In sending specimens of plants for investigation it is desirable 
to include tire entire plant; if it is too large, portions showing 
leaves, flowers, and ft-uit are sufficient. It is best to prepare the 
specimens by drying tliem under pressure between folds of absorb- 
ent paper, otherwise the ports may shrink and brook so as to be 
hardly recognizable. When dried plants are sent they should be 
protected from breakage. In tlio miiU by being inclosed in sheets of 
paper between pieces of stiff pasteboard. If specimens are to be sen t 
fresh, moisten them slightly and packtlrem tightly in a box or in a 
bundle, wrapping them in heavy paper. Paekagea weighing less 
than four pounds can be Bent by mail at the rule nf one cent per 
two ounces. Write, the name of the sender on the outside. In the 
letter accompanying the specimens state where each plants was 
collected, the date, the name of the collector, and add any other 
notes in regard to the economic value of the plant. 
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