loidal chemistry, in so far as they are related to biolog- 

 ical material and processes. 



The method by which men of unusual ability may be 

 recruited for research positions like those already exist- 

 ing, as well as those under consideration, involves some 

 of the most difficult problems with which universities 

 and research institutions are confronted. It is of course 

 obvious that the question of personnel is one of the most 

 vital to the successful development of the Garden's 

 work along the existing and proposed lines. An im- 

 portant aid in maintaining the efficiency of the scientific 

 staff at its highest possible level would be some provision 

 for supplying continuously a considerable group of young 

 research workers who have the status of assistants in 

 training, rather than that of permanent members of 

 the research staff. From such a group, as men of 

 unusual research ability appear in it, the more permanent 

 staff might be recruited. 



Housing and Equipment for the 

 Additional Research of the Garden 



Additional space for the existing scientific work of 

 the Garden has long been needed. The rooms that now 

 house the library, the herbarium, and the museum 

 collections are overcrowded, and additional workrooms 

 for the present staff are essential in the interests of 

 efficiency. The construction of the proposed west wing 

 of the Museum Building would adequately meet these 

 needs and allow for further growth for some time. 



For the proposed experimental research a further 

 laboratory building would be needed. It should be of 

 relatively simple construction, with readily adjustable 

 distribution of space, abundant light, and ample pro- 

 vision for the modern essentials of biological and chemi- 



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