
THE BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN 
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Vo. III. Brooklyn, N. Y, January, 1914 No.1 


PROSPECTUS OF COURSES 
OFFERED BY THE 
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN, 1914 
Children’s Gardens and Nature Study 
I, GARDEN Practice: A course in outdoor work, open only to 
those pupils who are recommended by their teachers for excel- 
lence in nature study in their schools. The work includes the 
raising of common vegetables, flowers, and fiber plants. 12 les- 
sons on every Saturday morning, 10:30-11:30, from April 11- 
June 27. Miss Shaw. 
2. NaturE Stupy: Spring Course. The structure and germi- 
nation of seeds; the parts of a plant and their uses; relation of the 
plant to soil, air, water, and light. The course consists of actual 
study of the plants themselves, with experiments and greenhouse 
work done by the children; no book work, no home work, no ex- 
aminations. Open to children from 8-12 years of age. A cer- 
tificate will be given those who satisfactorily complete the course. 
10 lessons on successive par day mornings, Jan. 1o-March 14, 
from 9-10. 
Fall Course. A similar course will be given in the fall from 
Sept. 19-Nov. 21. Miss Shaw. 
3. BAcK YARD GARDENS: Assistance in planning and planting 
home gardens. Open to children whose names are sent in by 
their principals, teachers, or parents. Appointments may be made 
for such help for Wednesday afternoons beginning Feb. 18, and 
Saturday afternoons during the late spring and summer. Address 
Miss Ellen Eddy Shaw. 
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