In sendint; specimens of plants for investigation it Is 
desirable to have the leaves, flowers, and fruit ; and. In the 
case of bulbous plants, llie bulbs, also, WIipd they are 
sent from a disiance It is best to prepare the specimens 
by drying thorn under pressure between folds of absorb- 
ent paper, otherwise the pans shrinh and break so as to 
be hardly rocognlzablo. When tho diiod plants are sent 
they should be protected from breakage In the mail by 
being inclosed between pifices of slilT iiasteboard. Pack- 
ages weiglii rig less than four pounds can be sent by mall 
at the rate of ono cent per ounce. ‘Write tho name of the 
sender on ihe oulside. In the letter accompanying the 
specimens state where collected, the date, and any other 
particulars of the plant, whether reputed poisonous, pesti- 
ferous, medicinal, or useful. 
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DIVISION OF BOTANY, 
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