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C6. Fall Course in Trees and Shrubs.—Most of the time will 
be given to outdoor study in the Botanic Garden and adjacent 
Prospect Park. Fee $1.00, Ten Saturdays, at 10, from Sep- 
tember 21-November 23. Dr. Gundersen. 
C7. History of Botany.—Four illustrated lectures giving a brief 
outline of the history of botany from the time of the Greeks to 
the present. Wednesdays, at 4 o’clock, February 6-27. 
Dr. Gundersen. 
C8. Bacteria and Other Micro-organisms in the Home.—Eight 
periods devoted to lectures and demonstrations on the occurrence 
of bacteria, yeasts, molds and other micro-organisms in the home; 
in water, sewage, etc. Saturdays, at 11:00, February 2-March 
au r. Olive. 
Cio. Classes in Gardening.—Special classes in vegetable 
gardening may be arranged for by clubs or groups of at least 12 
members. [or particulars address Miss Ellen Eddy Shaw. 
C11. Evening Course in Vegetable Growing, with special ref- 
erence to “ War Gardens.” Three lectures, illustrated with lan- 
tern slides and demonstrations. Preparation of the ground, hot- 
beds, and cold frames ; tools and implements ; cropping plans, seed 
sowing, transplanting, cultivating; insect and fungous pests, 
methods of protecting plants by sprays and other devices; har- 
vesting and storing; the important vegetables and their varieties. 
An evening course on Wednesdays from 8-9 p. m., March 6, 13, 
20. Mr. Free. 
N. B. These courses are free to members of the Botanic Gar- 
den and to the public unless otherwise specified. Those planning 
to take any of the above work are asked to register at the Garden 
at least one week before the course opens, so that adequate ar- 
rangements may be made for materials, etc. They are open to 
both men and women, but no course will be given to a class of 
less than six. 
