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Cg. Trees and Shrubs of Greater New York.—Ten outdoor 
lessons at the Garden and elsewhere in Greater New York, the 
principal object being to gain a ready acquaintance with the com- 
mon trees and shrubs of the eastern United States, which are well 
represented in this region. The species are considered in sys- 
tematic order, and the features pointed out by which they may be 
most easily recognized ; also their habits, rate of growth, economic 
value and use, methods of planting and propagation; importance in 
forestry, horticulture, and landscape art. Limited to 50 members 
enrolled in the order of application. Fee, $5.00. Saturdays, 2: 30 
p.m., April 7 to June 9. Dr. Graves. 
Cix. Spring Flowers and Ferns of the New York Region.— 
This is a field course of eight exercises given in the parks and 
woodlands of Greater New York. The common native and 
naturalized wild flowers are visited as they come into flower, and 
their characteristics and distinguishing features studied. Class 
limsted to 30, taken $n the order of application. Fee, $4.00. Sat- 
urday afternoons; April 28 to June I6. Dr. Gundersen. 
Ciz. The History of Botany.—(Not offered in 1928.) 
D. Course for Student Nurses 
Dr. General Botany with Special Reference to Medicinal 
Plants.—A course of conferences, demonstrations, and field 
trips for student nurses. The general principles governing the 
life of plants, as well as the use and care of flowers in the sick 
room will be considered. Special attention will be paid to the 
identification of officinal plants in the field. Hours to be ar- 
ranged. No fee. Dr. Graves. 
E. Consultation and Independent Investigation 
1. Consultation 
Consultation and advice, and the facilities of the laboratories, 
library, and herbarium are freely at the service of members of the 
Botanic Garden and others with special problems relating to plants 
or plant products, especially in the following subjects: 
1. Plant diseases (phytopathology) and classification of 
fungi (mycology). Dr. Reed. 
