. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 498 The American Florist. May 15, Detroit. Belle Isle Park is an island of over 700 aci-cs situated in the Detroit river oppo- site the city and it is a grand site for a park. If the powers that be are half way liberal in appropriations for imjirove- nients, this park can be turned into a beautiful spot which will be worthy of a lonsj trip to visit. Since the completion of the long bridge connecting the island with the city the park is within 20 minutes' drive of the city hall, and is therefore very accessible. Th
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 498 The American Florist. May 15, Detroit. Belle Isle Park is an island of over 700 aci-cs situated in the Detroit river oppo- site the city and it is a grand site for a park. If the powers that be are half way liberal in appropriations for imjirove- nients, this park can be turned into a beautiful spot which will be worthy of a lonsj trip to visit. Since the completion of the long bridge connecting the island with the city the park is within 20 minutes' drive of the city hall, and is therefore very accessible. The lower end of the island has already been improved, and from the casino there located is obtained a grand view of the city of Detroit upon one side of the river and the Canadian town of Windsor upon the other, while through the river is con- tinually passing a majestic procession of steamers and ships, for through this channel all th? traffic of the Great Lakes must pass. k i-oadway encircling the island has alrejidy been constructed and other exten- sive improvements are projected. The natural growth of timber was luxuriant and an immense amount of labor has been expended in clearing out the under- brush and fallen logs. This year erable planting is being done on bare spots. A few smalt greenhouses have Ijeen built and some bedding is done at the lower end of the island. There are certainly great possibilities in this mag- nificent site, and it is to be hoped that the city of Detroit will not hamper Mr. \Vm. Ferguson, the superintendent, by lack of funds to carry out the projected plans for improvement. The total number of paid admissions to the recent floral and musical festival was 51,500 and the total amount of the receipts at the door was $12,875. While all the florists were busy at the flower show, Mr. Harrj' Balsley of the De- troit took good care of the visitingflorists. The judges were indelitcd to him for a very enjoyable drive through Hclle Isle
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