in flower shown in the Alpine House adjoining Museum 

 No. II. This, which is unheated, was erected in 1887 

 and enlarged in 1892. 



For continuous aid in the increase and maintenance of 

 the collection of Alpine plants Kew is greatly indebted to 

 G. C. Churchill, Esq., who for several years has conducted 

 an assiduous correspondence on its behalf with collectors 

 in all parts of Europe. 



The tank for aquatic plants immediately in front of the 

 Jodrell Laboratory was constructed in 1873. 



The wild garden adjoining the Cumberland Gate was 

 planted in 1882. 



Mention must be made of the Kew collection of bulbs. 

 These, though largely used to produce a decorative effect 

 in the spring, are in great measure of botanical interest. 

 They have for the most part been grown at Kew since 

 1886 from a small original stock by the same methods as 

 are employed in Holland. At the beginning of summer 

 they are lifted, harvested, and planted out again the 

 following autumn. The collection of crocuses is mainly 

 the gift of George Maw, Esq., F.L.S. 



For constant and liberal contributions of bulbs of all 

 kinds Kew is indebted to Edward Whittall, Esq., of 

 Smyrna. 



The collection of herbaceous plants is inteiidea i'or 

 inspection and it is not permitted to gather specimens. 

 To meet the special wants of students a limited collection, 

 where this restriction is not enforced, was made in 1880 on 

 the ground adjoining the Herbarium. Admission to this 



