SAMPLES BY MAIL

Samples of general merchandise, other than those mentioned later as exceptions, packed in such a way that the contents can be easily determined and which in form and nature are not liable to destroy, deface or otherwise damage the contents of the mailbag, can be mailed at the rate of one cent for each ounce or fraction of an ounce. On seeds, cuttings, bulbs, plants, roots, etc., the rate is only one cent for each two ounces.

Fruits, vegetables or other matter liable to decomposition; poisons, explosives and inflammable articles; live or dead animals (unless stuffed) ; insects (except queen-bees when safely secured), reptiles and substances of bad odor, are unmailable.

Flour, sugar, etc., must be first wrapped in a bag, box or similar receptacle and then secured in another outside tube or box, without sharp corners, of hard wood or metal, with a sliding or screw top.

Liquids, excepting wines, spirits and drugs and those of inflammable or explosive character, can be mailed in quantities not exceeding four ounces if packed according to the postal regulations, obtainable at any post office, which must be followed in the most minute particular.

The limit of dry merchandise mailable, excepting single books, is four pounds.