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Garden and the nature of the various special gardens, as well as 
other features of general interest. No fee. Tuesdays, 4 p.m., 
October I and 15, 1940, and April 8, 22, May 20, and June 3, 
1941, Dr. Graves. 
A45. Herbaceous Plants: Fall Course. Five outdoor meet- 
ings, for the study of fall-flowering herbaceous plants. This is a 
continuation of Course A39, giving special attention to plants of 
the Composite Family. One lesson will be given on vegetative 
propagation, with material for class members; some seeds will also 
be available. Fee to non-members, $2.50. Wednesdays, 4. to 
5:15 p.m., September 25 to October 23. 
Dr. Gundersen and Mr. Free. 
WINTER COURSE 
A22. Trips to the Tropics——Six guided tours through the 
Conservatories of the Botanic Garden, with informal, non-techni- 
cal talks on interesting plants. 
1 and 2. Foods from far-off lands. 
3. Desert gardens. 
4, Air plants and water plants. 
5 and 6, Plants of prey. 
No fee. Saturdays, 2 p.m., January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15. 
Class limited to twenty. Dr. Graves and Miss Rusk. 
SPRING COURSES 
*A9. Trees and Shrubs in Spring and Summer.—Ten out- 
door lessons in the parks and woodlands of Greater New York. 
Similar to A5, except that the different species are studied in their 
spring and summer conditions. Fee to non-members, $5. Satur- 
days, 2:30 p.m., April 12 to June 14. Dr. Graves. 
All. Wild Flowers and Ferns of the New York Region.— 
Seven sessions, in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and in the wood- 
lands near the City, for field identification of flowers and ferns 
of spring and early summer. Fee to non-members, $3.50. Satur- 
days, 2:30 pn. April 26 to June 14 (omitting May 31). First 
meeting at the Botanic Garden. Miss Rusk. 
