In seuclinj^ sprclmens of ])]antH for inveatiRatioii it is 
desirable to Jiave the leaves, flowers, and fruit ; and, in the 
case of bulbous plants, the biillis, also. When they are 
sent from a diataiKje it is best to proparo the specimens 
by drying them under presaVire between folds of absorb- 
ent paper, otherwise the parts shrlnlc and break so as to 
be hardly reooguizablo. When the dried plants are sent 
they should bo protected from breakage in the mail by 
being inclosed between X)iece8 of siifr pasteboard. Pack- 
ages weighing less titan four pounds can be sent by mail 
at the rate <»f one cent per ounce. Write the name of li^e 
sender on the outside. In the letter accompanying the 
specimens state where oollccted, the date, and any other 
particulars of the plant, w hether reputed poisonous, pesti- 
ferous, medicinal, or useful. 
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