40 MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN. 



The floral premiums were again awarded through the St. 

 Louis Horticultural Society, at an exhibition held in St. Louis 

 from the third to the sixth of November, 1908. 



While it is probable that the money which has been spent 

 on these annual events specially designated by the founder 

 of the Garden would have been used for other purposes 

 thought to be more immediately necessary, if the decision had 

 rested with the administration of the institution, there is 

 reason to believe that its general advancement has been 

 sufficiently favored by them to show clearly the wisdom of 

 Mr. Shaw in specifically providing for them. 



Very respectfully, 



William Trelease, 



Director. 



