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SPRING LECTURES, trorg. 
Apr. 5. “‘ The Advent of Spring,” by Dr. N. L. Britton. 
Apr. 12. “Scenic Features of North American Mountains,” 
by Mr. LeRoy Jeffers. 
Apr. 19. “The Place of Trees in Men’s Affairs,” by Mr. 
Carl Bannwart. 
Apr. 26. ‘‘Some Interesting Tropical Trees,’’ by Dr. W. A. 
May 3. ‘‘ Evergreens,” by Mr. G. V. Nash. 
May 10. ‘Plant Hybrids: How Produced: Their Uses,” by 
Dr. A. B. Stout. 
(Exhibition of Flowers, May ro and 11.) 
May 17. ‘The Future of American Forestry,” by Professor 
May 24. “The Recognition of Medicinal and Poisonous 
Properties in Unknown Plants,” by Dr. H. H. Rusby. 
May 31. ‘Floral and Scenic Features of the Panama Canal 
Zone,” by Dr. M. A. Howe. 
June 7. ‘The Botanical Garden at Buitenzorg, Java,” by 
Dr. H. A. Gleason. 
(Exhibition of Roses and Peonies, June 7 and 8.) 
June 14. Destructive Insects,” by Dr. I. J. Seaver. 
NOTES, NEWS, AND COMMENT 
Dr. John H. Barnhart, bibliographer, spent a few days in 
Washington and Philadelphia during the first week in February, 
engaged in bibliographic work. 
Hon. Francis D. Gallatin has been appointed President of the 
Board of Park Commissioners for the city of New York, and he- 
comes thereby a member of the Board of Managers of the Garden, 
