02531cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000210011324500440013426400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450801560039552014700055153400490202165300300207085600550210085600430215599900190219868097UtSlPG20260610134555.0mcr n260607r20221924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQK1 aOlmsted Brothers10aReport on the New York Botanical Garden 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-05-15  aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Report on the New York Botanical Garden by Olmsted Brothers" is a scientific publication released in the early 20th century, specifically in 1924. This report serves as a comprehensive evaluation of the New York Botanical Garden's grounds, examining their maintenance and suggesting improvements to enhance the garden's beauty and usability. It reflects the evolving interest in landscaping and public parks during this time period, providing insights into horticultural practices and urban garden management.  The report is divided into several parts, addressing distinct aspects such as the maintenance of the grounds, the enhancement of existing features, and the introduction of new elements to the garden. Throughout, the authors emphasize the critical importance of adequate maintenance, indicating that insufficient upkeep leads to progressive deterioration. They identify specific areas within the garden for improvement, such as the Fruticetum and Herbaceous Grounds, and propose the creation of new attractions like a Rhododendron Glade. The document also highlights the challenges posed by automobile traffic and suggests strategies for managing visitor flow to maximize enjoyment and preservation of the garden's landscapes. In conclusion, the report serves as a guideline for future developments and maintenance practices, advocating for a careful balance between aesthetic appeal and botanical education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: , 1924  aNew York Botanical Garden4 uhttps://archive.org/details/reportonnewyorkb00olms40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68097  c108918d108918