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As heretofore, this inventory has been prepared by Miss May 

 Riley, the botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been 

 made by Mr. H. C. Skeels, and the descriptive and botanical notes 

 arranged by Mr. S. C. Stuntz, who has also had general supervision 

 of this inventory, as of all the publications of this office. 



It is with deep regret that we record here the death of Mr. Stephen 

 C. Stuntz, which occurred on February 2, 1918, while this inventory 

 was in press. Mr. Stuntz had charge of the publications of this office 

 for more than seven years. Through an unusual acquaintance with 

 languages and with bibliography he had built up and systematized 

 these publications, which are known throughout the country to thou- 

 sands of amateur and professional gardeners and practical farmers, 

 and many of the improved appliances and methods which have 

 served to make the work of plant introduction a success were due to 

 his thought and ingenuity. 



David Fairchild, 

 Agricultural Explorer in Charge. 



Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, 



Washington, D. C, February 20, 1918. 



