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October 17. ‘* Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms,” by Dr. 
W. A. Murrill. 
October 24. ‘* Wild Autumnal Flowers and Fruits,” by 
Dr. N. L. Britton. 
October 31. ‘* Letchworth Park and the Falls of the 
Genesee,” by Mr. G. V. Nash. 
November 7. ‘* Plant Distribution as Interpreted by Ge- 
ology,” by Dr. Arthur Hollick. 
November 14. ‘‘ Botanical Cruises in the Bahamas,” by 
Dr. M. A. Howe. 
November 21. ‘The Rubber Plants of Mexico,” by Dr. 
H. H. Rusby. 
ScHooL LECTURES 
The usual series of lectures and demonstrations to the 
public school children of the 4B and 5B grades, of the 
Borough of the Bronx, was given in spring and autumn, 
under the auspices of the Board of Education in connection 
with the nature study work of the schools; over 20,000 
children, accompanied by their teachers, attended these 
exercises. 
Grade 4B 
Lecture I, ‘‘ Cultivation of Plants,” by Mr. George V. 
Nash, was given to groups of pupils on April 24, April 30, 
May 1, October 13, October 15, and October 16. 
Lecture II, «‘ Seedless Plants,” by Dr. Marshall A. Howe, 
on May 11, May 12, May 19, October 29, November 5, and 
November tro. 
Grade 5B 
Lecture I, ‘‘ Industries Depending on Forests. Plant 
Products,” by Dr. H. H. Rusby, on April 20, April 21, 
April 28, October 27, October 30, and November 6. 
Lecture II, ‘* Woody Plants and Plants without Wood. 
Protection of Trees in Cities,” by Dr. C. S. Gager in the 
spring and Mr. F. J. Seaver in the fall, on May 5, May 8, 
May 14, October 6, October 8, and October 9. 
