tributed in this way is 13,000 francs monthly. A small gratuity of 
from 10 to 20 francs is made to each unmarried soldier on leave (three 
or four times in a year) when he comes home. The places of these 
400 employees are now filled by about a hundred over-age or very 
young assistants (13 to 18 years) and 150 women over and above those 
normally employed." 
Since the above note appeared in one of the English garden maga- 
zines, M. Phillippe de Vilmorin, head of this well-known firm has died 
of pneumonia contracted while on government business in England. 
He died for France no less than his many employees who have been 
killed at the front. His eldest son who is fourteen will be trained to 
continue his father's business, the fourth generation of de Vilmorin to 
occupy this honorable position. 
Lantern Slides of the Arnold Arboretum. 
The Arnold Arboretum has had prepared a series of a hundred 
colored lantern slides showing the most interesting and beautiful 
features of its interesting and beautiful collection. These slides 
should be of the greatest educational value and an excellent introduc- 
tion to a visit to this wonderful place. They are tabulated and 
arranged as lecture illustrations. They may be purchased for $1.00 
each or rented for five cents each. In the latter case, all damages are 
to be paid by the borrower. The slides will be sent, C. 0. D., to 
arrive two days before the date specified for use and are to be re- 
turned, prepaid, immediately after. Full particulars, as to subjects, 
plans for lectures, etc., may be had on application to the Arnold 
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass. 
Back Numbers of The Bulletin 
Many requests reach the Editor for old copies of The Bulletin 
and for extra copies of the current issue. All back numbers can be 
supplied except No. 14. All other issues are available for ten cents 
($0.10) each. For convenience, payment may be made in stamps. 
Garden Records 
The Garden Records adopted at the Fourth Annual Meeting 
may be had from the Editor at the following prices: 
Mr. Clarke's Plant and Seed Record, per 100. ... $1 . 50 
Mrs. Hibbard's 3 Year Garden Record, per 100 . . 1 . 50 
Binders containing 50 of each 3 . 50 
