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Exhibit of the Week 
Poinsettia 
Euphorbia pulcherrima 
The bright red ‘‘flowers’’ that make poinsettias so popular for 
Christmas decorations are not really The flowers are in 
the small green and yellow structures 
petals, but the showy red leaves make up for this lack. 
flowers at al 
at the center. They have no 
The poinsettia grows wild in Mexico and Central America. It 
is also called Lobster Flower, or Mexican Flame-leaf. 
Exhibit of the Week 
Poet's Narcissus 
the difference between a Daffodil, a Narcissus, and 
Do you know 
a Jonquil? 
The DarropiL has a deep crown, or long 
ribbon-like leaves. 
The Narcissus has a shallow crown, and flat, 
The JonourL has a shallow crown, and round, rush-like leave 
“trumpet,”’ and flat, 
ribbon-like leaves. 
Botanically, they all are kinds of Narcissus. 
Exhibit of the Week 
This Austrian Pine tree is in full bloom. 
Here is a cluster of male flowers. (Specimen fastened here.) 
Tap a branch lightly, and see the cloud of yellow pollen that is shed 
(Specimen fastened here. 
These are two female flowers. 
which are the ‘‘fruit’’ of the pine 
They develop into woody cones, 
tree. Each pine cone contains many little winged seeds. 
Below this is the following statement: 
“The Brooklyn Botanic Garden contains many interesting 
plants which might be overlooked in the midst of the more 
striking floral displays. In order to bring these to the attention 
of visitors, one such exhibit will be featured each week. Items 
of general interest will alternate with those of special value to 
amateur gardeners. 
This latest educational feature of the Garden was under 
supervision of Miss Hilda Vilkomerson, who is also responsible 
for the original conception of the plan. From the beginning it 
was a complete success, if we are to judge by the number of 
people—on Sundays or holidays sometimes ten deep—reading or 
copying the item or copying the pictures which were often pre 
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