ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT.i)

EXHIBITION OF GEOLOGICAL MATERIAL.
The Survey law provides for the exhibition of geological mat.erial. The space available foi- this purpose is unfortunately as yet very limited. A part of one room has, however, been used for this purpose. Three cases have been built, designed to serve the double purpose of storage and exhibition, the lower part of the case being adapted to the purpose of storing material.- In making the collections a systematic plan has been followed to secure a, representation of the rocks, minerals, and fossils of each formation in the State. The collections will be added to as opportunity peri-nits.
SAMPLES SENT TO THlE SURVEY FOR EXAMINATION.
Samples of rocks, minerals and fossils will be at all times gladly received, and reported upon. Attention to inquiries ar d general' correspondence are a part of the duties of the office, and afford a means through which the Survey may in many ways be useful to the citizens of the State.
The f ollowing suggestions are offered for the guidance of those submitting samples:
I. The exact location of all samples should be given. This should be carefully written out in. full and placed on the inside of the package.
2. The statement accompanying the' samples should give the conditions under which the specimen occurs, 'Whether an isolated fragment or part of a larger mass or deposit.
3., Each package should be addressed to the Florida State Geologrical Survey, Tallahassee. The name and address of the sender should be plainly written on the outside.
4. Transportation charges, whether by mail, express or f reight, should in all cases be prepaid.
THE COLLECTION OF STAkTISTICAL INFORMATION.
For many purposes the collection and publication of statistical information is helpful, both to the industries concerned and to the general- public. Such statistical information is desired from all tl'e mineral industries of the State. Such information will be recognized as strictly confidential in so far as it relates to the private business of any individual or company, and will be used only in making