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able to send 20 packets of surplus seeds received from foreign 
correspondents, and also a list of dealers. 
The National Youth Administration has sent us during the 
year five boys. This cooperation began in 1938 with 32 youths 
assigned; in 1939 there were 34, and in 1940 there were 32. 
Since the Defense Program was initiated it has been less casy 
to get satisfactory boys as the best of them are assigned to 
Defense Schools. Our policy is to reject, after fair trial, and 
send back to the N.Y.A., those who do not prove satisfactory. 
New York State Conservation Department.—In response to a 
request from Mr. John C. Jones, of the Wildlife Research Center 
of this Department, located at Delmar, N. Y., we supplied 72 
packets of seeds for the reference collection of seeds of native 
and introduced plants of the Northeastern United States, which 
is being assembled at the Center. 
The School Garden Association of New York, i 
asked for advice concerning plants for acid soil and shady 
conditions. Lists were furnished of woody and herbaceous 
1 November, 
perennials and annuals. The plan is to publish the list in the 
February (1942) number of the Nature-Garden Guide, issued 
monthly by the Association. 
American Museum of Natural History —On June 3, Mr. 
Vincent Fusco, who is doing restoration work for prehistoric 
dioramas at the American Museum, was supplied with a living 
branch of the ‘Norfolk Island Pine” (Araucaria excelsa) to be 
used as a model for the placement of leaves. On October 6, 
we supplied the Museum with leaves and parts of leaves of 
Cycads for use in making Cycad restorations. 
Lhe National Association of Gardeners, Greater New York City 
Branch, held a meeting at the Garden on the evening of May 7. 
Mr. Free, Mr. George Bishop, foreman gardener, and Mr. R, S. 
Tilly, rose grower, addressed the meeting. 
The Brooklyn Lome for Aged Men and Couples has been 
conducting a garden on their grounds during the year to promote 
the interest of the residents of the home in outdoor activities. 
Assistance and advice has been given throughout the season by 
the assistant curator of elementary instruction, Miss Dorward, 
and members of the Botanic Garden and Woman's Auxiliary. 
