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made in advance, so that such work will not conflict with other 
classes and lectures. For High School and College classes address 
the Curator of Public Instruction. For Junior High and Ele- 
mentary School classes address the Curator of Elementary In- 
struction. 
The principal of any Elementary or Junior High School in 
Brooklyn may arrange also for a series of six lessons on plant cul- 
ture to be given to a class during the fall or spring. A small fee 
is charged to cover the cost of the materials used. The plants 
-aised become the property of the pupils. The lessons are adapted 
for pupils above the third grade. 
Seeds for School and Home Planting.—Penny packets of 
flower and vegetable seeds are put up by the Botanic Garden for 
children’s use. In the early spring, lists of these seeds, order 
blanks for teachers and pupils, and other information may be 
secured on application to the Curator of Elementary Instruction. 
Demonstration Experiments.—Teachers may arrange to 
have various physiological experiments or demonstrations con- 
ducted at the Garden for the benefit of their classes. Communica- 
tions in regard to these matters should be addressed to the Curator 
of Public Instruction. 
Loan Sets of Lantern Slides.—Sets of lantern slides have 
been prepared for loan to the schools. Each set is accompanied 
by a short lecture text of explanatory nature. In all cases these 
sets must be called for by a responsible school messenger and _ re- 
turned promptly in good condition. Address, by mail or tele- 
phone (Main 2-4433), Mr. Frank Stoll, custodian. The subjects 
now available are as follows. Other sets are in preparation. 
ie Glan wine 6. Spring Wild Flowers 
2. Common Trees 7. Summer Wild Flowers 
3. Forestry 8. Fall Wild Flowers 
4. Soil Conservation 9. Ferns and Fern Allies 
5. Conservation of Native Plants 
Study and Loan Material for Elementary Schools.—To the 
extent of its facilities, the Botanic Garden will provide, on request, 
various plants and materials for nature study. As far as pos- 
sible this material will continue to be supplied gratis to elementary 
