International Peace Garden, Progress Report

              INTERNATIONAL PEACE GAR^ N
INCORPORATED
SEASON OF 1952
M. J. TIN LINE, Superintendent
Nov. 10, 1952.
TH E SEASON for construction work this year was consider­ably
longer than the previous two seasons on account of
exceptionally fine weather during the spring and autumn months.
During both these periods temperatures were above normal and
precipitation below. Fortunately during the summer, rains came
at frequent intervals so that grass growth continued green and
fresh over a long season. The above average precipitation i n the
past two years resulted in a plentiful store of sub- soil moisture
and tree growth has been excellent.
It is proposed in this report to deal first with the Park Sections
and then with the Formal Garden.
The American Park Section
The gardener's cottage is almost completed. Work on it was
stopped in the spring as soon as outdoor work could be carried
on conveniently. Two garages were moved into position on the
footings late in 1951. These had formerly been a C . C . C . hut
which had been braced and boarded up where necessary to
protect the interior from winter storms. One of these garages is
ready for use; the other is well advanced. They have concrete
floors, doors that lift overhead, chimneys, and plenty of windows.
It is planned to have workshops in the opposite ends to the doors.
Culverts were put in the Lake Drive where needed to take
care of sudden floods. A n effort was also made to improve the
drive, using a grader acquired from the Highways Department.
The crown of the road was raised by bringing into the centre
gravel that had been spread by traffic. A ditch leading out of
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