies 

 are utilized and furnish a charm which is onl}^ found in the 

 aquatic family. A long vista from the oflice over the octogon 

 and across the lake will be much enhanced when the plantations 

 reach maturity. 



The native grove along the front of the grounds is a favorite 

 with the nature study classes for here one may find a large and 

 varied collection of plants. Among the trees are Ccltis occi- 

 deU'talis, Quercus rubra, Q. alba, Carya ovata, Juglans nigra, 

 Tilia Americana, Ulnius Americana, Ulmus flaz'a, Fraxinus 

 Aniericana, Prunus scrotina, Prunus Virginians, Crataegus, 

 Prunus Aniericana, Pyrus coronaria, and others of equal im- 

 portance as representatives of our own flora. Beneath the trees 

 shrubs grow wild as no attempt is made to "beautify" the 

 grove by cutting out the undergrowth. One may find the 

 Amelanchier, Viburnum pruuifolia, Dire a palustris, Coryhis 

 Americana, Rhus glabra, Ribes Cynosbati, etc., and here and 

 there around the borders are masses of Rhamnus Cathertica, 

 Crataegus coccinea, Ligustrum z'ulgare, Euonynius atropur- 



