REPORT OF THE SECRETARY AND LIBRARIAN 175 



The Library. 



The printing of the new catalogue of the library has advanced 

 as far as the completion of the first part containing the alphabetical 

 list of authors, periodicals, and society publications. Work on 

 the second part, that of the classified arrangement of the books, 

 is in progress and every effort will be made to complete the entire 

 volume during the ensuing year. 



Through the generous gift of Mr. E. B. Dane of the Library 

 Committee funds were provided to purchase several valuable books 

 on landscape art. Mr. N. T. Kidder and Prof. C. S. Sargent, also 

 of the Library Committee, have continued their interest in the 

 library by contributing a number of publications which are very 

 acceptable additions. The Massachusetts Society for Promoting 

 Agriculture presented fifty volumes, mostly pertaining to ancient 

 agriculture, all of which are important acquisitions. 



The additions to the collection of horticultural trade catalogues 

 during the year have largely increased, 925 having been received 

 by gift or purchase, making the total number in this class 10665. 



William P. Rich, 



Secretary and Librarian. 



