TENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR. 21 
and unmistakable of all expressions of approval of the lines 
along which their effort is being directed, and of confidence 
in their future actions. 
In my last report,* reference was made to the prepara- 
tion for publication of a general catalogue of the Garden 
library. The financial conditions which have caused a 
postponement of the inauguration of the plans for extend- 
ing the grounds and plant-houses, and which have neces- 
sitated economy in adding to the scientific equipment, have 
also made it seem undesirable as yet to begin printing this 
catalogue, but as time has been found, the preparation of 
the cards from which such a catalogue may be printed has 
been continued, so that its publication will be possible 
whenever it is considered wise to incur the necessary 
expense. 
The intention of the founder of the Garden that it 
should be developed into an institution for the promotion of 
the knowledge of botany, horticulture and allied sciences 
was recognized in the instructions drawn up for the guid- 
ance of the Director, by the Board, when they assumed 
control of the Garden;f and in appointing such assistants 
as have been necessary for the maintenance of the estab- 
lishment, an effort has always been made to secure men 
who, while doing the necessary routine work, should be 
capable of devoting a part of their time to research. The 
principal results of such work, so far as published, were 
indicated in a list of publications contained in the Eighth 
Report of the Garden,t and it is hoped that a supplement- 
ary list, covering the years 1897-98, may be printed in the 
Tenth Report.§ I am gratified to be able to state that 
thus far the men who have temporarily occupied posi- 
tions as assistants in the Garden, for the most part have 
removed to positions of greater botanical responsibility 
on leaving it. |} 
* Rept. 9316. ¢t Rept. 8: 221. |] Rept. 8 333. 
+ Rept.1:94. 8: 44. § Rept. 103 
