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and plant life, may be consulted freely at any time. See also 
pages 274-278. 
A. Courses for the General Public 
The following courses are open to any one who has a general 
interest in plants. Teachers are welcome. Unless otherwise 
specified they are free to members of the Botanic Garden; * for 
others a small fee is required, as indicated. 
1. Fall Courses 
A4. Gardening in the Fall—Five lessons, with practical 
work in the greenhouse, on the methods of making cuttings, the 
various kinds of bulbs for fall planting, their treatment and care, 
the proper management of house plants, and a discussion of the 
kinds suitable for cultivation. On account of restricted space in 
the greenhouse, this class must be limited to 40. Registration ac- 
cording to the order of application. Fee, $5. Mondays, 4 partie. 
October 5 to November 9. (Omitting October 12.) Mr. Free. 
AS. Trees and Shrubs in their Winter Condition —Fight 
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 fea- 
tures in the winter condition. Fee, $4. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m., 
October 3 to December 5. (Omitting October 10 and November 
oe) Dr. Graves. 
A13. Flowering Plants of Greater New York: Fall Course. 
—Three sessions. Field identification of the flowering plants of 
Greater New York, with special reference to fall-flowering species 
and methods of seed dispersal. /’ee, $1.50. Saturdays, 2:30 
p.m., September 26 to October 17. (Omitting October 10.) 
Dr. Svenson and Miss Rusk. 
A19,. Ornamental Shrubs: Fall Course.—Eight outdoor 
trips in the Botanic Garden and in Prospect Park for the purpose 
of becoming acquainted with the common species and varieties of 
cultivated shrubs. This is a continuation of the spring course 
* For information concerning membership in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden 
consult the third peek of the cover of this Prospecrus. 
