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The parts already issued represent a high grade of work and 
reflect great credit on the able staff of scientific workers con- 
nected with the Garden. 
Means for the preparation and publication of botanical 
illustration of the highest order of scientific and artistic merit 
are greatly needed to supplement this descriptive work on the 
American flora. The position of the Garden demands that 
nothing short of the best should be issued in every publica- 
tion bearing its imprint. Even if more slowly laid, the foun- 
dations should be securely laid for work that shall endure. 
Deeming it desirable to have a closer acquaintance with 
the scientific work carried on at the Garden, the board have 
decided hereafter to hold stated meetings on the second Sat- 
urdays of April, June, October and December. This will en- 
able the members to be in closer touch with the scientific 
activities of the Garden and better enable them to act wisely 
on matters calling for their action. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Lucien M. UNDERWoop, 
Chairman of Scientific Directors. 
January 8, 1906. 
