In sending specimens of plants for investigation it is desirable 
to include the entire plant; if it is too large, portions showing 
leaves, flowers, and fruit arc sufficient. It is best to prepare the 
specimen* by drying them under pressure between folds of absorb- 
ent paper, othmvisc the parts may shrink ainl break so as to be 
hardly recognizable. Wlien dried plants are sent they should be 
protected IVom breakage in the mall by being inclosed in sheets of 
paper between pieces of stiff pasteboard. If specimens are to be sent 
fresh, moisten them allghtly and pack them tightly In a box or in a 
bundle, wrapping fJiom in heavy paper. Write the name of the 
sender on the outside. In the letter accompanying the specimens 
state wliere eacJi plant was collected, the date, tlic name of the 
collector, and add any other notes in regard to the economic value 
of the plant. 
Packages weighing less than four pounds maybe sent by mail 
at the rate of one cent per ounce. 
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