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C. Paleo-botanical Collection. 
This should illustrate, by means of selected specimens, 
the sequence of the appearance of the various groups of 
plants upon the earth and their distribution in time. The 
material can be brought together by exchanges with various 
geological museums. 
D. Llustration of the Flora of the Region of roo Miles 
about New York City. 
It is planned to effect this by mounting carefully prepared 
herbarium specimens in swinging frames on upright posts, in 
somewhat the manner adopted at the South Kensington Mu- 
seum for the British Flora. Much of this material is already 
in hand, and much more can be obtained at slight expense by 
systematic collecting. This will also be arranged systemati- 
cally, and include, ultimately, all the species and varieties of 
plants known to occur in the region. It has been shown at 
South Kensington that such an exhibit is most instructing and 
is examined by a great many people. 
E. Space will remain unassigned for special collections of 
one kind or another. 
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS FOR THE OFFICE 
OF DIRECTOR-IN-CHIEF. 
Adopted June 17, 1896. 
1. The Director-in-Chief is the Executive Officer of the 
Garden, and is responsible to the Board of Managers, and to 
the Scientific Directors, for the general management and con- 
trol of all its departments. 
He shall promptly and efficiently carry out all their regu- 
lations and directions, and be responsible for the proper 
maintenance and good order of the buildings and grounds. 
2. He may from time to time make recommendations for 
the development and management of the Garden in all its 
