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fEemters'lSotanical aria (f^ntomological ^ribile^e^. 
The Council have fixed the following rates of charge for the examination of 
Plants, Seeds, and Insects for the hond fide and individual use and information 
of Members of the Society (not being seedsmen), who are particularly requestecf, 
when applying to the Consulting Botanist, or to the Consulting Entomologist, 
to mention the kind of examination they require, and to quote its number in tlie 
subjoined schedule. The charge for examination must be paid at the time of 
application, and the carriage of all parcels must be prepaid. 
I. BOTANICAL. 
No. 
1. — A report on the purity, amount, and nature of foreign materials, 
the perfectness, and germinating power of a sample of seed . . 5a. 
2. — Determination of the species of any weed or other plant, or of any 
epiphyte or vegetable parasite, with a report on its habits, and 
the means for its extermination or prevention ., .. ,. 5«. 
3. — Keport on any disease affecting farm crops .. .. .. .. 5s. 
4. — Determination of the species of a collection of natural gi assi s found 
in any district, with a report on their habits and pasture value lOs. 
N.B. — Hie Comulling Botanist's Beporis are furnished to enable Members, — 
purchasers of seeds and corn for agricultural purposes, — to test the value of what 
they buy, and are not to he used or made available for advertising or trade purposes 
by seedsmen or otherwise. 
INSTEUCTIONS FOE SELECTING AND SENDING SAMPLES. 
In sending seed or corn for examination the utmost care must be taken to 
secure a fair and honest sample. In the case of grass-seeds the sample should 
be drawn from the centre of the sack or bag, and in all cases from the bulk 
delivered to the purchaser. If anything supposed to be injurious or useless exists 
in the corn or seed, selected samples should also be sent. 
When possible, at least one ounce of grass and other small seeds should bo 
sent, and two ounces of cereals or larger seeds. The exact name under which 
the seed has been bought (but preferably a copy of the invoice) should accom- 
pany the sample. 
Grass seeds should be sent at least four loeelcs, and clover seeds two weelc» 
before they are to be used. 
In collecting specimens of plants, the whole plant should be taken up, and the 
earth shaken Irom the roots. If possible, the plants must be in flower or fruit. 
They should be packed in a light box, or in a firm paper parcel. 
Specimens of diseased plants or of parasites should bo forwarded as fresh as 
possible. Place them in a bottle, or pack them in tinfoil or oil-silk. 
All specimens should be accompanied with a letter specifying the nature o. 
the information required, and stating any local circumstances (soil, situation, &c.) 
which, in the opinion of the sender, would be likely to throw light on the inquiry 
Parcels or letters containing seeds or plants for examination (carriage or 
postage prepaid) must be addressed to Mr. W. Cabruthbrs, F.R.S., Central 
House, Central Hill, Norwood, S.E. 
