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central part of the Garden. Here the plants are grouped according 
to their botanical relationships, in orders, families, and genera, fol- 
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lowing approximately the Iengler svstem of plant. classification. 
‘rom the simpler and more primitive types of plants at the north 
end, to the more highly developed groups at the south, the Sys- 
tematic Section comprises representative members of the families 
of plants which are hardy or semi-hardy in this climate. In ac- 
cordance with this arrangement, the ferns and the conifers and 
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ler gymnosperms are at the northern end. Then follow the 
trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants of the various families of 
dicotyledons. Along the east side of the Brook are the polypetalae. 
Along the west side of the Brook are the monocotyledons (north 
of the Rock Garden), and the sympetalae (south of the Rock 
Garden). The catkin-bearing trees and shrubs follow the line 
of the Brook. Wherever possible, the plants chosen to represent 
their groups are those which are of interest from both botanical 
and horticultural points of view. 
Local Flora Section 
This is an area of about two acres devoted to plants native within 
approximately 100 miles of 
srooklyn (the ‘Vorrey Botanical Club 
range). The following ecological units are represented : bog, sand 
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barren, pond, meadow, and woodland. Nearly all the native plants 
of general interest are well established here. Arrangements may 
be made with the Curator of Public Instruction for its inspection 
under guidance. 
Japanese Garden 
The Japanese Garden, first opened to the public in 1915, was 
made possible by a gift to the Botanic Garden of $12,500 from 
Mr. Alfred T. White, “the father of the Botanic Garden.” 
The design, by the Japanese landscape architect, Mr. Takeo Shiota, 
carries out faithfully the Japanese idea of a Niwa, or landscape 
garden. Since January 1, 1919, this Garden has been in charge 
of Miss Mary Averill, honorary curator of Japanese garc 
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and floral art, and has been steadily improved, under her supervi- 
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sion, by Japanese gardeners. [for details and explanations of the 
