BULLETIN 
The New York BotanicalGarden 
Vol. 10 No. 39 
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR-— 
IN-CHIEF FOR THE YEAR 1919 
(Accepted and ordered printed January 12, 1920) 
To THE Boarp oF MANAGERS OF THE New York BorTani- 
CAL GARDEN. 
Gentlemen: I have the honor to submit my report as 
Secretary and Director-in-Chief for the year ending 
January 12, 1920. 
Noteworthy events in the development of the Garden 
during 1919 include, primarily, the completion, installation 
and opening of the central display greenhouse and the 
orchid greenhouse, built through gifts of $50,000 each by 
Messrs. Daniel Guggenheim and Murry Guggenheim made 
for the purpose in 1917, and the commencement of public 
lectures, demonstrations and exhibitions in the central 
display greenhouse; and the organization and development 
of instruction of convalescent soldiers and of civilians in 
practical gardening. A city appropriation of $5,000 
obtained by Park Commissioner Joseph P. Hennessy, 
should provide for the completion of the driveways as 
planned. A largely increased maintenance appropriation 
for 1920 by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment off- 
sets a severe reduction in the appropriation for 1919. 
All the collections of plants, specimens and books have 
been maintained andincreased. The path system has been 
further developed, together with necessary grading and 
drainage. Direct education of the public by lectures, 
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