The idea of a public wild flower exhibit given by the school is not new. In various forms and magnitudes such exhibits have been staged by every grade from the primary grade to the university. It is quite likely, however, that considerable benefit would result from an extension of the use of the wild flower exhibit in the upper high school years, and in the junior colleges. A timely display of local wild flowers, arranged by botany and biology classes, and to which the general public is invited, may function in two important ways, namely (1) providing all the elements of an excellent educational project for a class or department and (2) stimulating wholesome relations between school and public. As a large scale project, the successful staging of a wild flower show is a manysided activity and makes possible the integration of the diverse interests of the members of a class or larger group of students. Much knowledge of botanical fact and technique is, of course, needed in collecting and identifying the specimens. In addition to this, the artistically inclined have an opportunity to express themselves in the matter of providing suitable containers, arranging the flowers in bouquets and arranging the bouquets on the tables and in the racks, and in the general decoration of the exhibit room. Those with talent in drawing may make posters for placing in public places, and embryo journalists can see to getting suitable articles in the local papers. For those with special interest in drafting and lettering there are many labels and placards to be printed. For those handy with tools there are numerous things to be built such as racks for vases, standards on which to support placards, and other articles. All of this constitutes a very considerable effort and undertaking. With proper guidance by the instructors, the students develop a good deal of interest and enthusiasm and the various tasks are completed without great confusion or disturbance of class routine. As a means of keeping the public interested in what the schools are doing, the wild flower show is very effective. The response on the part of the community is likely to be surprising and gratifying. If the display is at all extensive, the citizens will be pleased to have the opportunity of seeing the labeled specimens and learning the names of some of the species. Their visit to the campus will be under pleasant conditions and good feeling will result. For several years the Santa Monica Junior College has given a free, public, wild flower exhibit and it has now come to be one of the major campus activities.. It is usually attended by from 1500 to 2000 people. To enlist the interest and help of the students in the botany classes, the matter is presented to them early in the second semester. Below is a copy of a mimeographed list of personal contributions which may be made by individual