ACTIVITIES OF THE 
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN 
Culture and Outdoor Display of large collections of annu¬ 
als, perennials, rock-garden plants, and special flowers, besides 
the hardy trees and shrubs listed in this booklet. 
Growing and Showing of plants of ornamental, economic, 
and botanical interest in the conservatories. 
Scientific Investigation of various aspects of horticulture 
and botany, such as plant breeding, disease and pest control, 
vitamins, and the classification of plants. 
Distributing, when available, new kinds of plants that are 
considered worthy of a place in American gardens. 
Education in gardening and botany, through extensive 
courses which include a two-year course for the training of 
student gardeners. 
Assistance to scientists and the public through the use of the 
library, herbarium, and living plant collections, and through 
free conferences with members of the staff. 
Publications — both popular and scientific — designed to 
spread accurate and useful knowledge about plant life. 
Free Lectures — a Saturday series for the public and a spe¬ 
cial monthly series for members, whose annual contributions 
help the Botanical Garden to carry out its horticultural, edu¬ 
cational, and botanical program. 
A card mailed to the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx 
Park, Nezu York City, will bring further information about 
courses, lectures, publications, displays, facilities, or member¬ 
ship. 
