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3. Plant geography (phytogeography) and ecology. 
Mr. Taylor. 
4. Classification and identification of flowering plants (sys- 
tematic botany). Dr. Gundersen. 
5. The growing of cultivated plants and their arrangement; 
also their adaptation to soils, climate, and other factors (horticul- 
ture and gardening). Ln. Taree. 
2. Investigation * 
For the following research courses, open to those properly quali- 
fied for independent investigation, there is a charge covering all 
expenses, including laboratory fee, of $30 for each full course of 
100 credit hours, and $20 for each half course of 50 credit hours. 
E6. Research in Mycology and Plant Pathology.—Inde- 
pendent investigation of problems relating to fungi and fungous 
diseases of plants. . Dr. Reed. 
E7. Research in Plant Genetics.—Independent investigation 
of problems of variation and heredity, including that phase of 
cytology having a direct bearing on the subject matter of genetics. 
Dr. White. 
E8. Research in Forest Pathology.—Independent a ee 
tion of the diseases of woody plants. Dr. Graves. 
Eg. Research in Systematic ecvais of the ee Plants. 
Dr. Gundersen. 
IV. OTHER EDUCATIONAL FEATURES 
Plantations 
The plantations comprise several sections, as follows: 
1. General Systematic Section (trees, shrubs, and herbaceous 
plants not native within 100 miles of Brooklyn). 
* Courses of graduate rank offered by the Botanic Garden, when approved 
by the Faculty of the Graduate School of New York University, are listed 
as courses in the Graduate School, and are given the same credit as other 
graduate courses. Properly qualified students who take these courses may 
present them in satisfaction of the requirements for advanced degrees given 
by the University. Graduate credit has also been allowed elsewhere for 
such advanced work done at the Garden. 
