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was over 10,000, as against about 8,000 a 3'ear ago. For the 

 last five 3'ears the figures for loans to members of staff have been 

 706, 956, 1,194, I-3I5' 2,208. Since this is a reference library, 

 books are not loaned outside of the building and only to members 

 of staff — except inter-library loans. 



Another feature, not emphasized in the librarian's report, is 

 the disproportion between the amount of work to be done and 

 the assistance available. There is great need for the full-time 

 services of a trained cataloger. 



Special attention is called to the fact that very few books have 

 been bound for the past two 3'ears. There are now 1,000 or 

 more books needing to be bound. Unbound publications are 

 not only less usable, but are more liable to deterioration or loss 

 of parts when in use. 



A permanent fund sufficient to yield an annual income of 

 not less than $2,000 is a most urgent need, and would contribute 

 in a very substantial manner to the advancement of botanical 

 science and education. Ultimately a larger permanent income 

 will be needed. 



Tenth Annual Spring Inspection 



The Tenth Annual Spring Inspection of the Botanic Garden 

 b\' trustees, Woman's Auxiliary, members, and invited guests 

 was held on Tuesday afternoon. May 13, from 3:30 until 6:00 

 o'clock. About 650 guests were present. The success of this 

 function is due in large measure to the work of the Woman's 

 Auxiliary. 



Membership 



Canvass. — Previous to 1924 our canvass for new members had 

 been conducted b}- mail. This year it was decided to adopt 

 the telephone method, used so successfully by other institutions, 

 and a membership secretary was appointed on h^bruary 18. 

 By this method 219 new members have been secured and, in 

 addition to this, several thousand persons have received a 

 telephone call giving them information about the Garden. A 

 classified list of members will be found on pages 102-114. 



Distribution of Asters. — On March 27-28 cards were sent to 

 the membership of the Botanic Garden offering duplicate roots 

 of over 20 varieties of Michaelmas Daisies (horticultural varieties 



