Neosho, Mo. Octohpr 22, l88l 



§t: £8§!l mann 



Dear Sir! 



Your world renown as a botanist prompts me to ask your good advice in the 

 following matter: - 



A Societe d f Agriculture of the Dep. de Herault desires to ohtain vines of 

 Vitis Monticola and therefor, among other things, (or matters) has turned to me, 



Since this species is known to me only by name, I would like to have your 

 kind reply to the following questions: 



1. Is V. Monticola really a separate, that is a tenth, species of American 

 Grapes?? 



2. Where does it grow wild? 



5. Can you recommend someone to me who could furnish specimens and under 

 circumstances also deliver large quantities of them? 



The letter in reference thereto cites "Buckley - Proceedings of the academy 

 of natural science of Philadelphia. l86l page ^50,- 



Together with this letter I am sendinc yo^i the February issue of "La Vigne 

 Americaine" and take the liberty to call your attention to an article by 

 Prof. Planchon, page ^2. 



In the event that also for you, as well as for Messrs. Planchon & Millardet, 

 this question has not yet been answered, I take the liberty to call your attention 

 to the following facts. 



Already three years ago, and again last winter I obtained from northwestern 

 Texas cuttings of V. Rupestris , 



Among the plants grown from these cuttings, three years ago were found and 

 now are found, a number (over l 0/0 ) which appear to have resulted from an acci- 

 dental crossing of V . Rupestris with V. C andi cans . 



