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in the investigation was sent to parties interested in tlie work i^roposed, 

 and many replies containing much valuable information bearing on the 

 subject have been received. 



In connection with the preparation of the present report, Professor 

 Tracy made a large collection of the native Southern grasses, and fur- 

 nished the l^ivision much valuable information relative to the preva- 

 lence and distribution of the species. The data thus acquired, together 

 with that afforded by collections in the National Herbarium, will be 

 used in preparation of a list of the grasses of the South, while the infor- 

 mation contained in the replies to the circular letters above referred 

 to will be used in the compilation of a report of a more practical nature. 

 The illustrations for the present bulletin have been carefully selected 

 by the Agrostologist from the drawings prepared under his supervision. 

 Eespectfully, 



F. Lamson-Scribner, 



Agrostologist. 

 Hon. James Wilson, 



Secretary of Agriculture. 



