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some of the most conspicuous and interesting floral displays of 
the Garden; to assist them toward solving some of their own 
gardening problems; and to enable them to meet for discussion, 
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a series of special days, called Flower Days, was inaugurated in 
1927, The dates selected are those in which the particular flowers 
furnishing the theme for discussion are in their prime. Up to and 
including 1932 the following “ Days” have been observed: 
Crocus Day Rose Garden Day (June) 
Daffodil Day Water Garden Day 
Tulip Day all Rose Garden Day 
Rock Garden Day Canna Day 
Japanese Garden Day Chrysanthemum Day 
Iris Day 
On each of these occasions a specialist gives an illustrated talk 
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on the flower of the Day, followed by a tour of inspection of the 
Howers in bloom on the grounds of the Garden. The speakers are 
either members of the Garden staff who have made a special study 
of the flowers in question, or invited experts in their breeding or 
growing. During the outdoor inspection, members may discuss 
with the leader questions of desirable varieties, culture, disease, etc. 
Qn the return to the Laboratory Building, tea is served. The ex- 
ercises commence at 3:30 pan. These Flower Days have increased 
in popularity each year. The total attendance on the six Days 
last year was nearly 900. 
Conservatories 
The Garden conservatories contain a collection of tender and 
tropical plants. Of special interest for teachers of nature study 
and geography are the following useful plants from the tropies 
and subtropics: banana, orange, lemon, lime, kumquat, tamarind, 
West Indian cedar (the source of the wood used for cigar boxes), 
cucalyptus, Manila hemp, sisal, pandanus (source of the fiber used 
for making certain kinds of fiber hats), fig, grapevines from 
north and south Africa, date palm, coconut palm, chocolate tree, 
coffee, tea, ginger, bamboo, mahogany, balsa, cocaine plant, black 
pepper, annatto (used in coloring butter and cheese), cardamom, 
