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present collection of books, about 27,000 bound volumes and 
any thousand pamphlets, has largely been brought together 
dur y 
by contributions solicited during the past fifteen years an 
gifts, but it is by no means complete. Endowment -would 
make the growth of this i tant library certain; it i Ited 
by students from all over he country. 
Poeuee iat Funds. 
nd reward botanical discovery and onan 
funds aggregating $10,000 could be held, and the income awarde 
at intervals by the Scientific Directors to ee who accom- 
plish investigations of merit and make discoveries of utility. 
Horticultural Experimentation and Display. 
Studies in plant genetics have ene most important re- 
arden and_ elsewhere. ndowment aggregating $100,000 
would establish and support such investigations. 
Miu Munds: 
Th fe I bli have been brought 
together from all parts of the world, mainly by gifts and by ex- 
changes with other institutions. It has not been possible to 
purchase many specimens, and provision for such purchases 
would greatly enhance the value and usefulness of the museum. 
ermanent museum funds aggregating $50,000 could be adminis- 
tered advantageously. 
Laboratory Funds. 
e laboratories play an important part in the work of the 
paratus and supplies, and for them an endowment of $20,000 
is desirable. 
Herbarium Funds. 
Endowment for the increase of the herbarium by the purchase 
of specimens and of materials used in herbarium work would 
