Groenland, Jon. 

 1858, October 6h 

 Paris, France. 



Revue Horticule Paris, 6th October 1858 



Journal d 'Horticulture Pratique 13 rue dds Boulangers. 



26, Rue Jacob 

 Editorial Office 



Dear Doctor, 



I am writing at the first opportunity after having received your kind letter in order 

 to teil you that I went imraediately to Picard and Kehuffet and that I met both working 

 on your plates. But neither of them could promise me that they would be fiatshed by the 

 l6th of this month since they claira they had not proraised to deliver them before the end 

 of the month. I made both of them promise me to deliver these things at the latest during 

 the last week of the month. I shall then take over the careful correction of Kks Kehuffet's 

 plates since it will be impossible to send them to you and wait for their return. At the 

 same time, I shall, as you requested, send you under separate cover a sample of the work f| 

 both engravers. I still have not yet visited Mr. Fleischmann and the American consul, but 

 shall <äo so soon and further your projects as much as possible. 



The plants for Caspar and La Perrättiere have been obtained and they ar§ now busy to 

 look for Algerian plants for you. I could not yet talk to Vilmorin about the vines since 

 he is not present at the time. The agency of the Societe Botanique would like to have your 

 correct address to be able to send you the Bulletin and they are afraid that you might not 

 receive it addrssed to just Dr. George Engelmann, St. Louis (Missouri). Old Gay and all 

 other acquaintances are well and send greetings. All the world is still in the country since 

 the comet brought us the most beautiful weather. I am also well. Some time ago I started to 

 take lessons in gardening at the Jardin de la SocietS de Medecin to be prepared in the 

 event the Garden might need me. Please keep your eyes open for me in this respect also in 

 America. Scientific research combined with practical cultivation might further science and 

 might bring to light some very interesting things. 



I hope that you and your family is well. 



Johannes Grönland 



