(276) 
plantings, were placed in the bed of deutzias and related 
shrubs near the depot. 
Investigations and Lectures 
In addition to routine duties, I have done much work upon 
the orchids, with a view to their systematic treatment for 
Nortu AMERIcAN Fitors. Much more of my time is being 
devoted to horticultural botany, and it is my desire to 
continue this. 
I have given four lectures in the regular courses of public 
lectures at the Garden, and two of the lectures to the school 
children in the spring. 
Respectfully submitted, 
GeorceE V. Nasu, 
Head Gardener. 
REPORT OF THE HEAD CURATOR OF THE MUSEUMS AND 
HERBAR 
Dr. N. L. Britron, Drrector-1n-CHIEF. 
Sir: I submit herewith my report as Head Curator of the 
Museums and Herbarium for the year 1913. 
The collections under my charge were conserved and 
developed on the lines and by the methods outlined in my 
previous annual reports. 
Accessions. The museum and herbarium specimens 
received during the year were accessioned from month to 
month in the JournaL. The methods of acquisition and 
the number of specimens received may be expressed as 
follows: 
By gift and purchase. .......... .. 10,799 
By exchange.... .......0.0..0.0.. 8,094 
By exploration.... ©. 0... .......00. 16,907 
Thus an aggregate of 35,804 specimens from nearly all 
parts of the world was brought together. 
A total of 20,246 duplicate specimens was sent to other 
institutions and to individuals in exchange. 
