1738.] 



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nia; although I have observed five or six species of the Cornus 

 with us. The Yapon [Ilex vomitoria, Ait.] grows no nearer us 

 than about the Capes of Virginia. * * 



The White Pine is a very poor bearer ; I never saw any ripe 

 seed on this side the Blue Mountains. On the other side I felled 

 a tree about ten inches diameter, and sixty feet high, for the 

 seed, and found three or four perfect seeds ; but most of them 

 were dropt out, * * * 



I am thy real friend, 



J. B. 



JOHN JAMES DILLENIUS TO JOHN BARTRAM. 



* * * # 



I have sent you with this a few seeds, most of which are 

 handsome garden plants. You will find three sorts of snails or 

 Mediea, in one paper, which are annuals, and which you may try 

 whether they will serve for cattle. You will likewise find a paper 

 named Mediea legitima Clusii, or Burgundy Trefoil [Medieago 

 sativa, L., now known as Luceime,'] which is still a better sort ; for 

 it is perennial, will stand six or more years, runs much in herb, 

 and our cattle are greedy of it. This may prove a great improve- 

 ment, not only to yourself, but the whole country, Avhich I have 

 often heard wants pasture. 



I am your obliged friend, 



J. J. DILLENIUS. 



Oxford, September 11, 1738. 



P. S. Sow the Burgundy Trefoil very thin, for it spreads much. 



Good Mr. Bartram : 



Herewith, I send you some seeds of officinal plants, and a plate 

 of Mosses. The sort marked (*) groweth on trees, hath larger 

 dishes than any other known sort, and was formerly observed in 

 Maryland, by Vernon. I don't doubt you will find it in your 

 country ; and shall be obliged if you will send me some specimens 

 of this, as well as other sorts. 



Your last parcel of Mosses, and letter from April 20, is safe 



