5. 

 Would give general collectors an opportunity to add to ti;eir knowl- 

 edge and they would thus secure credit for the collection of speci- 

 mens 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 of such special reports for distribution independent- 

 ly of the Park Commissioners' reports if it was deemed to be advisa- 

 ble. 



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

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

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

 tions for collecting specimens to guide those who are to assist them. 



Occasional meetings of those who are directly connected with 

 the work will be called for reports of progress, for discussion and 

 for exchange of specimens and notes. 



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 sectire such results that those 

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

 the work. 



Yours truly, 



