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the subject and is so arranged that it may be applied directly in 
classroom work. I*ce, $5. Thursdays, 4 p.m., beginning Septem- 
ber 25, (Offered in 1924, but will not be given in 1925.) 
Dr. Gager and Miss Shaw. 
BS. Garden Practice.—Thirty sessions. This course is entirely 
practical and includes all the outdoor work of the student in his 
own garden, applying the principles of agriculture and gardening, 
work with children in the garden, basketry and woodwork. Ninety 
hours is the minimum in this course, but students may profitably 
put in a greater number of hours to the maximum of 630 hours, 
or seven credits. Fee, $5. For summer practice, fee $8. Tues- 
days,4 p.m. (Not given in 1924.) Miss Shaw. 
C. Courses for the General Public 
The following courses are open to every one who has a general 
intgrest in plants. Teachers are welcome. They are free to those 
enrolled as members of the Botanic Garden; * for others: a small 
fee 1s required, as specified. Registration should be made with the 
instructor in person or by mail at least one week before the course 
opens, in order that adequate material, etc., may be provided. No 
course will be given when less than six apply. 
1. Spring Courses 
C1. Plants in the Home.—How to grow them. Five talks with 
demonstrations. Practice in potting, mixing soils, making cut- 
tings, etc. This course deals with the principles to be followed 
in raising plants. The members of the class have the privilege of 
keeping the plants they have raised. Fee, $2.50. Thursdays, 
4 p.m., February 28 to March 27. Mr. Free. 
C3. The Flower Garden.— Making the most of it. Five lessons. 
How to improve soils and get results from planting ; old-fashioned 
flowers; annuals; summer bedding; vines for screening unsightly 
objects; rose culture; growing of ornamental shrubs; pruning; 
how to make a lawn and keep it up. Fee, $2. (Not given in 
1924.) Mr. Free. 
* For information concerning the conditions of membership in the Brooklyn 
Botanic Garden consult the third page of the cover of this Prospectus. 
