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Field, each book to bear a special bookplate. A full report of this 
valued and highly appreciated gift may be found in the Report of 
the Librarian. The books, on special shelves in one of the locked 
cases in the library, constitute a lasting memorial to one who was 
formerly important in the cultural life of Brooklyn; at the same 
time they meet a real need and serve a very useful purpose. 
The hope is again expressed that in the not too distant future 
the library may come into a substantial endowment fund, and also 
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a fund so urgently needed for the accumulated binding. 
THe HERBARIA 
Accessions to the Phanerogamic Herbarium total 4,524 speci- 
mens. We have sent 540 specimens in exchange to other insti- 
xy gift to individual collectors. By 
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tutions, and 555 duplicates 
exchange and purchase 314 specimens have been added to the 
Mycological Herbarium. It is hoped that the maintenance of the 
herbaria may be ultimately provided for by endowment, on a scale 
commensurate with their importance. During the year $150.00 
was added to this new endowment fund, bringing the total to 
$2,345.04. 
PUBLICATIONS 
A report on publications issued by the Garden, either indepen- 
dently or cooperatively, may be found on page 138. 
Genetics, Incorporated 
In December, 1921, we entered into an “ Agreement” with the 
Editorial Board of Genetics for cooperation in the publication of 
that bimonthly journal. By the “ Agreement” the editing was in 
charge of the Editorial Board and the business management was 
in charge of the Garden. 
By good fortune, the journal gradually acquired a small margin 
for investment, and this necessitated the formation of a Corpora- 
tion for investing and administering these and any subsequent 
funds. Through the generous assistance of the law firm (Mudge, 
Stern, Williams and Tucker) of Mr. Alfred E. Mudge, of the 
Botanic Garden Governing Committee, a Corporation was formed 
as of May 10, 1939, under the laws of the State of New York, 
