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81. Riker mount of 12 leaves SRO different types. 
82. Riker mount showing leaf modifications 
Fruits of trees, flowering plants, weeds, lotus pods—83. Loose. 
84. Riker mount to show methods of seed dispersal. 
BUREAU OF PUBLIC INFORMATION 
Consultation and advice, and the facilities of the library and 
herbarium are freely at the service of members of the Botanic 
Garden and (to a limited extent) of others with special problems 
relating to plants or plant products, especially in the following 
subjects : 
1. Plant diseases and determination (naming) of fungi. 
2. Plant geography and ecology. 
3. Determination of flowering plants. 
4. The growing of cultivated plants and their arrangement; also 
their adaptation to soils, climate, and other factors. 
5. The care of trees, shrubs, and lawns, and general gardening 
problems. 
Inquiries should be directed to the Curator of Public Instruc- 
tion, preferably by letter. 
Determination of Specimens.—lf the identification of plants 
is desired, the material submitted should include flowers, and fruit 
when obtainable. Identification of a single leaf is often impossible. 
I*or identification of plant diseases, representative portions of the 
part diseased should be sent. 
DOCENTRY 
To assist members and others in studying the collections, the 
services of a docent may be obtained. Arrangements should be 
made by application to the Curator of Public Instruction one week 
in advance. No parties of less than six adults will be conducted. 
This service is free of charge to members; to others there is a 
charge of 50 cents per person. 
For information concerning mem- 
bership in the 
Sotanic Garden see pages i-i1 of this PROSPECTUS. 
