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rector of the Department, July, 1913, and the scientific work cen- 
tered on the study and cultivation of sugar cane, and the scientific 
application of manures to increase its productivity. (Bull. Mise. 
Information. Kew. Nos. 6 and 7, 1919. Pp. 279-286.) 
Mexico 
CHAPULTEPEC 
JARDIN BorANnico bE ACLIMATACION 
Chapultepec, Mexico, D. F. 
Established: 1923. Area: 7 hectares. 
Director: Prof. A. L. Herrera (1923- ys 
Serves as a public park. Open free, daily, 7 to 17 (7 am. to 5 
p.m.). Source of income: Supported by the Federal Government 
and the Sociedad de Estudios Bioldgicés. Library: More than 
2000 books and pamphlets. Herbarium: Approximately 60,000 
specimens. Plantations: arranged systematically. Arboretum and 
Fruticetum. Publications: Boletin de la Direccion de Estudios 
Biologicos. Supplies living plants for study to local schools. 
MET COR Is FF 
JARDIN BotrANico 
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA (OR BAPTISTA) 
(Formerly Villa Hermosa) 
JArvin Botanico “ PLutarco Exias CALLEs’” 
San Juan Bautista, Tabasco 
Established: September 1925. Area: “1 Ha. 52 A. 62' 9C.” 
Director: Joaquin Camelo G. (January 18, 1926- Me 
Serves as a public park. Open free daily. /ncome: Govern- 
ment appropriations. Library: The Director’s library, containing 
about 1500 books. Herbarium: The Instituto “ Juarez,” contain- 
