the plants merely as objects of beauty, or the trees for their shade. 
They are not interested to know the names or other facts about the 
trees and other plants. Vhe important fact to stress, however, is 
that some are, and that it is the main concern of a botanic garden 
to supply knowledge, to create a desire for it, and to make it 
readily available fo those who seck it. Vf only a small proportion 
learn something about plant life, have their curiosity satistied, and 
their interest quickened, the label—its initial expense and_ the 
trouble of installing and maintaining it—is fully justified. 
It is of the essence of public education to offer it to all. The 
majority may profit little from the opportunity. It is the small 
percentage of intellectuals who count; if is to that small number 
that we are indebted for all we know—for science, for civilization, 
Perhaps ninety percent of the human race have little or no intel- 
lectual interests. In all probability, the percentage of visitors who 
are interested in the educational aspects of the plantations of a 
botanic garden is as large as the percentage of the entire human 
race who have real intellectual interests along any line. 
Leaficts —The series of Brooklyn Botanic Garden Leaflets was 
established in 1913 for the purpose of giving popular information 
to members, teachers, and the general public concerning plant life 
and gardening and the collections and exhibits of 
the Botanic 
Garden. ‘They have been specially appreciated by teachers. Their 
popularity is reflected by the fact that their regular circulation has 
reached a total of 1696, while for some issues the figure is much 
higher. [t includes most of the states of the Union and 27 foreign 
countries. Ten issues a year is the regular number, but the eco- 
nomic condition of the Garden has made it necessary to issue a 
smaller number during the past three or four years, and in all 
1937, temporarily, we hope. 
probability the publication must be discontinued entirely during 
Periodical Articles on horticultural plants and gardening have 
appeared at frequent imtervals this vear (as previously) in the 
New York Sia, the New York Tunes, the Herald-Tribune, the 
Florists Exchange, the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, and 
various botanical, horticultural, and garden club journals. The 
total number of titles is 118. 
broadcasting. —In the spring of 1936 the Garden issued to its 
