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Directors: 
1. Dr. Ecorehard (Professor 1836. Director 1840-1882. He 
died December 17, 1882). 
In April, 1853, the Garden was renovated and again opened 
to the public. From 1882-1893, there was no director. 
The Head Gardener, M. Rochay was in charge. 
2. Paul Marmy (April 28, 1893-1897) 
3. Théophile Pierre Pellerin (December 20, 1897-1899) 
4. Dr. Citerne (November 10, 1899-1 
In 1909 a bill did away with the scientific directorship, and M. 
Courbon, an architect was the head with title of “ Director 
of Architecture and Plantations.” 
a. P. L. Durivault, “ Jardinier en Chef de la Ville,” but acts 
as technical Director (1921- 
Ct 
Serves as a public park, Open free, daily in summer, 6 a.m.— 
8:30 p.m.; in winter, 7 a.m.to sunset. The greenhouses are open 
to the public twice a week and at the time of flower shows. Source 
of income; Municipal Budget. Librar y: More than 500 volumes, 
plus the library of the Director (1000 volumes), Herbarium: 
Local Flora: 1800 species (total 2368 specimens). Arboretum: 
361 species; fruticetum, 300 shrubs. They are classified system- 
atically (De Candolle system). Publication: Seed List. Mu- 
seum: Small collection of wax fruits, herbal of Dr. Ecorehard, and 
herbal of a local nurseryman (in very good shape). Open free. 
ORLEANS 
JARDIN BoraNnigue 
A small garden, on sandy soil. (Annales d’'Horticulture. Vol. 
Voip ol) 
PARIS (1) 
Mustum NATIONAL p’'HrstorrE NATURELLE 
61 Rue de Buffon, Paris, France 
Established: 1635 (See Note 1). Area: About 58 acres. 
Note 1: The official Popular Guide Book (Livret-Guide Popu- 
laire) of the Muséum National (including the Jardin des Plantes ) 
states that Louis XTIT, by letters patent, dated January 1626 and 
