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1. A description of the lot concept with particular em-
phasis on the division of yards and gardens behind the
homes on the west side of Main Street, between Bank
and Academy Streets
2. A description of the hops plant (Humulus lupulus) and
its culinary and medicinal uses
3. An explanation of the past ownership and use of the
Folts field and a listing of the crops currently
cultivated
4. A discussion of tree plantings in Salem Arboretum and
the importance of the surrounding forests and native
plant communities to 18th century Moravians
These four signs form the nucleus for the continued development
of on-site interpretation. However, the same written copy
has been used on each for the last 3-4 years without evaluation
or revision. All of the signs are too long to hold visitor
interest and definitely warrant rewriting. The type face on
all signs should be bolder and larger, and drawings and illustrations
should be included where applicable.
Several additional garden features and areas (listed in
order of priority) that merit story labels in Salem are:
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the medical garden re-created in the Miksch yard
the cherry orchard between the Miksch and Schroeter lots,
illustrating the use of vacant lots in Salem
Salem Square to highlight its past comunal uses and
frequent landscape changes since the 18th century
the tavern yard to describe the extensive food gardens
it once supported
the tavern meadow once used to graze horses of guests
the foundation of the smokehouse in the tavern yard,
used to cure meats
the wash-bake house in the Vierling yard used for domes-
tic chores
8. the foundation of the wash house behind the Single
Brothers Workshop
9. the meadow to the south of the Mayberry Restaurant and
Post Office which contains trees and shrubs of economic
importance to the Moravians
10. the alle% of Darlington oaks (Quercus laurifolia) which
line Cedar Lane in God's Acre
The standard rule is to keep the text of story labels to
75-80 words for the most effective communication. Liberal use
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