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of the ray filter will be explained, and tlie many errors which may fall 

 to the lot of the beginner will be pointed out. The course will include 

 the selection of subject, development, printing on one or two kinds of 

 paper, and transparencies. 



Students in photography must supply their own plates or films and 

 paper. There is a dark room at the laboratory and the scenery in the 

 vicinity gives ample scope for a series of negatives either in landscape 

 or of scientific subjects. 



Nature Study: — 



A course of study and practical work will be outlined which will 

 afford both a fund of information on which to draw during school work 

 and at the same time secure a collection of material to be used in illus- 

 tration. The scope of the work will include zoology, botany, geology, 

 and physiography of the region. 



Physiography: — 



This subject is receiving more attention than formerly. Those who 

 desire such work will be given methods which may be used in any 

 locality, and by excursions will be shown how to carry on observations. 

 The course will include the surface geology, drainage, climatic condi- 

 tions, and effects of vegetation. 



Special Work: — 



Students and investigators will be encouraged to pursue some special 

 study, taking such problems as may be pursued with profit during the 

 session. 



It must be understood that while the daily lectures are given to all, 

 yet each individual works alone, pursuing such study as may be best 

 fitted to his ability and requirements. The beginner has the same 

 opportunity as the advanced student. Realizing that study of biological 

 subjects is not extensive in the state, preparation is made for those 

 who have not pursued such study. 



LOCATION. 



The University of Montana Biological Station was opened in 1809. 

 For the past six summers the station has been occupied from June until 

 September or October. During this time some twelve states have been 

 represented. The Station has become well known to many American 

 naturalists, and all are enthusiastic in their praise of opportunities 

 afforded in the vicinity of Montana's large inland lake. 



For scenery the vicinity cannot be surpassed. Few places offer 

 more varied points of interest. The roaring rapids of Swan river are at 

 the door of the building. Flathead lake, covering more than 300 square 

 miles of territory, with its beautiful islands and precipitous shores, 

 has great attractions. The Mission range, beginning on the burnt hills 

 by the laboratory, and rising higher and higher as they extend south- 

 ward, culminate in snow capped peaks 10,000 feet in height. A few miles 

 to the east is the Swan range, its high summits constantly in view. These 

 two mountain ranges afford some of the most beautiful panoramas to be 

 seen in the Rocky Mountains, and rival the Alps in magnificent scenery. 

 Farther to the east, reached in a short time by pack train, the main 

 chain of the Rocky Mountains breaks the horizon with lofty peaks and 

 precipitous summits. Untrod summits invite the courageous naturalist 

 who seeks the unknown animal and vegetable life. West of Flathead 

 lake are the almost unexplored Cabinets. Within a few miles are many 

 lakes — Swan, Echo, Rost, and others — while many ponds and swamps 

 are in the immediate vicinity. The waters of Swan and Flathead rivers 

 supply Flathead lake, the former at the laboratory door, the latter but 

 two miles distant. East and south of the laboratory the forests extend 



