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  Report for 1894

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1. HOW HAS THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1894 COMPARED WITH THE PREVIOUS YEAR, AS FAR AS (1) THE NUMBER OF ACCESSIONS AND (2) THEIR SCIENTIFIC VALUE ARE CONCERNED?

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There have been received during the year, two specimens for identification and report; but in both instances the information concerning them was so meager that it has been impossible to properly study and classify them.  They were sent by Mr. E E. Vidrive of villa Platte, La, and by Mr. Thomas E. Bauster of Gibbonsville, Idaho. It was suggested that further information be furnished us together with some leaves and flowers of the plants, if possible.

The Section was removed from its former location in the south-east range to the north-east court and is now completely installed in its new location.  In doing this it has been necessary to condense some parts of the location; this has been effected without interfering with the classifications. The collection is in a state of excellent preservation and also in condition now for examination and study.

The office of the curator was removed during the early spring to the north-east tower. This was satisfactorily effected by storing a quantity of duplicate specimens and material not required for immediate use. The new office, though smaller than the old, is amply large for present purposes and is undoubtedly more healthful.