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they are difficult to grow in the city—cauliflower, eggplant; or 
because they are of lesser importance—mustard greens, okra, ete. 
DOCENTRY 
To assist members and others in visiting the plantations 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 and accompanying 
friends; to others there is a charge of 50 cents per person. For 
information concerning membership in the Botanic Garden see 
pages of this PRospEcTUS. 

EXTRA-MURAL LECTURES 
With the exception of talks to schools, the Botanic Garden does 
not officially schedule members of its personnel for lectures or 
talks outside the Botanic Garden, except for lectures on the Garden 
itself or some aspect of its work. In such cases no fee is charged 
beyond traveling expenses. 
MEETINGS OF OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS 
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is glad to welcome outside or- 
ganizations wishing to hold meetings at the Garden, provided the 
general purpose of the organization is closely allied to that of the 
sotanic Garden (e.g., Botanical Groups, Garden Clubs, Nature 
Study Clubs, Conservation Organizations, etc.), or that the specific 
purpose of the meeting is of mutual interest and advantage to 
the organization and the Botanic Garden. Meetings must always 
be arranged for in advance. A folder giving full details, and an 
appheation blank may be had by addressing The Custodian. 
PLANTATIONS 
The horticultural diversity of the plantations has given them 
the appropriate name of “Gardens within a Garden.” In addition 
to some eight or ten special collections (e.g., Crocus, Daffodils, 
