OBJECTS 



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''F^or the collection and cnlture of plants, flowers, shrubs 

 and trees, the advancement of botanical science and knowl- 

 edge, and the prosecution of original researches therein and 

 in kindred subjects; for affording instruction in the same, 

 and for the prosecution and exhibition of ornamental and 

 decorative horticulture and gardening, and for the enter- 

 tainment, recreation and instruction of the people." From 

 the Act of May t8^ ^Sp/, pyovid'nig for the esfablishjiieuf of 

 the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lau's of New York, iSp/, 

 Chapter 30Q, 



