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Plans for the better illustration of North American plants 
are before the Board and it is hoped that we may be able in 
the near future to present something definite for your consid- 
eration. 
The scientific papers published by the Garden during the 
year have been noteworthy. A second volume of the Mem- 
orrs, by Dr. MacDougal, and a series of papers included in 
the BULLETIN have attracted particular attention. Although 
not a distinctive Garden publication, the issue of the Flora of 
the Southeastern States by Dr. Small, of the Garden staff, 
during the year, marks the completion of a monumental 
work. 
One appointment has been made by the Board, that of Mr. 
J. A. Shafer as Custodian of the Museum. 
The outlook for scientific work at the Garden could 
scarcely be more promising. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Lucien M. UnpERWoop, 
Chairman. 
JANUARY 7, 1904. 
