LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 



U. S. Department of Agriculture, 



Bureau of Plant Industry, 



Office of the Chief, 

 Washington, I). C. June 15, 190S. 

 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend for 

 publication as Bulletin No. 47 of the series of this Bureau, the accom- 

 panying paper entitled "The Description of Wheat Varieties." This 

 paper was prepared by Mr. Carl S. Scofield, of this Bureau, and has 

 been submitted by the Botanist with a view to publication. 



The seven half-tone plates are essential for the purposes of this 

 bulletin. 



Respectfully, 



Hon. James Wilson. 



Secretary of Agriculture. 



B. T. Galloway, 



Ch ief of Bureau. 



