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A new boiler was installed at the propagating houses in 
the autumn. The large quantity of chestnut wood taken 
from the grounds is being used for heating these houses, 
except in severe weather. The roof and all of the interior, 
except in house no. 6, was painted during the year. The 
condition of the plants here and in the adjoining herbaceous 
garden and nursery is very satisfactory. 
OTHER BuILpINGs 
The heating and power plant is in excellent condition. 
The roof and east wall of the power house have been repaired, 
and all the iron and wood-work painted. All coal received 
is now weighed on the grounds. The amount of coal con- 
sumed was rather less than usual on account of the late fall. 
The stable and stable fence have been painted and the 
floor and approaches repaired. One additional work horse 
has been purchased. The stable machinery is in good repair. 
Publications 
JOURNAL 
The journal has been published each month during the 
year, making a volume of 242 pages with 55 plates and 39 
figures. A series of articles descriptive of the museum and 
herbarium collections of the Garden appeared in the January, 
February, July, October and December numbers. Attention 
is also called to the list of registered investigators at the 
Garden from 1897 to 1908, which constitutes the April number. 
BULLETIN 
Bulletin no. 19, with 114 pages, was issued February 24, 
1908. This number contains the annual reports of the 
Director-in-Chief, First Assistant, Head Curator of the 
Museums and Herbarium, Honorary Curator of the Eco- 
nomic Collections, Director of the Laboratories, Librarian, 
Head Gardener, Superintendent of Grounds, Scientific 
Directors, Committee on Patrons, Fellows and Members, 
and Treasurer. 
