LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 
UNItED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 
DIVISION OF BOTANY, 
Washington, D. C., July 30, 1895. 
Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith for publication Volume 
III, No. 5, Contributions from the United States National Herbarium. 
Respectfully 
FREDERICK V. COVILLE, 
Botanist. 
Hon. J. STERLING MORTON, 
Secretary of Agriculture. 
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