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taining to the work of the specialists which would not otherwise be 

 collected if they could not bs thus definately disposed of to ad- 

 vantage. This would give general collectors an opportunity to add 



to their knowledge and they would thus secure credit for the eollee- 



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tion of specimens which they would not ordinarily secure, and the 

 specialists would be able to secure more assistance, more material 

 and better results. Such an arrangement would also permit of the 

 separation and publication ©f sueh special reports for distribution 

 independently of the Park Commissioner's reports if it was deemed to 

 fee advisable. 



Shere will be sent to all who are to collect specimens and 

 notes the names of those who are willing to undertake sueh special 

 work, and these specialists will be asked to prepare brief instruc- 

 tions for collecting specimens to guide those who ©re to assist them. 



Before the season is far advanced a meeting ©f those who are 

 directly connected with the work will be called for reports of pro- 

 gress, for discussion and for exchange of specimens and notes and 

 to arrange for further meetings, if it seems advisable. 



I shall be much pleased to receive any suggestions that will 

 facilitate, or in any way improve the work proposed. 



It is hoped that it will be possible to bring together enough 

 information within a year to prepare a preliminary list of plants. 



Any assistance will be fully appreciated and every effort will 

 be made to so conduct the work and to secure such results that those 

 taking part will secure an adequate return for the time devoted to 



