34 

 PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP 



1. Free admission to the buildings and grounds at all times. 



2. Cards of admission for self and friends to all exhibitions and 



openings preceding the admission of the general public, and 

 to receptions. 



3. Services of docent (by appointment), for self and party (of 



not less than six), when visiting the Garden. 



4. Admission of member and one guest to field trips and other 



scientific meetings under Garden auspices, at the Garden or 

 elsewhere. 



5. Free tuition in most courses of instruction ; in other courses a 



liberal discount from the fee charged to non-members. 



6. Invitations for self and friends to spring and fall " Flower 



Days," and to the Annual Spring Inspection. 



7. Copies of Garden publications, as follows: 



a. Record (including the Annual Report). 



b. Guides (to the Plantations and Collections). 



c. Leaflets (of popular information). 



d. Contributions (on request. Technical papers). 



8. Announcement Cards (Post Card Bulletins) concerning plants 



in flower and other items of interest. 



9. Privileges of the Library and of the Herbarium. 



10. Expert advice on the choice and care of ornamental trees, 



shrubs, and herbaceous plants, indoors and out ; on plant- 

 ing the home grounds ; the care of lawns ; and the treatment 

 of plants affected by insect and fungous pests. 



11. Determination of botanical specimens. 



12. Participation in the periodical distribution of surplus plant 



material and seeds, in accordance with special announce- 

 ments sent to members from time to time. 



13. Membership privileges in other botanic gardens and museums 



outside of Greater New York, when visiting other cities, 

 and on presentation of membership card in Brooklyn Bo- 

 tanic Garden. 



