107 
gardens and to other institutions and individuals during the 
Spring ofelO3Z: 
Surplus plants were distributed to 287 Botanic Garden members 
in May (Chrysanthemum, 2770; miscellaneous herbaceous plants, 
100), a total of 2870 plants. 
We also supplied plants to the following public institutions : 
Naval Hospital—Trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, 85 
Brooklyn State Hospital (Creedmoor Division )—Conserva- 
tory plants, 37 
Horticultural Society of New York—Conservatory Plants to 
furnish Wardian Case, 18 
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES 
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| conducted the following “ Courses for the General Public” at 
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the Botanic Garden ; 
Plants in the Home: two courses, Spring and Fall. Five talks 
with demonstration. 
Advanced Course in Gardening ; seven of ten periods. 
I acted as one of the judges for the federated Garden Clubs of 
New York State at the International Flower Show, Grand Central 
Palace, March 14th; Yard and Garden Contest, Amenia, N. Y., 
June 20th; Brooklyn Fall Flower Show at the Central Methodist 
Episcopal Church, November 16th. 
I conducted the “ Garden Guide ” column of the New York Sun. 
In this connection 1050 letters were sent out. This work was 
done, with the permission of the director, outside of regular 
Garden hours with stenographic assistance and other expenses 
paid for by the New York Sun. 
[ was appointed Horticultural Consultant for the Federated 
Garden Clubs of New York State, and served on the “ Board of 
Consultants ” of the publication ‘“ New York Gardens.” 
I am continuing to serve as the District Secretary of the Ameri- 
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can Rose Society. 
Respectfully submitted, 
MoNTAGUE I*REE, 
Horticulturist and Head Gardener. 
