CONTENTS

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Introduction 5
Part I. Maintenance of grounds 6
Part II. Improvements closely associated with maintenance; the making of existing features better of their kind 11
1. Fruticetum 12
2. Herbaceous grounds 12
3. Border plantations 13
4. Cherry Garden 13
5. Means of circulation as related to the improvement of existing plantations 13
6. Qualities generally to be sought in improving the vegetation through better maintenance 16
Part III. Improvements constituting new departures and substantially independent of Parts IV and V 17
1. Rhododendron Glade 17
2. Model Gardens 18
3. Iris Garden region 20
4. Landscape Garden 21
Part IV. Automobile through-traffic 25
Part V. Vicinity of the Museum 32
In conclusion 39
Appendix A 41
Appendix B 44
Resolution of the Board of Managers 47
Index 49