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The number of species and varieties under glass and in the 
open is 13,305; most of them are now labeled, and in some 
cases, such as common trees, as many as 50 individuals of a 
kind are labeled. 
The museums have been enriched by authentic specimens 
of economic products, noteworthy among them being a 
collection of raw materials and volatile oils used in per- 
umery, presented by the Manufacturing Perfumers’ Asso- 
ciation; by rare fruits and seeds from various sources; and 
by photographs, drawings and an elegant series of paintings 
of the larger fungi of the vicinity, and other paintings, 
executed by Miss Mary E. Eaton. The herbarium has 
been increased by 49,000 specimens from all parts of the 
world, mainly by exchange with other institutions and by 
our own expeditionary work. Bound books added to the 
library aggregate 1,352 volumes. The laboratory equipment 
was increased by additional microscope lenses and other 
apparatus. Experimental work in plant breeding was con- 
tinued along several lines. Many advanced students and 
investigators from colleges, agricultural stations and uni- 
versities have been given facilities for their researches over a 
wide range of plant life and plant phenomena. Consider- 
able investigational work has been accomplished by members 
of the staff, but largely outside of required time of attend- 
ance. The correspondence of the Garden is increasing; an 
attempt is made to answer all of the numerous questions 
asked and to give the information requested. 
Thirty-five public lectures were delivered on Saturday 
afternoons from April to November. Lectures and demon- 
strations in nature study were given to children and teachers 
of the public schools in April and May. The several 
publications have been continued. Our docents have con- 
ducted many parties of children and adults through the 
grounds and buildings, and the privilege of docentry instruc- 
tion is highly appreciated by visitors. 
Permanent funds have been increased by gifts, subscriptions 
and bequests aggregating over $117,000, the total permanent 
