crossed the West and the Indian territory in more comfortable fashion; the first 

 time as I recall not being a well padded trip. I myselfhave had a stirring life 

 history and hope now to settle down in MidAmerica. One daughter and a couple 

 ofnice lads ofmy uncle's live with me and I am sure that also in your house of 

 propagation the "cuttings" have rooted well 1 . 



Now a request before I dose. I have been assured that Shaw's Garden 

 has the most complete collection ofplants in the U.S. but that nothing is for sale. 

 I assume that the florists in St. Louis have had a word about that. Would you 

 please give my address to one ofthem and have him send me a catalogue from 

 which I am sure I can find lots suitable for me. I thank you in advance. 



With friendly greetings from your affectionate servant 



Edward Ludicus 



1 You also have lots of well behaved children. Transl. 



