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Acknowledgments 
It is a pleasure to make public acknowledgment, with thanks, 
to the boys and girls of our 1918 Children’s Gardens, for the gift 
of $36.50, in memory of a deceased member of the Boys’ Club, 
for the support of a French war orphan. Also for four dozen 
drinking glasses from Mrs. Steves, 274 St. Johns Place, Brook- 
lyn, whose son has, for several years (since he was five years 
old), been in our children’s gardens and other classes for chil- 
dren. On his seventh birthday the son presented the Garden 
with five dollars to be used, as needed, for our children’s room. 
A list of gifts received during the year is given in Appendix 
2 (p. 81). Grateful acknowledgment is hereby made, with 
thanks, to the donors of these gifts. The contributions to the 
annual collections funds were especially welcome in 1918. 
The director and members of staff also wish to express here 
their personal appreciation to the donors of additions to the en- 
dowment fund and to the account of special contributions (in- 
cluding salary bonuses), made to the trustees for Botanic Gar- 
den purposes. These gifts not only make possible larger and 
better accomplishement, but are also a stimulus and encourage- 
ment to those in immediate charge of the Garden’s activities. 
Accompanying Papers 
The following papers and statements are appended as a part of 
this report: 
. Annual report of the curator of plants. 
2. Annual report of the curator of public instruction. 
3. Annual report of the librarian. 
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. Financial statements of municipal appropriations and _ pri- 
vate funds accounts. 
5. Appendices 1-5. 
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Respectfully submitted, 
TUART GAGER, 
Director of the Garden. 

