library of tlje 



GENERAL INFORMATION 



The Library is open daily from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. During exhibitions of the Society 

 it is open Sundays from 2 to 5. 



A published catalogue, complete through 1918, is for sale at $5. It is supplemented 

 by annual lists in the Year Book beginning with 1923, and by frequent brief lists 

 in Horticulture. In addition, personal requests for material on points of individual 

 interest are welcomed cordially. 



The Library is freely available to members and non-members alike for reference use. 



Books may be borrowed for home use by members only, subject to the following 



RULES 



Number. Any reasonable number of books may be drawn at one time. 



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Charging period. Books are charged for twe weeks. 



Mailing privilege. Members living at a distance may borrow and return books by 



Books borrowed by mail are charged for 4 weeks 



Restricted classes. Bound periodicals, oversized and valuable books must be used 

 only in the library. 



Overdue notices. Notices of books overdue are sent after a reasonable interval, but 

 borrowers should themselves keep in mind the date upon which a book is due. 



Fines. Books overdue are subject to a fine of two cents a day. Willingness to pay the 

 fine does not entitle the borrower to hold a book. Books are not issued while a fine 

 remains unpaid. 



Ronowalo . — Booke nmy hp rpnpurprl ii^nn Egffit^t, provided there k no waiting lict. 



Study privilege. For purposes of study, special arrangement may be made to keep* 

 books for longer periods, provided the material is not needed by other members. 

 This arrangement must, however, be made individually for each case. It cannot be 

 regarded at any time as a standing agreement, nor should it be used to avoid pay- 

 ment of fines. * or tQ ren ew> 



Reserves. Books may be reserved if they are out when wanted. 



Lost or damaged books. Members losing or damaging books shall bear the cost of 

 replacement or repair. 



As the Library is for the benefit of the whole Society, the rules are as few as 

 will provide the machinery for smooth administration. The staff always 

 welcomes opportunities to make the Library of service and to explain its use. 



-Dmmberi-926: June 1927 . 



