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structure and functions of the organs of seed plants, with micro- 
scopical study in the laboratories. The relations between the 
plant and animal kingdoms were particularly emphasized. At 
each exercise, a trip was taken through the plantations or con- 
servatories, not only for the study of the plants used in medicine, 
but also to acquaint the students with the common flowers. 
New Courses in 1931 
In the new course entitled ‘ Glimpses of the History of Botany,” 
four lectures were given, as follows: 
1. January 30. Pre-Linnean Botanists. Dr. Alfred Gundersen. 
2. February 6. Sove ee Plant Anatomists and Physiologists. Dr. 
Arthur H. Grav 
3. February 13. Ee ee enol Exploration in North America. Dr. H. K. 
Svens 
4, etn 26. Modern Trends in Systematic Botany. Dr. H. K. Svenson. 
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The course in “ Ornamental Shrubs,” conducted by Dr. Gunder- 
sen, was a new feature this year, and proved popular. A course 
of this sort has long been needec 
Through the cooperation of the Membership Committee of the 
Woman’s Auxiliary of the Garden, a class in Advanced Gardening 
was organized, meeting Thursday mornings at 11, beginning Oc- 
tober 22, The course presupposes a knowledge of the elements 
any 
of gardening, such as is presented in the short popular spring and 
fall courses conducted by Mr. Free. The number registered in 
this course is evidence that it was needed. 
Cooperative Agreement With Long Island University 
Through an agreement made in January, 1931, with Long Island 
Hoses undergraduate credit for completion of the teachers’ 
“B” courses given at the Garden will be allowed toward the 
Fulfillment of the requirements for a university degree, provided 
the admission requirements at Long Island University and the 
laboratory requirements at the Garden have been fulfilled. 
Lectures for High School Students 
To supplement biology studies in the High Schools and Junior 
High Schools of Brooklyn and of nearby points in other boroughs. 
