24 
Annual Report 
The following charge to the greenhouse account should in 
reality belong to the decorative features of Eden Park, as such 
were taken care of by the Greenhouse force, three laborers 
being employed from June to October in caring for the formal 
gardens in Eden Park at an expense of $660. Added to this is 
the general overlooking, trimming and keeping the beds in vari- 
ous parks in form and order, a factor which is very noticeable 
in our general bedding scheme ; the time thus occupied has never 
been made a record, consequently has become a direct green- 
house charge. 
Added to greenhouse expense for the season 1911 was the 
cost of construction of a cement and iron cold frame for better 
care and -storing of plants during the winter season, to replace 
the old, unsightly wooden structure previously used. 
A complete change in the interior of the southern section of 
the large front show-house was made, replacing the wooden 
benches by constructing cement and rock benches, the material 
for this being gathered from various sources and grouped in a 
very showy artistic or rustic arrangement, giving the appearance 
of more natural plant environments, the cost of the above two 
items being $268.98. 
The whole greenhouse outside was thoroughly cleaned and 
repairs made where necessary, and painted in some instances 
with three and others with two coats of white lead and linseed 
oil. The interior of the whole three front sections was also 
cleaned and painted with two coats of white lead and linseed 
oil. This was difficult and tedious work on account of the care 
necessary for the preservation of the large palms and other plants 
which we were not able to remove, and the previous use of poor 
paint, which made it necessary to scrape all the woodwork before 
the material could be applied. The cost of the above was $493.34. 
Respectfully submitted, 
HERBERT GREENSMITH, 
Superintendent of Maintenance. 
