MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BULLETIN 101 
of cotton, one of tobacco, flax, and the plant from which the 
straw of brooms is produced, are found in this tract. Here, 
likewise, are the various grains, cowpeas, alfalfa and other 
important sources of stock food. The collection of hardy 
drug plants, which are of special interest to students of 
medicine and pharmacy, is also visited. 
Incidentally throughout the trip, many points of interest 
concerning the origin of the Garden, its organization, its 
management, and the uses of the various buildings are given. 
The trips usually last from one and one-half to two hours, 
and in no way can one obtain in so short a time such a com- 
prehensive idea of the Garden and its activities. 
THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY 
On October 15th and 16th will be celebrated the twenty- 
fifth anniversary of the organization of the Board of Trustees 
of the Missouri Botanical Garden under the will of Mr. 
Shaw. This event, which actually took place on September 
10, 1889, marked the origin of the Missouri Botanical 
Garden as a botanical institution, public in character, and 
the Board of Trustees decided early in the year that it 
should be fittingly observed. A number of foreign delegates 
have been invited and there will be a large attendance of 
American botanists and scientists. While it is feared that 
the present European disturbance may prevent the coming 
of some of those from abroad who had promised to be present 
and read papers, it is hoped that a few at least may be here, 
and if the mails are not entirely cut off the papers of those 
unable to come will be read. 
In addition to carrying out, in so far as may be possible 
the formal program printed below, there will be speci 
floral displays both indoors and out. The old museum build- 
ing, which has been closed for years, is being renovated and 
will contain a general exhibit of plants producing disease, 
showing the effect of these parasites upon other plants as well 
as upon various woods and timbers. Part of the old resi- 
dence of Mr. Shaw will be devoted to housing a historical 
collection consisting of various portraits and articles relat- 
ing to the founder of the Garden, as well as autograph letters, 
books, ete., of special interest to the visiting botanists. 
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15. 
10:30 A.M. Automobile ride through the city for 
delegates and visiting scientists. Automobiles will 
leave the Jefferson Hotel (corner of Twelfth and 
