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C8. Spring Flowers and Ferns.— Eight outdoor lessons in the 

 Botanic Garden, taking up the identification of plants and the 

 characters of plant families. A hand lens is desirable. This 

 course is offered as a complement to Course C". Fee, $1.50. 

 Fridays, 4 p.m., May 4 to June 22. Dr. Gundersen. 



Co. Trees and Shrubs of Brooklyn and Vicinity.— Ten 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, two dollars. 

 Saturdays, 2 : 30 p.m., April 7 to June p. 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, one dollar. Thursdays, 

 4 p.m., September 27 to November 1. Mr. Free. 



C5. Trees and Shrubs in their Winter Condition. — Six outdoor 

 lessons in the Botanic Garden and Prospect Park on the character- 

 istics of our common trees and shrubs, both native and cultivated, 

 emphasizing their distinguishing features in the winter condition. 

 Fee, one dollar. Wednesdays, 4 p.m., October 3 to November 7. 



Dr. Graves. 



C6. Fall Flowers and Fruits. — Six outdoor lessons, chiefly in 

 the Botanic Garden. The distinguishing features of the more 

 common kinds of native and cultivated fall flowers and fruits are 

 studied, as well as the different types of fruits. Fee, one dollar. 

 Tuesdays, 4 p.m., September 25 to October 30. Dr. Gundersen. 



