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Jardin des Plantes, Paris. 
University of Vermont. 
University of Texas. 
(c) Exploration. ‘The activity in the field resulted in en- 
riching the collections by a total of 34,465 specimens. 
II. InstaLLatTion or NEw Furniture. The building of 
furniture according to plans mentioned in my last annual 
report, and the installation of the same during the earlier 
part of the year, has resulted in relieving the former con- 
gested condition of the collections and has given a more fin- 
ished appearance to the halls and rooms. 
WI. Puanr Picture CoLuiectTion. This museum adjunct 
was increased by two hundred and fifty-five photographs and 
plates ; the collection was largely drawn upon for plates dur- 
ing the readjustment of the systematic museum. 
Museums. 
1. Accessions. A total of 1,332 specimens was added to 
the museums during the year. Most of the specimens came 
as gifts or through the exploring trips maintained by the 
Garden. No attempt was made to notably increase the col- 
lections, chiefly on account of the installation of the furniture 
already referred to. However, towards the close of the year, 
after the exhibits had been readjusted in the new cases, the 
matter of increasing the collections with desirable and in- 
structive specimens was undertaken and is being prosecuted. 
2. PREPARATION OF MATERIAL FOR EXHIBITION, AND 
Appliances. All specimens heretofore held in storage have 
been prepared to go into the exhibition cases or have been 
actually installed. Many valuable and interesting specimens 
have thus been put into use, and the collections are assuming 
a more finished appearance, as well as becoming more use- 
ful and instructive. 
Scarcely any change was made in the style of appliances 
for exhibition purposes, but ring-stands and racks of special 
design were adopted and will be largely used during the 
coming year. 
