THE PRESERVING OF PLANTS 439 



a specimen of it as a record. In case of doubt 

 as to what the species is, the specimen, rather 

 than the description, is consulted. 



568. A label (Fig. 437) should always accom- 

 pany the specimen, and be securely glued to the 

 sheet. The size, form and style of label are 



HERBARIUM OF G. N. LAUMAN. 





PlO. 437. 

 An herbarium label. 



governed by the wishes of the maker of the herba- 

 rium ; but the label should give the name of the 

 plant, where and when collected, and any inci- 

 dental information, as to soil, location, color of 

 flowers, height of plant, which is likely to be 

 useful. 



