420 BOTANICAL GAZETTE | NOVEMBER 
equipped with the best scientifically trained men obtainable, and with the 
best modern applicances, for the investigation of agricultural botanical prob- 
lems.—FREDERICK V, CovILLe, Washington, D. C. 
THE FLORA OF ALABAMA. 
To the Editors of the Botanical Gazette - Having just returned from a 
BOTANICAL GAZETTE issued in July. The article would give me little con- 
cern but for the unjust charge that I had treated Dr. Mohr with unfaimess 
because he “ granted me a favor that has been abused.” Eliminate this fea- 
ture of the “review” and there is little for me to complain of. The article 
of which I complain is so cruelly unjust and there is such a tone of keen sar- 
casm pervading the entire paragraph I cannot refrain from entering my pr0- 
test and demanding at least a fair statement of the facts. There is the most 
friendly relationship existing between Dr. Mohr and myself, and if there has 
been any complaint on his part of slight or “favor abused,” I am yet to hear 
of it. A careful reading of the bulletin will show that I have been very punc- 
tilious in giving Dr. Mohr ample credit for all the assistance he has rendered 
me; not only after each species is his name printed, but on page 279 the fol- 
lowing occurs: “ The author acknowledges with pleasure material assistance 
from Dr. Chas. Mohr of Mobile in locating many of the species mentioned 
in this bulletin.” In several instances his name is given alone, although I 
had also gathered specimens in the same county. It seems to me there Is n0 
injustice done Dr. Mohr in giving him credit for all information secured from 
him, and there can be no interference with his proposed work on the botany 
of Alabama, since my bulletin is simply a list of localities and nothing aie 
while his book will give full details in all matters relating to the plant. 
am confident from what I know of Dr. Mohr he cannot consider my a 
antagonistic to his work. Before publishing my bulletin I sent the se 
species to Dr. Mohr and requested him to examine it carefully and de 
the names of other counties if possible. I stated in my letter that 1t was ri 
intention to publish the list as one of the bulletins of the state station, = 
would like to get his consent to use his information. In reply to this x 
he not only gave me the additional counties asked for, but was kind “— a 
add a few other species to my list (he added 19). I give below 4 Rae 
his letter which clearly shows his willingness to permit me to use bis 
mation as requested in my letter to him.—P. H. MELL, Auburn, Alabamé- 
MosiLe, March 13, 1896. 
PROFEssor P, H, MELL, Dear Sir: Your favor of the 11th came duly ae 
It gives me pleasure to return herewith your list of Leguminose and Rosace®, 
