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A5. Trees and Shrubs of Greater New York: Fall Course.— 
ight outdoor lessons in the parks and woodlands of Greater New 
York on the characteristics of our common trees and shrubs, both 
native and cultivated, emphasizing their distinguishing features 
in the winter condition. Fee, $8. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m., October 
8 to December 3. (Omitting November 26.) The first lesson 
(October 8) will be given at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. 
Dr. Graves. 
A20. Advanced Course in Gardening.—Ten lessons. This 
course presupposes a knowledge of the elements of gardening 
equivalent to that contained in courses Al and A25. It consists 
of lectures illustrated with lantern slides and living material, and 
includes frequent tours in the Botanic Garden where the various 
types of gardens and other subjects of the lectures will be demon- 
strated. The subjects treated are as follows: 
Oct. 26. Water Gardens 
Nov. 2. Rock Gardens 
™ 9. Roses 
“16. Perennial Gardens 
“30. Trees and Shrubs 
Dec. 7. Iris—Dr. Reed 
“14. Insect Pests 
“21. Plant Diseases—Dr. Reed 
an. 4. Plant Breeding—Dr. Reed 
“11. Plant Propagation 
Fee for members of the Garden $5; for non-members $15. 
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. October 26 to January 11. 
(Omitting November 23 and December 28.) 
Mr. Free and Dr. Reed. 
Al. Plants in the Home: How to Grow Them.—I*ive talks 
with demonstrations. Practice in potting, mixing soils, making 
cuttings, ete. This course deals with the principles to be fol- 
lowed in raising plants. The members of the class have the privi- 
lege of keeping the plants they have raised. On account of re- 
stricted space in the greenhouse, this class must be limited to 40. 
Registration according to the order of application. Fee, $6 (in- 
cluding laboratory fee). Fridays, 11 a.m., October 28 to December 
2. (Omitting November 25.) Mr. Free. 
