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PARK AND CEMETERY, 
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 
Paterson, N. J., March io, iSyB. 
Editor Park and Cemetery. 
Dear Sir: — The statements recently 
published in your esteemed journal to the 
effect that Otto Buseck, our late Park 
Superintendent had been forced to resign 
through a political move, are emphatic- 
ally contradicted. They are wide from 
the mark and emanate from a man who 
was shown the utmost consideration by 
this commission. Politics have always 
been kept out of the proceedings and work 
of the park commissioners of this city, a 
body composed of intelligent and influ- 
ential business men, who are serving the 
city gratuitously and giving to the park 
work much of their valuable time. There 
was no politics in Mr. Buseck’s leaving. 
It is impossible for him to have any at the 
present time as he is not a citizen of the 
United States. Six commissioners out of 
seven favored his removal and a special 
meeting was called Dec. 27th last to take 
action, but nothing was done as Mr. Bu- 
seck had expressed his intention to one of 
the commissioners to send in his resigna- 
tion. The board under the circumstances 
deemed it for Mr. Buseck’s own best in- 
terests to let him resign. * * * * * 
What is wanted here, and what we have 
had in the past, have been men who pos- 
sessed a knowledge of their business and 
the practical experience to apply it to 
the work, whether in the aesthetic branch 
or in the more practical work of building 
roads, grading lawns, etc. 
The commissioners deplore the fact 
that your excellent journal did not take 
the trouble to ascertain the true facts in 
this matter before assailing it by charging 
it with allowing “low political principles 
to govern its work.” 
Trusting that you will give this the same 
prominent space as you accorded your 
charges against the commissioners, we re- 
main very respectfully yours, 
The Park Commissioners . 
SITUATIONS WANTED, ETC. 
Situation Wanted, by experienced 
superintendent Thoroughly reliable and 
competent. Remodelling old or construct- 
ing new grounds a specialty. Best of ref- 
erence, correspondence solicited. Super- 
intendent, care PARk and Cemetery. 
Wanted a position as Cemetery Su- 
perintendent, with several years’ experi- 
ence. Best of 'references as to character 
and ability. Address American, care of 
Park and Cemetery. 
H. H, BERGER & CO. 
ESTABLISHED 1878. 
IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF 
Bulbs, Seeds, 
and Ornamental Shrubbery. 
TRADE MARK. Conifers, Palms from Europe, Japan, Australia and 
Mexico- Send for our new Summer Price Lists. Estimates cheerfully fur- 
nished. Information given. Address all letters to 
(Branch, San Francisco, Cal.) 220 BfOadway, NewYOfkCity , 
..GERANIUMS 
A thoroughly competent superintendent 
of many years experience desires engage- 
ment. Highest of references and testi- 
monials, good landscape architect and en- 
gineer. Address, A. & E , Park and 
Cemetery. 
Gardener Landscape, English, desires 
position as superintendent or good assis- 
tant of Park, Cemetery or Estate, best of 
references from prominent places, east and 
west. Address, B. S. 228 52 st., S. Brook- 
lyn, N . Y. 
Hearse Wanted. — Any party hav- 
ing a good hearse for sale would do well 
to correspond with the Woodlawn Ceme- 
tery Association, Superior, Wis. 
CEMETERY PLANTS 
Evergreens, Trailers, Ornamentals. 
( To Parks, 
SPECIAL RATES Cemeteries, 
f Landscape Architects. 
Fine assortment. Largest quantities. Advice 
gladly given. Lists free. 
W, H, HARRISON & SONS 1 Lebanon Springs, N. Y. 
In 4-in. Paper Pots in bloom, Pink, Red andWhite 
Best Bedders. Thousands Ready. 
Write— 
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. 
WATER HUES and AQUATICS 
We make a spec- 
ialty of these favor- 
ites, and our col- 
lections in both 
hardy and tender 
sorts are unsur- 
passed. Uur list 
includes novelties 
in Nyinphseas, N*-- 
lumbiums, and 
Victorias. Selec- 
tions made and es- 
timates furnished 
for stocking large 
or small ponds etc. 
HENRY A. DREER 
PHILADELPHIA. 
TTT 'I’VTTTYC Ment > on Park and 
111 ill/ I l I 1 Cemetery when writ- 
A A XI Ail U ing to advertisers. 
Grooved e Boiled Slate Grave Vaults 
ARE THE BEST. 
CLEAN, STRONG, DURABLE. 
Special attention given to Catacomb Work. 
Write for prices and particulars to the manufacturer 
G . D. SHIMER, 
lockbox 48, Bangor, penn. 
FAIRMOUNT CHEMICAL LABORATORIES, 
CHEMISTS AND IMPORTERS. 
OFFICE, NO. 700 NORTH BROAD ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
IMPORTERS OF WEED KILLER. 
Owners and Managers of Estates, Superintendents of 
Parks and Cemeteries, and any one interested in keeping 
paths and roadways free from WEEDS and all vegetable 
growths should use our WEED KILLER. 
One application of the Weed Killer will keep your walks clean and 
bright for from three to six months. 
WRITE AT ONCE FOR TESTIMONIALS AND PRICES. 
SEEIDSMEN WANTED AS ASSNTS- 
