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IX. By maintaining a reference library on plant life and related 
subjects, open free to the public daily (except Sundays 
and holidays). 
X. By the following periodicals and publications issued by the 
sotanic Garden: 
1, American Journal of Botany (Monthly, ea August 
and September ). 
2. Ecology (Quarterly). 
3. Genetics (Bimonthly). 
4. Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record, including Guides 
(Bimonthly ). 
5. Leaflets (Weekly or biweekly in Spring and Fall), 
6. Contributions (Irregular). 
7. Memoirs (Irregular). 
8. Miscellaneous : 
Syllabi of lectures. 
Guide sheets for classes. 
Announcement cards and circulars. 
Bibhographies. 
Miscellaneous books and booklets (e.g. “ The 
Plant World,” “ Flower Games ’’), ete. 
XI. By popular and technical articles in journals and the public 
press, including regular “ News Releases” concerning 
Sotanic Garden activities and events. 
XIT. By the maintenance of a Bureau of Public Information on 
all phases of plant life. 
XIII. By providing docents to accompany members and others 
who wish to view the collections under guidance. 
XIV. By cooperating with City Departments and other agencies 
in the dissemination of botanical knowledge. 
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is also taking an active part in 
the Nation-wide movement for Scenic Preservation and legislation 
for the conservation of our native American plants. 
A brief summary and report of the public educational work of 
the Garden from 1910 to 1928, with some attempt to set forth the 
fundamental principles upon which it is based, was published in 
the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Recorp for July, 1929. On re- 
quest, copies will be sent gratis to those engaged in educational 
work. 
