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Inquiries should be directed to the Curator of Public Instruc- 
tion, preferably by letter. 
Determination of Specimens.—If the identification of plants 
is desired, the material submitted should include flowers, and fruit 
when obtainable. Identification of a single leaf is often impos- 
sible. [for identification of plant diseases, representative portions 
of the part diseased should be sent. 
DOCENTRY 
To assist members and others in studying the collections, 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 1-111 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. 
Several members of the personnel are available for lectures to 
garden clubs and other organizations on topics of general horti- 
cultural or botanical interest. A list of lecturers, with lecture 
topics and the fee charged, may be had by addressing the Curator 
of Public Instruction. Arrangements are to be made directly with 
the lecturer concerned. 
MEETINGS OF OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS 
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is glad to welcome outside or- 
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en, provided the 
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ganizations wishing to hold meetings at the Garc 
general purpose of the organization is closely allied to that of the 
Botanic Garden (e.g., Botanical Groups, Garden Clubs, Nature 
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