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C7. The Story of Plant Evolution Four illustrated lectures: 
1. The history of plant classification. 2. Plant evolution from 
algae to conifers. 3. The structure of flowers. 4. Families of 
flowering plants. Fee, $1. Fridays, 4 p.m., February 29 to 
March 21. Dr. Gundersen. 
C8. Spring Flowers and Ferns.—-Eight outdoor lessons in the 
Botanic Garden on the identification and classification of plants. 
The structure of- flowers and the characters of plant families are 
studied. A hand lens is desirable. Fee, $2.50. Fridays, 4 p.m., 
May 2 to June 20. Dr. Gundersen. 
C9. Trees and Shrubs of Brooklyn and Vicinity—vTen out- 
door lessons at the Garden and elsewhere in Greater New York, 
the principal object being to gain a ready acquaintance with the 
common trees and’shrubs of the eastern United States, which are 
well represented in this region. The species are considered in 
systematic order, and the features pointed out by which they may 
be most easily recognized; also their habits, rate of growth, eco- 
nomic value and use, methods of planting and propagation; impor- 
tance in forestry, horticulture, or landscape art. Limited to 50 
members enrolled in the order of application. Fee, $2.50. Satur- 
days, 2:30 p.m., April 5 to June 7. Dr. Graves. 
2. Fall Courses 
C4. Gardening in the Fall.—Six lessons, with practical work in 
the greenhouse, on the methods of making cuttings, the various 
kinds of bulbs for fall planting, their treatment and care, the 
proper management of house plants and a discussion of the kinds 
suitable for cultivation. On account of restricted space in the 
greenhouse, this class must be limited to 20. Registration accord- 
ing to the order of application. Fee, $2.50. Thursdays, 4 p.m., 
September 25 to October 30. Mr. Free. 
C5. Trees and Shrubs in their Winter Condition.—Eight out- 
door lessons in the Botanic Garden and elsewhere in Greater New 
York on the characteristics of our common trees and shrubs, both 
native and cultivated, emphasizing their distinguishing features in 
the winter condition. Fee, $2. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m., Septem- 
ber 27 to November 15. Dr. Graves. 
