like that of the female and if you are not convinced by this, but wish further proof 
then consider the loss of flowers or the formation of a small lateral process from the 
xxxXpodium. Note also that the flower grows very slowly and you can enjoy it at your 
visit 7-2 months from now. 
| have put a small item for Ascherson and the Prosopanche for Engelmann in 
the package. | like to be able to give him a small present of something he will enjoy 
in appreciation. A few copies of Hallier's explanation are enclosed; also a photo of 
Alisma is thrown in but probably in vain. Concerning the Hallier controversy | can 
report that | have taken over the reporting for Jahresbericht and already put it in 
press. | believe that after that even the most stupid will be convinced of the fraud 
involved. | am obliged as reviewer to examine your Herbarium and show what 
Hallier’s “cysts” really are. | can assure you that | know what cholera contagium 
looks like. It is simply the well known threads of Mucor which extend and encircle oil 
drops. The oil drops look like spores- and it can also be shown with Hollings testing 
apparatus. 
Please give my regards to Engelmann and tell him not to bypass Halle when 
he is in the neighborhood. | have so many things to ask him about and must confer 
with him over phylloxera-fung! 
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