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B II. SuMMER ScHOOL OF CHILDREN’S GARDENING 
Courses Br—Brr are also offered as a concentrated five weeks’ 
summer course, from July 7 to August 11, 1919. For circular 
and further information apply to Miss Ellen Eddy Shaw. 
C. COURSES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC 
Courses C1—C13 are free to members of the Botanic Garden. 
They are free to the general public except where otherwise speci- 
fied. Those planning to take any of the above work are asked 
to register at the Garden at least one week before the course 
opens, so that adequate arrangements may be made for materials, 
etc. They are open to both men and women, but no course will 
be given to a class of less than six. 
Cr. House Plants and Small Conservatories.—Five lectures 
with demonstrations and practical work. The course includes a 
consideration of principles to be observed in the care of indoor 
plants, and cultural details concerning suitable subjects. Instruc- 
tion will be given with reference to hanging baskets, window 
boxes, Wardian cases, etc. A fee of $2.50 will be charged to 
cover cost of materials used. The plants raised by the class will 
become the property of those taking the course. Thursdays at 4, 
February 6 to March 6. Mr. Free. 
2. Garden Planning.—The object of this course is to help 
owners of small places to plan their yards and gardens to best 
advantage. No fee. Thursdays at 4, March 13-27. Mr. Free. 
C3. The Outdoor Flower Garden.—Six lectures with demon- 
strations and practical work. Instruction will be given with 
regard to soils, preparation of grounds for planting, propagation, 
hardy perennials, annuals, vines, herbaceous borders, summer 
bedding, shrubbery, roses, making and care of lawns, drainage, 
etc. A fee of $1.00 will be charged to cover cost of materials 
used. Thursdays at 4, April 3 to May 8. Mr. Free. 
C4. Garden and Greenhouse Work in Fall.—A course of six 
lessons covering the making of cuttings, taking up and storing 
of plants, bulb planting, winter protection of plants, fall pruning, 
etc. Thursday afternoons 4-5, September 25 to October 30. A 
fee of $1.00 will be charged to cover cost of materials used. 
Mr. Free. 




