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April 1. ‘‘How Seeds Change to Seedlings,” Dr. A. B. Stout, 
April 8. “Tropical Ferns,” Dr. M. A. Howe. 
2 is situated at the eastern side of the 
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Street. Visitors coming by train to Botanical Garden Station 
should inquire at the Museum Buildin: 
W. A. Murri_e. 
CONFERENCE NOTES 
The February conference of the scientific staff and registered 
se of the Garden was held on the afternoon of ag 
“A new genus of Rapateaceae”’ was discussed by D 
Ga and Dr. J. K. Small reported on “Recent Exploration 
in Florida.”’ Bow of these papers will appear in print in the 
B.S 
pearance of an apetalous variety. These new types have de- 
veloped in pedigreed cultures as extreme variations. 
A. B. Stout, 
Secretary of the Conference. 
NOTES, NEWS AND COMMENT 
n inspection for members of the Garden was held on the 
fine, in spite of the snow, and everyone axpressed satisfaction 
with the excellent ae and condition of the plan 
Two troops of Girl Scouts spent the day at the Garden on 
New eee the members of which were guests of Troop 11 of 
the Bronx 
