2 



(the York-Madeira is a hybrid) are killed by the Phyllonera. It would be sufficient for my 

 experiments if the seeds would corne from a cross or from hybrid plants so that the 

 results would not be tainted with errors. 



I will leave it for your considération if it would not be better to extract the seeds from the 

 pulp or simply let the berries dry. To make the drying process more complète and 

 prompt it will be enough to squeeze the berries and place them on a coarse cloth. The 

 drying process must take place in the shade. One will have to place the seeds in a 

 steam room or a kiln so that one could could regulate the température perfectly not 

 allowing it to rise more that 29 degrees C. It would not be prudent to try to achieve a 

 complète dehydration. The expérience that has been acquired 



is that the seeds of the vines preserved in places that are too dry, germinated much less 



wetl than those that are kept in a cold place, for example a cave. 



I hope Sir, that you will be willing to tell me if I can expect your kind coopération; if this 



should not be the case I would certainly regret it. If so I would sincerely appreciate it if 



you would tell me who I should address my request to. 



Therefore Sir, please accept my most sincère wishes, 



Millardet 



PD: 



I failed to tell you that you mother tongue is much more familiar to me than English. 

 Please send your mail to Mr. Millardet, professor of Botany at the Faculty of Sciences in 

 Nancy, at Montmirey, where I will be for 15 days. 



I at a later date you wish to send me a package I will give you a diferent address. 



It is possible that I will be included in the Faculty of Sciences in Bordeaux during my 



vacation. 



