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cording to the resolution, only when presented as part of scientific 
exhibits. The resolution reads as follows: 
“Since the State of New York has seen fit to place under the 
protection of State Law those wild flowers which are facing utter 
extermination, [ move that this Board of Directors shall uphold 
the State in its efforts to conserve these plants; also that it shall 
said plants be not included in the lower Shows of the 
— 
ask that al 
member clubs in this organization.” 
verimental culture of native species has been continued, and 
Ex] 
provisions for the better growth of hardy ferns were provided by 
a lath shelter in the experimental grounds. Here a number of 
interesting species are being tested under our weather conditions. 
These include two or three northern species, and also types from 
southern states which are being tested for hardiness. A con- 
siderable culture of a Florida species, Dryopteris Iudoviciana, has 
heen raised from spores. Some plants were distributed for out- 
The experimental culture of a number of Florida 
side testing. 
The conservation of native 
fern species has also been instituted. 
plants of Mlorida is a serious present problem through the exten- 
From 
sion of agricultural and industrial activity in that State. 
Mrs. W. D. Diddell, Jacksonville, Florida, the Botanic Garden has 
of lime-sink species. It is hoped 
recently received a collection 
grown and multiplied under green- 
that these may be successfully 
house conditions. 
Respectfully submitted, 
RAtpH C. BENEDICT, 
Resident Investigator (ferns). 
REPORT OF THE RESIDENT INVESTIGATOR 
(ECONOMIC PLANTS) FOR 1939 
To THe Direcror: 
I herewith submit a report of the activities of the Resident In- 
vestigator for Economic Plants during 1939, With the consent 
of the Garden, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden—Long Island Uni- 
versity Course (B-15, 16) in -conomic Plants, was omitted during 
