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to the trade every year it will be necessary to obtain these from 
the introducer. Further experiments on culture, etc., are very 
essential. 
Perscnnel: 
GeorcE M. REeEpD, Curator of Plant Pathology (192I1- Ne 
See Personnel under “ Pathology,” p. 167. 
MontacuE Free, Horticulturist (1024- ). Gardener, Uni- 
versity Botanic Garden, Cambridge, England, and student of 
botany, Cambridge Technical School (1899-1906) ; Propagator, 
Warley Place Gardens, Essex, England (1906-1908) ; Student 
gardener and Sub-foreman (Alpine department), Royal Botanic 
Gardens, Kew (1908-1912). Certificates from Kew and from 
Roya! Horticultural Society (Public Parks examination). Assist- 
ant gardener, N. Y. State College of Agriculture, Cornell Uni- 
versity (1912-1913) ; Instructor in Horticulture and Superintend- 
ent of Greenhouses, School of Horticulture for Women, Ambler, 
Pa. (1913); Engaged in landscape gardening and commercial 
work (1913-1914); Head Gardener, Brooklyn Botanic Garden 
(1914-1920) ; Horticulturist and Head Gardener (1920-1924). 
MaryorigE R. Swasey, Research Assistant (1926- ye ee 
Personnel under “ Pathology,” p. 167. 
CLAS SIPICADIONE@ Dame aaNel 
Project 1. The Classification and Evolution of the 
Frankeniaceae 
Scope: 
The study of floral structures, giving special attention to placen- 
tation. 
Status and Plans: 
The Frankeniaceae, classified by the older botanists (including 
Bentham and Hooker) near the Caryophyllaceae, but by Eng- 
ler near the Tamaricaceae, show striking resemblances to 
both these groups. The definite recognition of such a double 
relationship would give the Frankeniaceae an important posi- 
