Agreement between Mass Hort Society and D. Haggerston, 1832 (page 004)

deemed requisite for preventing injury to the edifices,
fences, monuments, avenues, paths, trees, shrubs and
plants.

Sixth. In the capacity of Gardener he shall attend
to the reception & cultivation of plants & seeds which
may be received at the Garden; and perform all such
duties as may be required for the improvement and
embellishment of the Garden & Cemetery.

Seventh. He shall keep a book in which shall be
entered all valuable trees, plants, seeds & other articles which
may be received at the establishments, designating the kinds,
from whom, and whence they came, & give with such, an
account of their character & uses as he may be enabled
to obtain.

Eighth. He shall keep a journal of all work done
in the grounds (of the Garden & Cemetery) and introduce
such remarks and incidents, as may be calculated to pre-
sent a full & clear view of the progress made in all the
departments, and of such improvements as it may be
deemed expedient to undertake, either for the purposes
of utility or ornament.