, 1875-02-07

posed as to afford considerable variety Of
scenery, though by fur tho larger portion OF the
ultimate effects intended in tho design arc rs
yet imperceptible to the casual observer The
general character, however, OF the Whole north
ern portion. extending from FIFTY TO Fifty
si1th streets, and comprising about 20o acres,
il that OF broad open lawn, bounded on one side
by wood without underground, and skirted
elsewhere By irregular groups and islands Of
deciduouB trees, which will eventually form
eapes and bays, yand will thus furnish constautl
ent points Of the dHye,-5ut all Of the character
known as open park scenery.
South Of Fiftv-si1th street,-there yet remain
unimrroyed about 150 acreB, in which it ia pro-
posed to cstablish the botanic garden, md in
which tho character OF the general arrangement
with that OF the northern portion. L.
stead OF extended views, broad lawns. aos:
open wood, the characteristics here will be Sc
c1usion, intlicacy. aud variety, and this will DO
attained BY the use of eveegreens, or deciduous
wood. With an underground of sbrubbery, with
occasional copses Or tnickets. Tho open spaces
OF lawn or water will ba less extended and al
ways 30 inclosed with foliage as to prevent the
eye from wandering beyond their confines.
A;9 Among these scenes the roads mud paths v,il
erned by. the natural features of the
place, and every turn will disclose somo
pretty vista or pew object OF interest.
while the curiosity will be continually excited to
inclosed and sheltered by the surrounding woods,
will be established the conservator1es and gar
dens for
THE GROWTH or E1oT1cs
and such delicate plants. shrubs, and trees ~ re-
guire protection in Il greater or less degree. Bo-
tanic gardens are intended primarily to contain
general collections OF plants, both native aad
exotic, the object being to furnish to scientific
students the means Of pursuing their inresti-
Eations, aud to excite general interest in
il whicn tic wonderful nnd beautiful varieties
Of floral and vegetable life NAV be exhibited.
OF course, the construction Of the conservato1es
and the growth Of the plants, particularly the
palm-honses in which tho beautiful forms OF
tropical forest vegetation may DO exhibited. Is
the final result is replete with interest and,
while the central gardens. and conscryatories
containing all the most
RAnE AND CURIOUS FeR11s
Of vegetable Gfe which can be supported here
would of course form the gem OF tho collection,
the whole area may and probably will bo
arranged with reference to tho same general
Objects which, may easily bo dono without inter
fering with its artistic development ss pleasure
ground.
Tho Plantations Of evergreen and dccidaous
trees apd shrubbery may pe SO disnosed as to
secure the best laudscepe-efrects. aud at the
snme time may bo made up OF all tue different
species and varieties which will gros in our sell
and climate, and thus form greAt arboretum or
Of trees, tn. Aardiesr varieties
occupying tho most exposed situations
and serving as shelters to protect
those OF a more delicate naiuye4-each family
distinct section OF greater or les5
extent according to its inpoasance in which all
tbs artistic effect is p!c3ucct' By the use Of the
different varieties of tho sire le family to which
that portion is appropriated
1t is |
HARDLY POSSIBLE TO o.EnEs11nArE
the value to the scientific stu dent OF slch IN
opportunity as would thus be afforded for inycs- |
lgaGon and comparison Of oil the different fau1i-
lies and varieties which might :hus be collected;
and, on the OTHER hand, no means could |
10 arrest tho attention and excite tho !
interest OF merely casual obse Ters, as sach
display OF the infinitely varied forms OF veseta-
Die life, arranged in silch nannsr that, in the /
tor would pass through groves and forests
IT trees and shrubbery. comprising every
7arie:y indigenous to the temperate climates
II the earth ; through carriers stocSed with
i'll the wonderful forms Of heIba :eous plants and
brilliant with parserres OF dowers Of cvery hue;
nd through coaser ;a.ories n which palm aud or
Inge s-ees, and all the fantastic forms of or:hi
l1ceous plsn:a, would transport him in itnag-
nation to the gorgeous scenes of topical veg
ta1iou.
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" those who arc nov taking be first steps TO-
saros its coasumnation. It viii be ooTious even
hose least familiar with the subject, saat the
nero work Of designing tho subdivision aud ar
an:ement OF such q collection OF trees and
'iants. a'lotting duo space to each fs.nilr, so
h3t the planting may be systematically conduct
d, aud the whole rendered ayai;as1o for future
lsB without r7sk Of confusion, involves tho ap-
cation OF such knowledge as comparatively
cw.possess -whilc the direction Il its execution
/
j fewer still would be willing. or could a0uru,
, contribute gr:tuitously.
1t is duo to those vho have 30
GENEROUSLY OFFERED THEIR s1nv1cEs t.
,at this should DO fully understood aad Aopre-
ated, and it is hoped and believed That the |
ndertakiug will enlist the sympathy and sup
ort Of all who have it in their power oy any
cans 70 contribute to its success-
At a future day, when the park and the boale- {
ards form the central feature Of Rt:Iac:iu. iu-
rest in one OF the ficlcss and mcsr elegant .
1arters OF the city +; when the rresens open
s;d5 around them arc covered with
'ssly residences and publc buildings,
I'd the surrounding districts echo with the hum :
a busy population, the value of such . resort,
lie Tor the scientific student and the pleasure
,eker. will be acknowledged BY tue mul.i .uces
ho will be drawn thither by the advantages it
lords.
Yet even then no standard Of measurement | r
i'll suffice to oxpress lis worth, which fails to |
he account Of the forethought and silent labor :
those who designed the outlines and laid the !
undations of the woik, the elimination OF t
hich they could never hope to see.
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DECREASE IN BUSINESS.
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