(257) 
of which there were 247 kinds, with a total of 21,000 plants. 
One bed contained garden phlox. In another was a col- 
lection of §5 kinds of plants with variegated and colored 
foliage, a collection not represented the previous year. 
The plantation of mallows was increased by the addition 
of more plants from the collection of hybrids produced by 
Dr. Stout, of the scientific staff. 
The collection of cannas was considerably enlarged, 
many kinds being represented not shown before. Three 
beds were devoted to these plants, the two long ones 
bordering the main entrance on each side, and the large 
oval one. 41 kinds of cannas were shown, represented by 
1,830 plants. This was a most attractive display, espe- 
cially adapted to an entrance, as the striking masses of 
color persisted from early summer to the time of killing 
frosts. In the remaining bed was a display of century 
plants. 120 show labels were placed here during the 
summer. 
Dautia Coiiection. This collection was continued, 
with additions, the plants being assembled under the 
direction of Dr. M. A. Howe, of the scientific staff. This 
year there were 343 kinds and 616 plants. Many visited 
the collection during the late summer and fall, the attend- 
ance being even greater than last year, and it is one of the 
most popular exhibits of the Garden; 254 show labels were 
placed here during the summer. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM Co.LecTion. A collection of garden 
chrysanthemums was placed in the west border, south of 
the depot plaza. There were 53 kinds and about 1,200 
plants. 
Co.iection oF Late Tutips. In the seven beds in the 
court of conservatory range 1 a large collection of late 
tulips was planted in the fall. These were given to the 
Garden by John Scheepers, Inc., of 2 Stone St., New 
York City. The collection contains 9,343 bulbs of 117 
varieties, divided as follows: Darwin, 52; Breeder, 35; 
Cottage, 27; Bizarre, 3. This is a valuable collection, and 
