Henry W. de Forest... 1.0.2.0... 0.000 c eee neeaee 100 
William D. Sloane................ 0202002200005 100 
Jacob Hi Séhifl. + oiacne lave vets oe bdead dp tete es 100 
Emerson McMillin. . 2.2.0.0... 000. e eee eee 100 
M.FePlants: cscc.vae ven ea kiehiares beans suees 100 
Miss Catherine A. Bliss..............00000- 0005. 100 
Ogden Mills... 0.00.00. 00. eee 100 
He Covon Post: :i3.4.2 icone eed aee eee de 4 100 
Isaac N. Seligman...... 2.2.2.2... cece ee eee 100 
A large number of the plants obtained during previous 
expeditions, and others grown from seeds thus obtained, 
have now reached full development and are noteworthy 
specimens in the grounds and greenhouses. The study of 
museum and herbarium specimens obtained is going forward 
continually, and extensive additions to knowledge are being 
made through these studies. It is most desirable that this 
work be continued and that financial provision be made 
therefor. 
Investigations 
Research over a wide range of subjects has been prose- 
cuted by advanced students and by visiting officers of other 
institutions. The members of the Garden staff have devoted 
such time as could be spared from administrative and 
curatorial duties to investigation, and have extended these 
studies beyond regular hours of attendance. Substantial 
additions to knowledge have been made, but much more 
could be accomplished by a larger staff, the collections and 
facilities of the Garden providing opportunities for much 
more research work than it is possible to accomplish at 
present. Several students have been aided by scholarships 
and by grants from the income of the Students Research 
Fund. Further financial provision for scholarships would 
be highly advantageous. 
Preservation of Native Plants 
The proposition mentioned in my last annual report to 
use the accumulated income of the fund of $3,000 presented 
