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D. Penny Packets of Seeds.—In order to assist the above work, 
penny packets of seeds are put up by the Botanic Garden for 
children’s use. In the early spring, lists of these seeds, conditions 
for entry as an exhibitor, home gardening record cards, and other 
information may be secured on application to the Curator of 
Elementary Instruction. 
E. Conferences.—Conferences may be arranged by teachers and 
principals for the discussion of problems in connection with gar- 
dening and nature-study. The first Monday afternoon of each 
month will be reserved for such conferences; appointments must 
be made in advance. Address Miss Ellen Eddy Shaw. 
F. Study and Loan Material.—On request, the Garden will en- 
deavor to provide living seedlings or plant parts for study, to the 
extent of its facilities. Teachers may arrange to have various 
physiological experiments or demonstrations conducted at the Gar- 
den. Petri dishes, which must be cleaned and delivered to the 
Garden, will, on request, be filled with nutrient agar, ready for 
exposure in the study of bacteria and molds. In all cases arrange- 
ments must be made by teachers for calling for such material, and 
all material loaned by the Garden must be returned promptly in 
good condition. 
During the fall and spring the Botanic Garden will be able to 
arrange for a limited number of loan exhibits to public schools of 
living and herbarium material of spring wild flowers and weeds 
and of fall wild flowers and weeds. Applications should be sent 
to Miss Ellen Eddy Shaw one week before the exhibit is desired. 
Four sets of lantern slides have been prepared for loan on the 
following subjects: 

Plant Life 
Spring Wild Flowers 
Common Trees 
Rice Culture 
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II. PUBLIC LECTURES 
Spring Lectures 
Fridays at 4: April 7-28 
1. April 7. The Cultivation of Woodland Flowers. Mr. Nor- 
