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ing in the completion of a systematic account of the flowering plants of 
North America, by the publication of monographs of different Orders and 
Genera, illustrated when this may seem desirable; and to specially cul- 
tivate representatives of such groups for purposes of study. 
8. To gradually acquire and utilize facilities for research in vegetable 
histology and physiology, the diseases and injuries of plants, and other 
branches of botany and horticulture, as special reason for ae 
one or the other may appear. 
9. To make the facilities of the Garden useful in botanical wad horti- 
cultural instruction, as they increase and opportunity for such work 
appears: meantime, in all feasible ways, to attract to the School of 
Botany students of promise, and to provide for their instruction and the 
best use of their time as investigators. 
10. To take steps looking to the early appointment of six ‘ garden 
pupils,’ — youths with at least an elementary English education, who 
Shall be regarded as apprentices in the Garden, working under the direc- 
tion of the head gardener and foremen, and shall hold scholarships 
yielding $300.00 per year each, together with free lodging near or in the 
Garden, and free tuition in the School of Botany; and who, after having 
worked for six or more years (as shall ultimately prove best) in the 
‘different departments of the Garden, and proved proficient in its practical 
work, may be admitted to examination for a certificate of proficiency in 
the theory and practice of gardening. 
11. To have in mind, in appointing associates for the Director, their 
special aptitude in some one of the branches indicated above, so that 
with each appointment the efficiency of the institution for instruction 
and original work may be broadened and increased. 
During the past year, efforts have been made to advance 
he establishment in all of the directions indicated; but 
particular attention has been given to steps calculated to 
make the Garden attractive and instructive to visitors, and 
to make possible the performance there of substantial and 
useful botanical work. 
The following rules, essentially the same as those in force 
during the life-time of Mr. Shaw, are posted at the gate, 
and, as a general thing, are cheerfully complied with: — 
The Garden is open to the public free of charge daily (holidays ex- 
cepted) from 8 a. m. until half an hour after sunset. It is closed on 
Sunday, excepting the first Sunday each in June and September, when 
it is open from 2 p. m. until sunset. 
The offices, herbarium, library, and private greenhouses, are open only 
to authorized students, or persons having business with the Director or 
Head Gardener. 
