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first year (A) is spent on seed plants. The second year (B) 
the lower groups are dealt with—bacteria, algae, fungi, lichens, 
mosses, ferns, their life histories and relationships. Optional 
laboratory work each week with the compound microscope. 
For the year 1931-32 the latter half of the course (B) will be 
taken up. The first half is, however, not a prerequisite for 
the second. Students may elect either or both parts of the 
course, which are given in alternate years. Fee, $5 each year. 
Laboratory fee, $5. Thursdays, 4 p.m., beginning October 7. 
Miss Rusk. 
B2. Nature Study.—Thirty sessions. This course is based 
on the New York City outline of nature study for grades three to 
six inclusive. Mounts, charts, and diagrams are made. The stu- 
dent becomes familiar with actual material. The course is en- 
tirely practical, work being done in both field and laboratory 
Fee, $10. Tuesdays, 4 p.m., beginning October 6 
Miss Shaw and Miss Miner. 
B3. Principles of Agriculture and Horticulture.—Thirty 
sessions. This course is especially helpful to teachers. The prin- 
ciples of horticulture are considered and applied in a practical way 
through greenhouse, laboratory, and lecture work. The green- 
house work includes the following subjects: plant propagation by 
means of bulbs, rhizomes, roots, seeds, etc.; the care of the green- 
house; house plants; window-box materials; fertilizers. Insect 
and fungous pests, grafting, and pruning are also included from 
both a practical and a theoretical point of view. Class linuted to 
60 members. Fee, $15. Wednesdays, 4 p.m., beginning Sep- 
tember 30. iss Shaw, Miss Dorward and Mr. Free. 
B4. Pedagogy of Botany and Educational Principles of Chil- 
dren’s Gardening and Nature Study.—( Not given in 1931-32.) 
B5. Children’s Garden Practice——Fifteen sessions. ‘This 
course is entirely practical and includes all the outdoor work of the 
student in his own garden, applying the principles of agriculture 
and gardening, and work with children in the garden. Open only 
to those who have taken the spring course in 1930. (Not offered 
in 1931-32.) Miss Shaw and Miss Dorward. 
Bo. Field Botany.—Thirty sessions. This is mainly an out- 
door course, given in the Botanic Garden and Prospect Park, hav- 
