84 The Botanical Gazette. [February, 
It has not been found practicable to add to the library as freely a 
could have been wished, but during the year about $1,427 was spent for 
purchases and binding. A much needed card index to the species of 
plants described and figured in works at the Garden has been begun. 
n enumeration of the present contents of the library shows 5,225 
books, appraised at $19,300, 6,280 pamphlets, appraised at $1,850; gil- 
ing a total valuation of $21,150. ; 
Dr. Sturtevant has donated his entire botanical library, including 
desta with the privilege of retaining the books during his life, ors0 
ong as he may have occasion to use them. The library presented in 
In the early part of the year, Dr. Sturtevant also donated to the a 
den his extensive and valuable collection of specimens, manuscript 
of the wild and cultivated forms. On accepting this generous ail 
seeds were procured of all obtainable varieties, and about 125 nam J 
e r. Duffey, and made the subject 
During the season of 18 bars : 
; 92, the room was ae 
- A. Brannon, who was occupied with a study of Grinnellia American 
