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Garden, Children’s’ Garden, Rose Arc, New Iris Garden on the 
Esplanade, and the “V” and... __” garden, in red, white, and 
blue petunias at the south end of the Esplanade. 
The indoor features included an exhibit illustrating the service 
rendered by the Garden to the public elementary and high schools 
of the city from 1910 to 1942, assembled at the special request of 
the New York City Board of Education, in connection with the 
celebration of its centennial. Among other exhibits it was shown 
that since the Garden was established in 1910 its lectures and 
classes have been attended by more than 2,500,000 pupils and 
teachers. This exhibit was first opened to school officials and 
teachers on April 13, and illustrated in a striking manner the ex- 
tent and variety of this service, which is one of the many ways in 
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which the Botanic Garden has been able to serve various City 
Departments and the general public during the preceding 31 years. 
There was also an exhibit of 30 photographic enlargements, by 
Mr. Tet Borsig, of trees and other Long Island Vegetation. Also 
a Library exhibit of recently acquired pre-Linnaean and other rare 
or important publications. 
The curator of public instruction records (p. 88) five “Flower 
Days,” three in the spring and two in the fall. The total attend- 

ance was approximately 440 
MEMBERSHIP 
Of what advantage to me is membership in the Botanic Garden ? 
This is, perhaps, the question most commonly asked when the 
matter of membership in the Garden is presented. Naturally and 
properly. But there is another aspect to membership in our bo- 
tanic gardens and museums. It is the purpose of these institu- 
tions to serve the public, and they have a right therefore to look for 
mut from individuals who 
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support, not alone from public funds, 
may benefit directly or who are interested in the cultural life of 
their community. It is from both points of view that the Botanic 
Garden appeals for support in the way of membership. 
It was never more important than now to maintain this beautiful 
garden for rest, recreation, and release from the strain of war, as 
well as for its scientific and educational features and general public 
