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The climate is delightful. Rarely does it rain in July and August. In the 

 shade it is always pleasant. Long trips may be planned without danger from 

 'the elements. One may sleep out without fear. In a day from the labora- 

 tory one may reach huge snow banks in middle August. There is an abund- 

 ance of simshine, no fogs nor dreary days, and few days of excessive heat. 



EQUIPMENT. 



The building is a convenient out-door laboratory, with tables for a dozen 

 students. The station work has entirely outgrown the building. Many of the 

 lectures are given out of doors in the yard. The fine summer weather per- 

 mits of much laboratory work out of doors. There is a dark room for pho- 

 tography. The laboratory has a 16-foot gasoline boat with three horse power 

 engine. This is at the service of those attending the station, and with it 

 various portions of Flathead Lake and Flathead River are easily accessible. 



Fig. 125. Hunting things in the woods near Swan Lake, on the trail. 

 Such trails are the only roads through hundreds of miles of forest. 



There is a row-boat, and canvas boat for the mountain lakes, property of the 

 Station. Other boats may be had at any time. Microscopes, glassware, books 

 and utensils will be supplied from the University. Botanical collecting and 

 drying material will be supplied. 



Students in Ornithology must supply their own guns or field glasses. 

 Students in Photography will furnish their own cameras and plates. The 

 necessary chemicals for development will be supplied free. Students who live 

 in tents will supply their own tents and bedding. 



UNIVERSITY CREDITS. 



Students from the University may pursue study at the Station and receive 

 credit for such work as may be equivalent to University courses. Students 

 taking elementary study may receive preparatory credits. 



