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passing launch put it : “How pretty that is, — it looks 
as if it just happened.” 
Free, permanent planting carried out with hardy 
material is further noted in the very general use of 
“mask planting,” viz., plantations designed and placed 
to screen foundations ; as along the base of the long 
and rising abutments of the cascade stairways, and in 
other similar locations ; and again, in the massing of 
small trees and of shrubbery in the angles formed by 
the projecting entrances of a number of the main 
buildings. 
The good effect of these admirable features of the 
planting will be seen to better advantage as the season 
advances, for the reason that the landscape work has 
all been done (barring the large trees along the canals 
and avenues, which were planted two years ago) since 
October first, 1903, and by far the greater part of it 
since the belated opening of the spring planting season. 
The American Association 
The seventh annual convention of the New England 
Association of Park Superintendents, held at New 
Haven, Conn., June 14, 15 and 16, became the first 
meeting of the “American Association of Park Super- 
intendents,” and marked an epoch in the history of that 
active and useful organization that will mean much in 
the history of park advancement in America. The 
change in name and the broadening in scope of the 
association is the result of an increasing number of ap- 
plications for membership from park men throughout 
the country. There were about 50 members present, 
and twenty new ones were received. 
The program was one of great variety and interest 
and included tours of inspection to the parks of New 
Haven and Meriden. 
The business meeting was held in the Aldermanic 
Chamber in the City Hall, followed by a banquet at the 
Tontine Hotel, where covers were laid for 50. The 
meeting w^s called to order by the president, G. A. 
Parker, of Hartford. The most important matter con- 
sidered and adopted was the change in name to the 
American Association of Park Superintendents. The 
motion was passed unanimously. New members were 
proposed and elected, and the following officers chosen : 
President, William S. Egerton, superintendent of 
parks, Albany, N. Y. ; vice-presidents, G. X. Amrhyn. 
superintendent of parks, New Haven ; Byron Worthen, 
superintendent of parks, Manchester, N. H. ; William 
F. Gale, city forester, Springfield, Mass. ; Robert 
Cameron, superintendent botanical gardens, C am- 
bridge, Mass. ; John F. Cowell, superintendent of 
South Park, Bufifalo, N. Y. ; J. F. Foster, superintend- 
ent South parks, Chicago; secretary, John W. Duncan, 
assistant superintendent of parks, Boston ; treasurer, 
John H. Hemingway, superintendent of parks, Wor- 
cester, Mass. 
LAGOON AND LA SALLE BRIDGE, 
Showing lower part of informal hillside planting forming eastern boun- 
dary of Cascade Garden; also planting against abutment of bridge; cor- 
ner of Palace of Mines and Metallurgy in background. 
of ParK Superintendents. 
After the business meeting the members and guests 
marched to the hotel, where the banquet was served. 
President Parker introduced Mr. Shea, of Boston, who 
acted as toastmaster. The first speaker was the gov- 
ernor of the state of Connecticut, Abiram Chamberlain. 
He said, in part : 
“I think the state of Connecticut is one of the most 
beautiful parks in the world. Long Island Sound is 
the finest body of water of its kind. We have the most 
beautiful rivers, and the fine hills, fertile valleys, for- 
ests, and, in fact, I don’t believe there is a better park 
than this state in the world. In my mind, people will 
live to see the most beautiful park system in the world 
in Hartford.” 
The mayor of the city, Hon. John P. Studley, said : 
“The profession to which you belong is the most 
ancient in the world. Adam had the most beautiful 
park known. That snake made lots of trouble. But 
here’s our Mr. Amrhyn, and he won’t let a snake into 
our parks and very few women. 
“New Haven has many advantages for developing 
parks. If you come here 50 years hence, you will find 
New Haven one of the most beautiful cities in the 
world. Ten years ago we had the finest elms known. 
Disease attacked them and now we are taking them 
down rapidly. Perhaps you can help us in this prob- 
lem. 
“Parks are more important than they are often con- 
sidered. The heroes who labor in the factories and 
support wives and families' on small salaries, whose 
only luxuries perhaps are a glass of beer and a pipe 
of tobacco, must be taken care of. Parks are for them 
principally and we cannot add too much to their pleas- 
ure and enjoyment in this direction.” 
Brief addresses were made by E. P. Adams, of Med- 
ford, Mass. ; Henry T. Blake, president of the local 
