BULLETIN 
The New York BotanicalGarden 
Vol. 6. No. 20. 
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR- 
IN-CHIEF FOR THE YEAR 1908 
(Presented and accepted January 11, 1909) 
To THE Boarp oF MANAGERS OF THE NEw York Bo- 
TANICAL GARDEN. 
Gentlemen: T have the honor to submit herewith my report 
as Secretary and Director-in-Chief for the year ending Janu- 
ary II, 1909: 
The development of all departments of the Garden has 
made noteworthy progress during the past year. Much addi- 
tional land has been improved by grading, by the construction 
of additional roads and paths, and by sowing and planting, 
by means of a city appropriation of $25,000, partly expended. 
A portion of the second range of public conservatories and 
the boiler house necessary for them have been completed, by 
means of a former city appropriation. A commencement in 
fencing the Garden has been made by the construction of a 
stone and iron fence along the southwestern boundary. The 
collections of living plants, of museum and herbarium speci- 
mens, and of books, have been much increased, mainly by 
gifts and by the work of expeditions sent into tropical 
America. The collections of living plants, both in the 
grounds and greenhouses, have been more completely 
labeled, and much additional labeling has been accom- 
plished on the museum collections. The educational work 
of the institution, as respects the visiting public, pupils from 
the public schools, and special students, has been continued. 
The number of visitors has been greater than during any 
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