JOURNAL 
OF 
The New York Botanical Garden 
VoL. V. July, 1904. No. 55. 
EXPLORATIONS IN FLORIDA AND THE 
BAHAMAS 
To THE Boarp oF MANAGERS, 
Gentlemen: With the approval of Mr. D. O, Mills, President 
of the Board of Managers, I was absent from the Garden for the 
period between March 15 and April 13, occupied in botanical 
exploration in subtropical Florida and the Bahamas. I was 
accompanied by Mrs. Britton, and by Dr. Marshall A. Howe, 
Assistant Curator of the Museums. Mrs, Britton aided me in 
the collecting and care of specimens ; Dr. Howe devoted himself 
to the study and collection of algae, and to photography 
pursuance of the exploration of the little known portion of penin- 
sular Florida commenced by Dr. Small, Curator of the Museums, 
and Mr. Nash, Head Gardener, in the autumn of Igo1, and con- 
tinued by Dr. Small in November, 1903, Miami was chosen as 
the base of operations, it being the most southern point yet avail- 
able for outfitting, and having the further advantage of the sub- 
tropical laboratory of the United States Department of Agricul- 
ture; Professor P. H. Rolfs, the director of this important 
scientific station gave us great assistance in continuation of his 
previous valued codperation with representatives of the Garden 
while at work in this field, and much of the success in collecting 
in southern Florida is due to his aid and advice. I have ex- 
pressed to him the high appreciation of the garden of his kind- 
ness and courtesy, which included the setting aside of a room at 
the laboratory for our use and much assistance in the care of 
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