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a reasonable sum of mone}^ that there be an additional two 
or three hundred feet added to this small triangle, that it may 
be increased to a size sufficient to justify more extensive 
improvements. 
Vine and Hollister Park 
The floral display at this park is its greatest feature, such 
plants and flowers as Ageratum, Alternanthera, Echeveria, 
Coleus and Canna being arranged in bedding effects, which 
furnishes diversion to the thousands of people passing by on 
the street cars each day, as well as delights the eyes of those 
living in that immediate neighborhood who can visit the park 
to enjoy the fresh air and green grass. The park has been 
kept in good condition, the hedges being trimmed and benches 
placed conveniently. 
Miss Cecelia Ritter presented to the Park Department 
a fountain which she desired placed at this park. It has been 
located on the Hollister-street side of the park, where can be 
seen daily a great number of horses, as well as people, drink- 
ing, a fact which bears out the theory that drinking fountains 
are a very useful and necessary feature in the Park Depart- 
ment. 
Wilson Common 
Up to this time there has been very little done in the way 
of embellishing Wilson Common. In fact, it has simply lain 
as a barren waste. There is provision made in next year's 
appropriation whereby a man can be employed to keep this 
ground in good park condition. There will have to be some 
fences built for the safety of the children. The house and 
barn on the place will also have to be removed, after which, 
by some grading, quite a level plot of ground can be provided 
for recreation purposes. 
The splendid undulating condition of this ground, and 
the beautiful view that is obtained, makes it a very desirable 
place to the persons living in close proximity to spend the 
afternoon and evening. A panorama view of the city can be 
