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taught, the crowded condition of the curriculum will probably limit botany to one semester. 2. When the course should begin-The one-ye ar course should begin obviously at the opening of the first semester. The one semester course may begin the second semester, but it is better to alternate it with another subject and carry it throughout both semesters-this for t h e r eason that it is easier to get the lower forms of plant life in the fall than at any other time of the year. Equipment
1. Text Books-In addition to his own text book each student should have access to others as references. All texts, in fact, should for the most part be used as refer~ ence books only, designed to serve tbe course which t! :e teacher himself has elected to follow.
2. Laboratory-The laboratory should be a well lighted room and should receive the light from the norb windows so as to avoid the direct rays of the sun . Care must be exercised, too, to see that rays coming to the microscope mirror are not reflected by leaves or other surfaces t h at will discolor them. 3. Tables-The trapezoidal form of table is best, since it en ab les a ll students whether close or more remote from the w indow to get a proper degree of light. Approximately 27 inches is probably the most serviceable height. 4. Microscopes-Each student while working should have a microscop e of his own. If there are not enough instruments for each pupil, then the class should be separ-