Washington; August 1, 1887. 

 The following list of plants wanted in the Herbarium of the Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture is distributed among botanists with the purpose 

 of obtaining specimens. 



We shall be greatly obliged by the contribution of any specimens 

 herein named, and will make as far as possible a satisfactory return in 

 exchange. 



NOBMAN J. COLMAls, 

 Commissioner. 



