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tant ones came from the western hemisphere and from the 
islands of southeastern Asia. 
The accessions were recorded during the year in detail in 
the several numbers of the Journal. They may be sum- 
marized here as follows: 
By gift and purchase... 1.6... eee eee 3,462 
By €xchange os cicero tiianuigtoms ie ade ae ete eee 10,499 
By exploration... 0 200... eees 10,166 
Thus a total of 24,127 specimens for public museums and 
the herbarium, and for exchange purposes were received 
during the year. About 2000 specimens were sent to other 
institutions and to individuals as exchanges. 
he several collections falling under my supervision 
were developed and conserved mainly as in previous years. 
The permanent equipment was increased by the acqui- 
sition of twelve standard herbarium cases. 
The value of gifts is estimated at $197.71. 
Museums 
The public exhibits were given especial attention during 
the year in the way of developing and completing various 
collections or exhibits. 
The Fossil Plant Museum was enlarged by specimens 
from Greenland and the West Indies. The exhibits were 
kept in order and several of the cases renovated and re- 
labeled. For further details see the report of the Honorary 
Curator of fossil plants. 
The Economic Museum was the center of active develop- 
ment during the year. A systematic renovation and 
enlargement of the exhibits was begun and is in process of 
execution. The exhibits are being made more complete 
by the addition and replacement of specimens and all 
arranged in a more logical order and sequence. 
Aside from the miscellaneous specimens received for the 
various exhibits, the most important additions were special 
specimens of fibers, foods, and drugs secured by Dr. Rusby. 
For details see the report of the Honorary Curator of the 
Economic Collections. 
