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height above sea level of the place where it was collected, and all 

 specimens should be consecutively numbered. It must be remembered 

 that if the specimens are to be scientifically named ample material 

 must be provided, it will, therefore, be found best to collect at least 

 three specimens of each, one to be retained by the collector, and it is 

 advisable to dry with each a few loose flowers for dissection. Very 

 succulent plants may require to be killed by iimnersion of all but the 

 flowers for a few seconds in boiling water, this must be done carefidly, 

 and the paper afterwards should be changed more frequently than 

 Usual or the plants may rot instead of drying. Any specimens or 

 parcels of specimens sent to the Herbarium will be carefully examined, 

 and a list of the names will be sent to the donor. All specimens sent 

 for naming become the property of the Colonial Herbarium, and 

 cannot be returned except by special permission obtained beforehand. 

 All further information will be willingly given on application to the 

 Director. 



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