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gardens and other institutions. We distributed 683 packets of 
seed to members of the Botanic Garc 
a 
en, 
Surplus plants of annuals, chrysanthemum, iris, and miscel- 
laneous herbaceous perennials totaling 9857, were distributed to 
246 members in April. 
COOPERATION WITH OrTuer INSTITUTIONS 
We supplied pollen of Ulmus procera to Dr. Smith of the 
Dutch Elm Disease Laboratory. 
Three hundred plants of surplus annuals were given to the 
Greenpoint Hospital, Brooklyn, for planting on their grounds; 
and twenty-four greenhouse plants were supplied to the Creed- 
more Hospital, Long Island. 
Twenty-seven large greenhouse plants were sent to Ellis Island 
at the request of Mr. Rudolph Reimer, Commissioner of Immi- 
gration to be used to brighten up the large hall where immigrants 
are detained. 
CouRSES OF INSTRUCTION 
I conducted the following ‘“ Courses for Members and. the 
General Public” at the Botanic Garden: 
Practical Gardening. An evening course. Five talks with 
cle monstrations 
Plants in the Home: How to grow them. An afternoon course, 
Five talks with demonstrations 
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES 
I acted as a judge for the Garden Club of America at the 
International Flower Show, New York City, on March 16. 
Three speakers were introduced on programs sponsored by 
3rooklyn Botanic Garden as follows: 
May 29. Mrs. Ernest F. Eidlitz. WOR. 
November 10. Miss Mary Averill. WOR. 
November 24. Miss Ellen Eddy Shaw. WOR. 
Respectfully submitted, 
MONTAGUE FREE, 
Fforticulturist and Head Gardener. 
