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11 and was attended by 450. The tour of the grounds included 
the Culinary Herb Garden, Cherry Walk, the Model Victory 
Gardens and the large planting of Poet’s narcissus. 
The exhibit in the building stressed the scientific basis of 
hybrid corn production, as well as the improvement in varieties 
of vegetables. Dr. George H. Shull, Professor Emeritus of 
Princeton University, who laid the scientific foundation for 
hybrid corn production in 1905-1909, honored us by his presence 
and courteously answered questions asked by those interested. 
It may be noted that it was approximately twenty years later 
before the practical application of the scientific data was made on 
a large scale. This is a fine illustration of the time lapse which 
may occur with important scientific discoveries and their final 
utilization in every-day life. 
Three Flower Days were observed. On Tuesday, June 22, the 
Sixteenth Annual Rose Garden Day was attended by about 100 
members and guests. Mr. F. F. Rockwell, Garden Editor of the 
New York Times, spoke on Roses. The tour of ee 2 of the 
Rose Garden was conducted by Mr. Free and Mr. ° 
On Tuesday, October 5, Fall Rose Garden Day was rales Mr. 
S. R. Tilley speaking on Putting the Roses to Bed. About 50 
persons were present at the lecture and inspection of the Garden. 
On Friday, November 5, Chrysanthemum Day was observed. 
For the benefit of those who attended there was a preview of a 
special display of greenhouse-grown chrysanthemumis, which was 
opened to the public on the following day. Members of 12 
Brooklyn garden clubs received special invitations to participate 
and to meet the Botanic Garden staff. About 150 persons were 
present and listened to a talk on the Siiey of the Chrysanthemum 
by Mr. Montague Free. Miss Hilda Loines, Chairman of the 
Governing Board, presided. 
The social part of the Spring Inspection and Flower Days was 
in charge of the entertainment committee of the Woman’s Aux- 
iliary of the Garden, Mrs. Edwin H. Thatcher, Chairman, and 
we are pleased to have the opportunity of acknowledging our 
indebtedness to this organization. 
War Bond Rally.—A rally to enlist volunteers to aid in the 
Third War Loan Drive was held in the auditorium of the Labora- 
