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I. The Fall Course takes up nature study on the grounds; 
plant propagation in the greenhouses, using stem and leaf cuttings ; 
ulbs and corms; making of terrariums and dish gardens. En- 
rollment limited to 175 children. Fee, ten cents. Saturday morn- 
ings, 9-11:15, October 15 to December 17. 
II. Winter Course.—Children who have shown unusual 
ability are chosen from the fall group for early winter work. 
Group limited to 50. No fee. Saturday mornings, 9-11:15, Jan- 
uary 21 to February 18. 
III. Spring Course—Nature study and preparation for the 
outdoor garden, including studies of seed germination, seed sowing 
in the greenhouse, and the making of garden plans. All candidates 
for the outdoor garden must be in spring classes. Enrollment 
limited to 200. Fee, ten cents. Saturday mornings, 9-11:15, 
March 4 to April 15. 
IV. Outdoor Garden Course.—The outdoor garden is open 
throughout the summer season, and time is arranged to fit in with 
children’s vacation schedules. No child is assigned an outdoor 
garden who has not had the spring preparatory work. Group lim- 
ited to 200 children. Fee, twenty-five or thirty-five cents depend- 
ing on the size of the garden. The garden session begins April 29. 
D. Course for Student Nurses 
D1. General Botany with Special Reference to Medicinal 
Plants.—A course of 10 spring and 10 fall lectures, demonstra- 
tions, and field trips for student nurses. Arranged in cooperation 
with various hospitals. The general principles governing the life 
of plants, as well as the use and care of flowers and potted plants 
in the sick room, will be considered. Special attention will be paid 
to the outdoor identification of officinal plants. Hours to be ar- 
ranged. No fee. Dr. Graves. 
E. Investigation 
1. Graduate Work for University Credit 
By the terms of a cooperative agreement between New York 
University and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, properly qualified 
